Mega - 2026: Grants, Exhibition, Publication, Promotion, Sales, Career Boost

Make 2026 the Breakthrough Year for Your Art

Biafarin proudly invites artists worldwide to join Mega Art Booster 2026, a free global year-end art initiative designed to elevate artistic visibility, exposure, and sales for the year ahead.
Created as a meaningful gift to the international art community, this program empowers artists to step into 2026 with renewed momentum, global presence, and professional recognition.

This free open call welcomes all visual styles and mediums, offering an international online exhibition, global publication, Artsy feature, social and media promotion, curated reviews, artist interviews, audience feedback, and cash grants recognizing exceptional creativity and artistic vision.

In addition, artists will benefit from exhibition catalogues, digital certificates, visibility badges, performance insights, and permanent online profiles designed to strengthen their careers over the long term.

Participation and selection are entirely free.

Mega 2026: Free Open Call Celebrating Artists Worldwide

Unleash Your Art to the World with Mega Art Booster 2026

As we step into a new year, Biafarin proudly invites artists worldwide to boost their art visibility and reach like never before.

Mega Art Booster 2026 is a global year-end art initiative and a heartfelt gift from Biafarin to artists who dare to make 2026 their best year ever.

This empowering opportunity aims to help artists elevate their careers through visibility, exposure, promotion, and sales — preparing them to shine on a global stage as we begin the new artistic year.

No matter your style, medium, or message, this call welcomes you to step forward, share your art with the world, and experience how powerful visibility can transform your artistic journey.

Why Mega Art Booster 2026?

Because every artist deserves to be seen.

Serving visual artists from more than 150 countries for over a decade, at Biafarin, we believe that visibility is the foundation of opportunity. Mega Art Booster 2026 was created to celebrate creativity and empower artists to reach wider audiences — without barriers and without fees.

Through cash grants, smart international exhibitions, global publication, and impactful online features, this free art opportunity connects artists to a worldwide audience of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.

As an end-of-year celebration, this call is also our way of giving back to the artist community that inspires us every day — a true artistic boost to step into 2026 with renewed visibility, confidence, and purpose.

Themes and Topics

This call is subject-free, encouraging complete creative freedom.
Artworks will be curated into virtual exhibition halls organized by theme, allowing visitors to enjoy a harmonious and engaging viewing experience.

Artists may explore any theme, topics or concept, but some popular and inspiring themes include:
▪ Human Portraits and Figures
▪ Emotions
▪ Social Challenges
▪ Animals (Real and Imaginary)
▪ Plants and Botanicals
▪ Nature and Landscapes
▪ Cityscapes
▪ Environmental Issues
▪ Surrealism (Fantasy, Illusions, and Magic)
▪ Still Life
▪ Abstract Expressions

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 and Selection – There is no submission or selection fee for jury-selected artists.

Submit up to 10 Artworks  – The jury may choose more than one artwork from each artist 

Accepted formats – painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, illustration, fiber art, mixed media, printmaking, installation, and more. 

Artists may submit their artworks through CaFE or directly via https://www.biafarin.com/mega 

Last Deadline: December 31, 2025
 

View our previous exhibition at https://www.biafarin.com/exhibitions 

AWARDS

💰 Cash Grants
10 artists will receive a total of $1000 CAD cash grant as recognition of their artistic excellence and merit.

🎨 Smart International Exhibition
All jury-selected artworks will be showcased in a professional online exhibition, attracting a global audience of art lovers, collectors, and curators.

📚 Exhibition Catalogue
All exhibited artists will be featured in the official exhibition catalogue, available digitally and through global print-on-demand services. The catalogue will be accessible internationally, reaching art lovers, galleries, curators, and collectors.

📖 Publication Opportunities
A group of selected artists will get published in Biafarin network and partners' magazines, including Artistonish and Observica international art magazines.

🛍 Artwork Promotion and Sales
All exhibited artworks will be available for global viewing and promotion through the online exhibition, with the option to list works for sale. Artists may participate regardless of whether their artworks are for sale, have been sold, or are not for sale.

🖼 Artsy Feature
Selected artworks will be featured on Artsy, the world’s largest online art collectors' marketplace, enhancing visibility and sales opportunities.

📢 Social and Media Promotion
Selected artists and artworks will be featured through Biafarin’s social media channels and global press campaigns to maximize exposure and reach new audiences worldwide.

🖋 Curated Reviews
Selected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews, enhancing their artistic profile, collector appeal, and career development.

🎤 Focused Interviews
A group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews designed to deepen their connection with global audiences and strengthen their artistic presence.

💬 Audience Feedback Award
A select number of participants will receive the Audience Feedback Award, featuring curated and insightful feedback about their artworks, gathered through audience surveys and 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.

🏆 Honorable Mention Artist Award
Up to 10 artists will receive Honorable Mention Certificates recognizing exceptional creativity, vision, and technical excellence. These artists will also get the chance to be featured across Biafarin’s social media as part of this recognition.

💬 Visitor Comments
All visitors to the exhibition can share their comments and ratings on each artwork, providing valuable insights into how viewers perceive and emotionally connect with the works. Artists will receive notifications once comments are confirmed, allowing them to understand their audience’s perspective and respond directly.

📈 Performance Insights and Reports
All selected artists will have access to performance insights during and after the exhibition, including data on artwork engagement, visitor activity, and popularity metrics. These reports help artists understand their impact and refine their promotional approach.

🌐 Permanent Online Presence
Even after the exhibition concludes, artist profiles and exhibition pages will remain online permanently, maintaining visibility and searchability to support ongoing exposure and collector connections.

👤 Professional Artist Profile
Each selected artist will receive a complimentary Biafarin profile (or profile upgrade), providing a professional portfolio space with artwork gallery, biography, and achievements — empowering artists to promote their work globally through Biafarin’s professional art network.

🖼 Customized Exhibition Poster
Each artist will receive a downloadable, beautifully designed exhibition poster in multiple styles — a meaningful keepsake to celebrate participation and share across platforms.

🏅 Digital Achievement Badge
Artists will receive a downloadable visibility badge for each selected artwork, perfect for sharing on social media and websites to celebrate their participation and boost engagement.

🏅 Personalized Participation Certificate
A digital certificate will be issued to mark artists MEGA recognition and sent to all jury-selected artists.

📰 Exhibition Press Release
An exhibition press release sent out will be published in the art media to mark the event, attract more visitors, and increase the chances of artwork sales during the exhibition period.
 

FEES: There is no fee in this art opportunity. Both Submission and Selection are Free.

Jury Process: The jury team usually includes 3-5 members for each art opportunity. 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. 

About Biafarin: Founded in Canada in 2014, Biafarin empowers visual artists to reach international audiences, art experts, and collectors in its global network through exhibitions, publications, partnerships, and sales opportunities.

ARTIST DATA

Artist headshot Photo
Artist Full Name
City and Country of Residence
Phone
Email
Social Media Links (Optional)
Website (Optional)
Artist Biography

ARTWORK DATA

Title
Category
Technique
Surface
Creation Year
Size (WidthXHeightXDepth) in cm or inches
Artwork/Series Description (Optional)

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

Open to all visual artists working in any art medium worldwide.

Visual arts categories: Painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, digital arts, collage, photography, graphics, design, book art, land art, paper art, glass art, wood art, landscape, abstract, portrait, crafts, assemblage, jewelry, metalsmithing, sculpture, fiber art, textile art, installation, mixed media.

ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY

- Artists can submit up to 10 pieces of original artworks.
- The submission is open to all visual artists creating original artworks in 2 and 3-dimensional media.
- The subject is free.
- Artworks must be entirely the work of the entrant, executed without the supervision of an instructor.
- Artworks are preferred to be created within the past 5 years.
- There is no size limit for submitted artwork.
- Only the artwork should show in the photo (no frames or extraneous backgrounds).
- Artist should have all the rights for publishing the artworks internationally.
- Artworks that, in reasonable view of the organizer, include porn, violence, and/or racial, and religious hatred, inappropriate and/or offensive content, are not admissible.
- 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.
- Selected artists might be asked for high resolution artwork photos, if needed.

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