Passage of Life: Aging - 2026 (3rd Juried Annual Exhibition, Promotion, Sales)

Passage of Life: Aging – Embracing Time’s Transformations Through Art

Now in its 3rd year, this juried international exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity invites artists worldwide to explore and celebrate the intricate journey of aging. 

Share your unique vision and reveal the layers of growing old—strength, vulnerability, wisdom, and transformation—through your art. 

Be part of a powerful global conversation on how aging shapes lives, with your work featured in a prestigious online exhibition reaching millions, showcased on ARTSY to amplify your exposure, and highlighted in a stunning, widely-circulated catalogue. 

Connect with art enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, receive valuable feedback, and create an enduring impact on this universal theme. 

Submit your art and inspire others to see aging as a journey of life’s richness, change, and resilience.

Explore last year’s exhibition at https://www.exhibizone.com/aging2025

Honoring Life’s Transformations through Art: From Youthful Dreams to the Grace of Years

Exhibizone is proud to present the second annual Passage of Life: Aging - 2026, the 3rd annual juried international art exhibition, promotion, and sales, celebrating and exploring the vast spectrum of aging. From the inevitable physical changes to the deeper emotional, social, and psychological transformations, aging touches every aspect of life. This unique opportunity invites visual artists to portray aging not as a singular narrative but as a complex, multifaceted journey of growth, change, resilience, and hope.

The Timeless Story of Aging:
Aging is an undeniable reality for all of us. With modern medicine, technology, and changing attitudes, we are living longer than ever before. Yet, how we perceive aging varies across cultures and experiences. To some, aging is fraught with challenges, reminders of mortality, frailty, and loneliness. To others, it represents wisdom, experience, resilience, and the culmination of a life well-lived. This art opportunity is a space for artists to reflect on and depict the diverse experiences of aging in all its nuances.

Themes to Explore:

Age is Just a Number: Break the boundaries of stereotypes and redefine aging. Show how the human spirit transcends years, how dreams persist, and how determination and passion outshine any number. Inspire through art the limitless potential of every age.

Aging and Lifestyle: Our routines, habits, and connections evolve as we age. Some find strength in family bonds, others cultivate new interests and engage in community life, while many take extra care with their health and wellness. Explore how daily life transforms and adapts over time.

Traveling Through Time: Today’s older generations travel the globe, live actively, and pursue their passions like never before. Whether through travel stories, experiences, or connections made along the way, capture the zest for life that many embrace in their later years.

Modern Aging: In a connected world, aging is no longer about retreating but participating. From video chats and dating apps to fitness trackers and adaptive mobility aids, explore how technology enhances independence and connectivity in the golden years.

Adapting to Technology: Navigating the digital world is part of aging in modern society. Capture how older generations learn and adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape.

The Future of Aging: As society evolves, so too do our ideas about aging. From innovations in health and wellness to opportunities for active living and personal growth, envision what lies ahead for aging populations around the globe.

Abstract Aging: Go beyond representational art and immerse yourself in colors, shapes, and textures that evoke the essence of aging, memory, and time.

Artistic Mediums Accepted:
We welcome submissions in any 2D and 3D art form in both abstract and representational works.

Why Submit?
Be Part of a Global Artistic Movement
Join an esteemed international exhibition that invites artists from around the world to share their unique perspectives on aging—a deeply human experience that touches us all. This is your chance to showcase your work alongside other talented creators, connect with millions of global art enthusiasts, and bring your artistic vision of aging to light.

Gain Unmatched Exposure
Your selected artwork will be featured in an online smart group exhibition, along with getting featured in Artsy.net, the largest community of art collectors worldwide. With Exhibizone's vast reach, you will have the opportunity to connect with an international audience of art collectors, critics, galleries, and everyday enthusiasts. Whether you choose to sell your work or not, the exhibition offers an invaluable platform for your creative expression.

Submission is free. A fixed, small fee applies only to jury-selected artists to cover the costs of exhibition and promotion.

Explore Last Year’s Exhibition: https://www.exhibizone.com/aging2025 

View our previous exhibitions, which have attracted over 12 million art enthusiasts and professionals globally, at https://www.exhibizone.com/exhibitions 

Celebrate the Journey of Life Through Art
Aging carries countless stories of change, growth, and triumph. Share your unique narrative and contribute to a broader conversation about the complexities of aging. Through your art, inspire, connect, and redefine what it means to age in today’s world.

AWARDS

■ Group Exhibition
Selected artworks will be exhibited in an online smart group exhibition globally from November 26, 2026, to January 26, 2027. 

■ 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.net Feature
Your selected artwork, if presented for sale, 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 selection and contribution the 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 artworks.

Duration
There is no limit for 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.
Artist should have all the rights for presenting and publishing the 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 sales.

Number of Artworks

Artists can submit up to 10 pieces of original artworks in relation to the subject.

The artworks are subject to selection and maximum 2 artworks might be selected from the chosen artists.

Other

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.