HMVC Gallery presents [Freestyle 4.0]

We are thrilled to present our 4th annual “Freestyle” group art show, where there are no limitations on theme, style, or technique. This online show celebrates freedom and expression, encouraging participants to showcase their best artwork. Judging criteria includes originality, style, technique, artistry, and the quality of the Artist Bio and Artist Statement.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art.

AWARDS:

All Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Freestyle 4.0” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in August.

Best of show winner: $150
Second place winner: $100
Third place winner: Online Solo Show
All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard (when possible)

We are very excited to bring you our 4th  annual “Freestyle” group art show.

Once again, the floor is yours! ”Freestyle” means that there are no limitations on the theme, style or technique. This online group show is all about your freedom and expression so show us your best artwork! While the theme is open you'll be judged by your artwork's originality, style, technique, artistry and the quality of your Artist Bio and Artist Statement.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except AI-created art, and video/film.

★ Digital entries must be received by July 29th, 2026 before 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.

★ Notification of acceptance will be sent by email by July 31st.

★ The show will premiere on August 1st and end on August 31st.

AWARDS:

All Artists participating in the online group show will be featured on our Website and Virtual Gallery. All artists will be awarded an HMVC Gallery New York certificate of participation. A video clip of “Freestyle 4.0” featuring all participating artists’ artworks will be screened on a jumbotron billboard in New York City’s famous Times Square later in August.

We are delighted to announce that we will be giving cash prizes to two talented artists!

Best of show winner: $150
Second place winner: $100
Third place winner: Online Solo Show
All Artworks: Times Square Jumbotron Billboard (when possible)

The winners of Best of Show and Second Place need to have a working PayPal account to receive their prize money. If the winner of the cash prize fails to provide HMVC Gallery New York with a working PayPal account, the winner will be forfeited and HMVC will be entitled to select another winner. The prize will be sent to the winner within 14 days of responding to HMVC.

The Third Place winner will have their own online Solo Show at HMVC Gallery New York and the show will run for a month. The Solo Show winner will also receive a HMVC Gallery New York solo certificate recognizing their achievement.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for the online group show artists must provide the jurors with high-quality images of their artwork as befitting the theme, an Artist Bio, and an Artist Statement. Artists can submit up to 20 artworks for the jurors’ consideration. In the end, one artwork from each selected artist will be included in the group show. If your application is lacking or if your work is misrepresented, we reserve the right to refuse to feature your artwork in the show.

All properly prepared entries (refer to submission form) will be viewed and judged by the jurors, Heini Mika and Vincent Chang. The decision of the jurors is final.
We accept the following Image Formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, and WEBP. Dimensions: Min: 1200 pixels or Max: 2560 pixels on the longest side. We may have to readjust your dimensions after entry to fit the limitations. Image Size: under 2 MB.
At the moment we welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except video/film.

MEDIA & MARKETING:

By submitting images, the artist agrees that the images are the artist’s own work and they own all rights to the images. If the artist’s work gets accepted, they grant HMVC Gallery New York the right to use their image on our website, social media, and online to help promote our online exhibitions. Full credit and copyright will remain with the artist. We will promote the show and the artists in our Newsletter and individually on our Instagram page @hmvcgallery.

APPLICATION FEE:

The Submission fee is $40 for the first entry and $10 for additional entries and it is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
** Be sure to select all images you wish to submit at the bottom of the application before you check out.

We welcome artworks from all mediums of visual art, except video/film.

File definitions.

File Type: JPEG or JPG only.
File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.
File Size: Under 5 MB.
Color Profile: sRGB

We welcome all artists and their submissions at HMVC Gallery New York.