Gardenia - 2026 (4th Juried Annual Exhibition, Promotion, Sales)

Gardenia 2026: Where Art Blooms, Roots Deepen, and Imaginations Grow Wild

Exhibizone proudly presents Gardenia 2026, the 4th annual international juried exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity, inviting artists around the world to delve into the flourishing world of gardens and plants—both real and imagined.

The plants' world of trees, leaves, and flowers shape our world and generously extends lives. The fantastic landscapes soothe our nerves and present peace and serenity. Rain or shine, gloomy or cheerful, green grass, and natural landscapes are somewhere to go and something to create if you are an artist.  

All abstract and representational art in any medium is welcome.

Visit last year's exhibition at https://www.exhibizone.com/gardenia2025 

Apply to Gardenia 2026 and join us in another popular art exhibition by Exhibizone that so far has attracted more than 10 million visitors globally.

Gardenia 2026: Where Art Blooms, Roots Deepen, and Imaginations Grow Wild

“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.” – Claude Monet

With these timeless words, Monet reminds us of nature’s transformative power—the way a single blossom can ignite a lifetime of artistic exploration.

Exhibizone proudly presents Gardenia 2026, the 4th annual international juried exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity, inviting artists around the world to delve into the flourishing world of gardens and plants—both real and imagined.

But Gardenia is more than just flowers. It’s the echo of rain on leaves. The scent of memory in a blooming lilac. The way light dances through the tangled embrace of vines. This is your chance to translate the soul of nature into visual poetry.

🌿 Why Gardenia Matters in Art

From ancient cave etchings to contemporary installations, the botanical world has been a sacred muse for generations of artists. In a time when we are more disconnected from nature than ever, Gardenia 2026 calls on artists to reforge that link—to celebrate, to question, to reflect. It’s not just about beauty. It’s about life. About regeneration. About what roots us.

Your artwork can invite viewers into stillness. Into growth. Into reflection. Into wonder.

🎨 What to Submit – Themes for 2026

We welcome all 2D and 3D artworks—abstract or representational, in any medium—that touch on the green, the blooming, the wild, or the cultivated. Explore these themes—or plant your own:

🌱 Natural World: Bring to life forests, meadows, gardens, herbs, trees, vegetables, mosses, wildflowers, fungi—real or imagined, luminous or mysterious.

🌸 The Secret Life of Flowers: From symbolism to science—explore the meaning, structure, or cultural power of blossoms in our lives.

🌍 Landscapes Near and Far: Fields and jungles, urban green spaces, garden beds, or desert oases—natural or human-crafted, these scenes frame our lives.

🧠 Botanical Memory and Emotion: How do certain plants evoke nostalgia, grief, hope, joy, or longing? Let flora reflect the inner landscapes of the soul.

🌎 Cultural Gardens: Celebrate how nature is shaped by tradition—Persian courtyards, Zen gardens, African sacred groves, Indigenous healing herbs, English rose paths.

🧪 Healing and Survival: From ancient plant-based medicine to modern-day remedies, show the silent ways in which plants save and sustain lives.

🍇 Edible Beauty: A tomato’s glow, the curve of a chili, the pattern of a cabbage leaf—plants as food, as nourishment, as aesthetic wonder.

🧚 Fantasy Gardens and Otherworldly Botanicals: Dive into mythical, surreal, and magical terrains where flora takes on strange and marvelous forms.

💌 Language of Flowers: Tell stories with petals—romance, sorrow, new beginnings. Each bloom holds a message.

⏳ Botanical Time: Cycles of decay and rebirth, seeds and roots, seasonal change—let your art explore time through nature’s lens.

View the last year's exhibition at https://www.exhibizone.com/gardenia2025  

It is free to submit, and a fixed small fee applies to selected artists only.

Previous exhibitions by Exhibizone can be viewed at: https://www.exhibizone.com/exhibitions

Let your art take root in the hearts of millions. Apply today.

A Triple Opportunity: Exhibition, Promotion, and Sales

All selected artworks will:
✅ Be exhibited in the Gardenia 2026 Online International Group Exhibition powered by Exhibizone, attracting a global audience of collectors and art lovers.
✅ Be featured on Artsy.net, the world’s leading online art marketplace, opening doors to potential collectors and curators worldwide.
✅ Be included in the Gardenia 2026 Exhibition Catalog, beautifully designed and widely distributed to provide lasting visibility for your art.

Submission Details

🖼️ All 2D & 3D mediums are welcome.
💰 Submission is free, with a small selection fee applying only to selected artists.
🌍 Global exposure, unlimited potential.

🌸 Be part of Gardenia 2026, and help art lovers see the world bloom again—through your eyes.

AWARDS

■ Group Exhibition
Selected artworks will be exhibited in an online smart group exhibition globally for two months from July 16, to September 16, 2026.

■ Artwork Sales
Selected artworks will be promoted for sale via the online exhibition link. Both artworks available for sale and those that are not for sale are welcome, allowing artists to participate regardless of their intent to sell.

■ Artsy Shop
Your selected artwork will be exhibited and featured on ARTSY, the largest global community of art collectors, enhancing your exposure and increasing potential sales opportunities with a wider international audience.

■ Exhibition Catalogue
All selected artworks and artists will be published in a stylish, colorful exhibition catalogue available online and via print-on-demand. Artists can order a printed catalogue via a print-on-demand service from one of our partner platforms. The catalogue will be promoted and circulated internationally, reaching millions of viewers, including art experts, galleries, curators, businesses, and enthusiasts, through popular publication gateways.

■ Honorable Mention Award
Up to 10 artists will be selected to receive an Honorable Mention personalized digital award certificate as a testament to their artistic achievement. This recognition will be awarded to those whose exceptional creativity, technique, and artistic vision stood out among the submissions, showcasing remarkable talent and contributing to the overall excellence of the exhibition. Artists selected for this award will be featured on social media channels.

■ Life-long Links
Exhibition links and artist pages within the exhibition will remain active for life, boosting the selected artists' online visibility and SEO. The Buy button will be removed after the exhibition ends, but the page will continue to promote the artist's profile and achievements.

■ Exhibition Poster
A link to a downloadable version of the exhibition poster in various styles will be sent to each artist via email, creating a lasting memento of the exhibition.

■ Promotional Badges
A ready-to-use link to download and share the promotional badge for each jury-selected artwork will be sent to each artist, encouraging them to share their participation on social media and enhancing their visibility.

■ Artwork Reviews
All exhibition visitors can submit reviews and ratings of the exhibition and each artwork online. Visitors' comments and ratings will provide valuable insights into the audience's feelings and understanding of the artwork, and artists will be notified by email of the comments they receive.

■ Exhibition Promotion
A comprehensive promotion program will be executed to boost the selected artists' exposure and increase artwork sales during the exhibition period. The program includes a press release, catalogue circulation, social media presentations, and more to ensure widespread visibility.

■ Reports, Analytics and Insights
Artists will receive insightful reports containing information about the number of visits, reviews, artwork popularity, engagement rates, and sales statistics. These reports will be sent to each artist regularly during the exhibition to help them track their success and engagement.

■ Publication Opportunities
Some selected artworks may be featured in various magazines, books, and publications within the Biafarin art network for promotional purposes, further expanding the artist's reach and recognition.

■ Artist Profile Page
Each artist will receive a free online profile page on the Biafarin platform, offering a professional space to showcase their portfolio, bio, and other achievements.

■ Certificate of Participation
A digital certificate of participation will be issued and sent to all selected artists, recognizing their contribution to this exhibition.

FEES

The submission is FREE.

If selected, there is a USD 35 selection fee.

Submit up to 10 artworks; a maximum of two artworks will be accepted from each 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.

ARTIST DATA

Artist Headshot Photo (optional)
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, assemblage, metalsmithing, ceramic art, installation, crafts, jewelry, glass art, paper art, wood art, book art, land art, fiber art, textile art, collage, abstract, graphic arts, design, 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 10 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.