Gaia - 2026 (2nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Publication, Sales)

Gaia 2026: The Art of Belonging and Celebrating the Living Earth

Gallerium proudly presents Gaia 2026, the 2nd Annual Juried International Exhibition, Publication, and Sales — an artistic tribute to our living planet and the creative spirit that connects us all.

Inspired by Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who personifies the Earth as a nurturing, breathing entity, this art call invites you to explore the beauty, strength, and fragility of the world we share. From landscapes and wildlife to abstract expressions and environmental reflections, let your art speak for the planet.

Join artists worldwide in celebrating the balance of life — creation and decay, harmony and change — through your visual voice.

Submit today and be part of a movement that honors, protects, and cherishes the Earth we call home. 

🌎 Let your art echo Gaia’s heartbeat and remind the world that creativity can heal the planet.

View last year's exhibition at: https://www.gallerium.art/gaia-2025 

Explore Gaia and Showcase Art Celebrating Our Living Earth

What does it mean to belong to Earth?
To breathe her air, to walk her soil, to drink from her veins of water, and to create from her gifts?

Gallerium proudly presents Gaia 2026, the 2nd Annual Juried International Exhibition, Publication, and Sales Opportunity — a heartfelt celebration of our living planet and the creative voices that speak for it.

Named after the ancient Greek goddess who embodies the Earth as a sentient, nurturing mother, Gaia represents everything we hold sacred — the rhythm of life, the dance of elements, and the fragile harmony that sustains all creation.

Gaia represents the interconnectedness of all things—land, sea, air, flora, and fauna—woven into the very fabric of existence. She embodies both the beauty and the fragility of our planet, the balance of creation and destruction, growth and decay. As such, this theme encourages artists to explore not only the natural splendor of the world but also the complex and often delicate relationship between humanity and the Earth.

Through Gaia 2026, we invite artists to interpret our planet not only as a place we inhabit but as a living spirit that breathes, feels, and evolves with us.

This is a unique opportunity to share your artistic vision of Earth as art — her beauty, her strength, her fragility, and her endless renewal.

Why Gaia 2026?

Because art has always been the Earth’s most faithful language.

Through your art, Gaia speaks.

Gaia 2026 isn’t just another exhibition — it’s a movement of awareness, reflection, and reverence.
By joining this opportunity, you’re not only showcasing your art; you’re participating in a global creative dialogue about what it means to live on this planet, to care for it, and to remember that we are inseparable from it.

In an age when the planet’s voice is often drowned by noise, artists become her translators — the dreamers, the witnesses, the visionaries who remind humanity of our shared roots.

When you submit to Gaia 2026, you’re not merely competing — you’re contributing.

Contributing to a greater collective expression of hope, healing, and harmony.

Your art becomes part of a universal story — one that connects hearts across continents and reminds us that the Earth is not outside us, but within us.

Themes and Topics

Gaia’s story is infinite — and so are the ways to tell it.

Artists from all media and styles are invited to interpret Gaia through their own visual language.

Here are some categories and ideas to spark your imagination:

🌿 Land, Sea, and Sky

• Vast landscapes, oceans, deserts, and mountains — the poetry of the natural world.
• The ever-changing atmosphere: clouds, storms, auroras, sunlight, and shadows.
• The unseen patterns of the Earth — tectonic lines, coral reefs, ice formations, rivers, and tides.

🐾 Flora and Fauna

• Wildlife portraits — from the humblest insect to the grandest whale.
• The secret language of trees, flowers, and plants.
• Extinction and rebirth — the cycles of life.

🌎 Environmental Awareness

• Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and urbanization.
• Sustainability, recycling, and the power of restoration.
• Art as activism: visual stories that awaken collective consciousness.

🧬 The Human Connection

• Our bond with the land — farmers, builders, travelers, and dreamers.
• Humanity’s footprint: beauty, damage, and redemption.
• Cultural and ancestral ties to nature and sacred lands.

💫 Myth, Spirit, and Symbolism

• Gaia as goddess, guardian, and cosmic mother.
• Earth spirits, sacred geometry, and natural mysticism.
• The elements — Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and their eternal balance.

🎨 Abstract and Conceptual Visions

• Abstract expressions of energy, growth, decay, and regeneration.
• Textures, colors, and forms inspired by organic processes.
• Visual metaphors for balance, chaos, or harmony.

🔥 Transformation and Renewal

• The cycles of seasons, birth and death, erosion and bloom.
• Fire, storms, and geological change — the power of natural transformation.
• Art as a mirror of resilience and rebirth.

❤️ Earth and Emotion

• The planet as a reflection of our inner world — serenity, rage, hope, grief.
• Emotional landscapes where environment meets psyche.
• Healing through connection with nature.

🌐 Future Earth

• Imagining the Earth of tomorrow — utopia, dystopia, or restoration.
• Technological coexistence with nature.
• Artistic visions of planetary renewal and interplanetary life.

More Than an Art Call – A Call to Remember

Gaia 2026 reminds us that art is not only about seeing but about feeling — feeling the pulse of rivers, the whisper of leaves, the cry of endangered life, and the resilience that still flows through the planet’s veins

Your artwork can become:

• A voice for those who cannot speak — the forests, the oceans, the animals.
• A record of beauty worth preserving.
• A catalyst for empathy, connection, and change.

You’re not just creating an image; you’re shaping how future generations see their home.

What Awaits the Selected Artists?

An exclusive triple art opportunity awaits artists whose works are selected by the jury:

🖼️ Exhibition by Gallerium: Your artwork will be showcased in an international online exhibition viewed by collectors, art professionals, and enthusiasts around the world.

📖 Publication: All selected artworks will be featured in the official Gaia 2026 catalog, and a subject of works may also be included in The Book of Arts — extending your artistic legacy beyond borders.

💰 Global Promotion and Sales: Your art will be promoted globally and featured on ARTSY, the largest online art marketplace, enhancing your visibility and offering real opportunities for sales.

Beyond Awards — The Real Reward

The true prize of Gaia 2026 lies in what you create, what you express, and how your art touches others.
This is an invitation to speak for the planet, to remind humanity of beauty and belonging, and to let your work become part of something profoundly timeless.

Who Can Apply?

Open to all artists worldwide – Any age, background, or career stage
All 2D & 3D mediums accepted – Painting, drawing, digital, mixed media, sculpture, installation, fiber art, photography, and more.
All styles welcome – Abstract, conceptual, figurative, contemporary, modern, surrealism, minimalism, and beyond.

Free Submission – Only selected artists will be required to pay a small fixed selection fee to participate.

Get inspired! See last year’s exhibition: https://www.gallerium.art/gaia-2025 

Explore Gallerium’s past exhibitions that have engaged over 4million art lovers worldwide: https://www.gallerium.art/exhibitions 

Join Gaia 2026 — where art and Earth meet, and where your vision can inspire a world to feel, remember, and care again.

✨ Submit your artistic expression of Gaia today — and be part of the movement that celebrates our living Earth.

AWARDS

■ International Exhibition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, running from May 23 to July 23, 2026. 

■ Publication Feature
A subset of the selected artworks may be chosen to be highlighted in The Book of Arts Publication. The book will be available in both digital and premium print editions, featuring vivid, colorful A4 pages. It will reach a wide audience, including art experts, galleries, curators, businesses, and collectors, through prominent publication networks.

■ Artwork Promotion and Sales
All exhibited works will be available for viewing through the online showcase, with the option to sell. Artists are welcome to participate, whether or not their works are listed for sale or sold.

■ Artsy.net Global Marketplace Shop
Selected works will be showcased and featured on ARTSY, one of the leading platforms for art collectors worldwide, broadening exposure and enhancing sales opportunities for artists.

■ Curated Reviews
Selected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews, designed to enhance their artistic profile and broaden their impact.

■ Focused Interviews
A group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews that strengthen their exhibition presence and deepen their connection with the global audience.

■ Audience Feedback
A select number of participating artists will be chosen to receive this award, which features curated and insightful feedback about their artworks, gathered through audience surveys and direct engagement with a trusted network of art enthusiasts. These reflections reveal how the artwork resonates with viewers, offering meaningful perspectives that enhance visibility, connection, and artistic growth.

■ Exhibition Collection Catalogue
All exhibited artists will be featured in the catalogue. Artists can request printed copies via print-on-demand services from a partner platform, and the catalogue will be promoted internationally online, reaching art lovers, galleries, curators, and collectors.

■ Honorable Mention Artist Award
Up to 10 outstanding artists will receive a personalized, distinguished artist award digital certificate, recognizing their exceptional skill, originality, and artistic contribution. This honor will also be featured across our social media channels, spotlighting these remarkable talents.

■ Permanent Online Presence
Exhibition links, along with artist profiles, will stay active permanently, enhancing online visibility and boosting search engine presence. After the exhibition concludes, the Buy button will be deactivated, but artist pages will continue to promote the artist's work and achievements.

■ Exhibition Poster
Each artist will receive a downloadable exhibition poster in various styles, providing a meaningful keepsake from the event.

■ Artwork Visibility Badges
Artists will be provided with a downloadable promotional badge for each selected artwork, encouraging them to share their participation on social media, boosting their visibility and audience engagement.

■ Visitor Comments
All exhibition visitors can submit their comments and ratings of the exhibition and each artwork online. These opinions and ratings can provide valuable insights about the audience's feelings and understanding of the artworks. Artists will be notified about the received comments by email.

■ Promotion Campaign
A comprehensive promotional campaign will be launched to enhance exposure for all selected artists and drive artwork sales during the exhibition. This will include press releases, catalogue distribution, social media promotions, and more.

■ Performance Insights and Reports
Artists will receive detailed reports with insights on exhibition visits, artwork engagement, popularity, and sales performance. These analytics will be sent periodically, helping artists understand their impact and audience reach.

■ Professional Artist Profile 
Each artist will be granted a complimentary profile page on the Biafarin platform, offering a professional space to showcase their portfolio, biography, and accomplishments.

■ Certificate for Exhibited Artists
All selected artists will receive a Digital Certificate of participation, acknowledging their contribution to the exhibition.

FEES

Submission: FREE

Only jury-selected artists will pay a selection fee of USD 40

An early bird selection fee with a 15% discount (USD 34) will be offered.

Up to 6 artworks can be submitted.

A maximum of two artworks will be selected per artist.

Jury Process

We use two phases for jurying. The first phase of jurying is the Yes/No selection, and the 2nd part is the scoring model. For scoring, each jury member scores artworks from 1 to 10. Artworks with the highest scores in the "Yes" group will be selected.

Why Selection Fee?

Submission to this art opportunity is free of charge, and we only ask the selected artists to pay a small fixed fee to proceed. 

This decision was made in good faith because we wanted artists to only pay when selected. We have a thorough jury process as our art opportunities are popular and have a low acceptance rate.

Money-back Guarantee

A money-back guarantee is available for all selection fee payments until the exhibition's official opening day.

About Gallerium

Gallerium art exhibitions are intended to create equal showcasing opportunities for brilliant visual artists worldwide.

Art improves people's lives, and showcasing art is a true and effective way of playing a part in building a better world. In this way, Gallerium utilizes the Biafarin exhibition platform to boost the benefits of the exhibitions. It is always free to submit your art in Gallerium competitions, while only selected artists need to pay a small selection fee.

Each one of Gallerium's shows focuses on a unique subject.

International artists are encouraged to express their artistic interpretation of the subject for an opportunity to be selected for exhibition.

Gallerium exhibitions have been seen by more than 3.5 million visitors worldwide.

About The Book of Arts

The Book of Arts is a series of contemporary art books published by Discover the Artist Media Holding and Art Publications Network. The mission is to publish prominent art from artists of various cultures and nationalities via several editions each year. Each edition focuses on a specific subject to make a visual story of modern and contemporary art in the art world.

The publications are available to hundreds of thousands of art experts, collectors, galleries, museums, curators, and enthusiasts in digital and print format and reach readers in over 150 countries.

The online version of the book will be published and circulated globally, while the high-quality hardcopy version can be ordered online and directly via a print-on-demand platform.

ARTIST DATA

Artist Headshot Photo
Artist Full Name
City and Country of Residence
Phone
Email
Social Media Links (optional)
Website (optional)

Biography 

Artist Statement (optional)

ARTWORK DATA

Title

Category

Technique

Surface

Creation Year

Size (WidthXHeightXDepth) in cm or inches

Artwork/Series Description (Optional)

Price in USD

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

This opportunity is open to all visual artists worldwide.

ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY

Art Categories

The submission is open to all visual artists creating original artworks in 2 and 3-dimensional media.

Visual Arts Categories: Painting, drawing, landscapes, printmaking, illustration, photography, digital arts, sculpture, metalsmithing, installation, crafts, jewelry, glass art, ceramic art, paper art, book art, land art, fiber art, textile art, wood art, collage, abstract, graphic arts, and mixed media are accepted.

Style
All styles are accepted.

Any abstract or representational interpretations of the subject are welcome.

Size
There is no size limit for submitted artwork.

Duration
There is no limit to the artwork creation year.
Artworks created within the last 5 years are preferred.

Originality and Rights
Artworks must be entirely the work of the entrant, executed without the supervision of an instructor.

Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs, or other artistic work. Any infraction of this rule will result in serious consequences.
Artists should have all the rights to present and publish their artworks internationally.

Artwork Photo

Only the artwork should show in the photo (no frames or extraneous backgrounds).

Invited artists might be asked for high-resolution artwork photos if needed.

Availability

Artists can submit artworks that are not for sale.

Number of Artworks

Artists can submit up to 6 pieces of original artwork in relation to the subject.

The artworks are subject to selection, and a maximum of two artworks might be selected from the chosen artists.

Other

Artworks that, in the reasonable view of the organizer, include porn, violence, and/or racial, and religious hatred, inappropriate and/or offensive content, are not admissible.