Still There - 2026 (Juried Annual Exhibition, Promotion, Sales)

Still There 2026: Still Life Redefined

Discovering Extraordinary Visual Stories in Ordinary Things

Exhibizone proudly presents Still There 2026, an international juried exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity celebrating still life, observation, and the remarkable stories hidden within ordinary subjects.

We often move through life without noticing the quiet beauty surrounding us. The seemingly simple objects and moments that often hold memories, emotions, anticipation, and meaning far beyond what first meets the eye.

Through art, they become more than everyday scenes.

Still There 2026 invites artists from around the world to explore the beauty, narrative, symbolism, and visual power of still life and quiet moments through contemporary and traditional artistic expression. Whether realistic or abstract, classical or experimental, your work can reveal the extraordinary hidden within the familiar.

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

Still There 2026: Still Life Redefined 

Transform Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Visual Stories

Exhibizone proudly presents Still There - 2026, a juried international smart group exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity dedicated to celebrating still life, observation, and the art of transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary visual stories.

This triad art opportunity invites artists from around the world to slow down, look closer, and reveal the beauty often hidden within the familiar. A flower resting in a vase, a cup of coffee waiting to be enjoyed, a treasured heirloom, a dancer suspended between movements, or a quiet corner filled with memories, each holds the potential to tell a story. Through artistic vision, these everyday subjects become powerful reflections of beauty, emotion, culture, memory, and human experience.

We often move through life without noticing the quiet beauty surrounding us.

A flower resting in a vase.
A cup of coffee waiting on a café table.
A dancer poised for the next movement.
A favorite book left open on a chair.
A table prepared for guests.
A letter preserved for generations.

These seemingly simple objects and moments often hold memories, emotions, anticipation, and meaning far beyond what first meets the eye.

Through art, they become more than everyday scenes.

They become stories.
They become symbols.
They become reflections of who we are, where we have been, and what we value.

Still There 2026 invites artists from around the world to explore the beauty, narrative, symbolism, and visual power of still life and quiet moments through contemporary and traditional artistic expression. Whether realistic or abstract, classical or experimental, your work can reveal the extraordinary hidden within the familiar.

Themes You Might Explore:

Artists working in all styles and mediums are welcome. Your work may explore, but is not limited to:

Traditional Still Life: Classical arrangements of flowers, fruit, vessels, books, fabrics, decorative objects, and timeless still life compositions.

Floral and Botanical Beauty: Fresh flowers, dried blooms, leaves, branches, herbs, gardens, botanical studies, and the symbolism of plant life.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Harvest: Seasonal produce, agricultural abundance, market-inspired arrangements, harvest traditions, and symbols of nourishment and prosperity.

Food and Culinary Culture: Meals, ingredients, desserts, beverages, dining traditions, kitchens, celebrations, and the role of food in human connection.

Tea, Coffee, and Shared Moments: Cups, teapots, coffee rituals, table settings, gatherings, hospitality, and the everyday moments that bring people together.

Books, Letters, and Memory: Books, journals, manuscripts, maps, letters, photographs, and objects associated with learning, knowledge, and remembrance.

Personal Treasures and Keepsakes: Heirlooms, souvenirs, jewelry, family possessions, childhood objects, and items carrying emotional or historical significance.

Objects of Daily Life: Household items, clothing, furniture, tools, studio materials, technology, and everyday possessions viewed through an artistic lens.

Collections and Curiosities: Antiques, collectibles, natural specimens, cabinets of curiosities, treasured collections, and unusual object groupings.

Musical and Creative Objects: Musical instruments, sheet music, cameras, paintbrushes, sketchbooks, creative tools, and objects connected to artistic expression.

Artist Studios and Creative Spaces: Worktables, unfinished works, palettes, supplies, and intimate glimpses into the environments where creativity takes shape.

Light, Reflection, and Transparency: Glassware, mirrors, metallic surfaces, reflections, shadows, crystal, transparency, and the visual complexity of light. 

Natural Elements: Shells, feathers, stones, seeds, driftwood, fossils, insects, and other natural objects that celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

Cultural and Historical Objects: Traditional artifacts, ceremonial objects, cultural symbols, handcrafted items, and works inspired by heritage and history.

Luxury and Material Culture: Fine ceramics, crystal, jewelry, decorative arts, antiques, and explorations of craftsmanship, value, and material beauty.

Symbolism and Meaning: Objects representing hope, faith, resilience, love, wisdom, identity, spirituality, prosperity, or personal beliefs.

Vanitas and the Passage of Time: Themes of mortality, impermanence, aging, renewal, memory, and the fleeting nature of life.

Moments Between Movements: The brief pauses that often go unnoticed yet carry remarkable beauty and meaning. A dancer balanced on her toes before the next step, a musician resting between notes, a hand reaching toward a cup of coffee, a book left open mid-chapter, a table waiting for guests, or a quiet instant before life moves forward again.

Quiet Corners and Everyday Scenes: Intimate moments found in homes, cafés, studios, libraries, gardens, and other familiar spaces that invite reflection, comfort, and observation.

Seasonal Still Life: Arrangements inspired by spring, summer, autumn, winter, holidays, festivals, and cultural celebrations throughout the year.

Contemporary Consumer Culture: Packaging, branded products, technology, modern lifestyles, consumer habits, and contemporary interpretations of still life traditions.

Sustainable and Environmental Perspectives: Found objects, recycled materials, environmental commentary, and reflections on consumption and sustainability.

Black and White Still Life: Monochromatic explorations emphasizing form, composition, texture, contrast, and light.

Surreal and Imaginative Still Life: Dreamlike arrangements, unexpected object relationships, fantasy-inspired compositions, and imaginative reinterpretations of reality.

By participating in Still There 2026, you become part of an international celebration of artistic observation and storytelling. Beyond awards and recognition, this exhibition offers an opportunity to share your vision, connect with a global audience, and contribute to a timeless artistic tradition that continues to evolve and inspire.

Whether inspired by treasured objects, meaningful collections, shared rituals, quiet corners, or moments suspended between movements, we invite you to reveal the beauty, meaning, and stories hidden within the familiar.

Why Join Still There?

Because every ordinary moment holds the potential for extraordinary meaning.

Throughout history, artists have used objects to speak about life, memory, culture, identity, beauty, abundance, mortality, and the passage of time. A carefully arranged composition can reveal as much about humanity as a portrait or landscape.

Still life remains one of the most enduring and versatile forms of artistic expression. It challenges artists to transform ordinary subjects into compelling visual experiences through composition, color, texture, light, symbolism, and imagination.

Still life teaches us to see differently. It encourages us to notice not only the objects around us, but also the fleeting moments of anticipation, reflection, and presence that give everyday life its emotional depth.

In a world increasingly shaped by speed, noise, and distraction, still life reminds us to slow down and look closer.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned visionary, your visual stories in Still Life deserves to be seen.

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

Last still life exhibition by Exhibizone can be viewed here: https://www.exhibizone.com/stillness2026  

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

A Triple Opportunity: Exhibition, Promotion, and Sales

All selected artworks will:
✅ Be exhibited in the Still There 2026 Online Smart International Group Exhibition powered by Exhibizone, attracting a global audience of collectors and art lovers.
✅ Be featured on Artsy.net, if your artwork is available for sale, the world’s leading online art marketplace, opening doors to potential collectors and curators worldwide.
✅ Be included in the Still There 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.

AWARDS

■ Group Exhibition
Selected artworks will be exhibited in an online smart group exhibition globally for two months from January 7 to March 7, 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 Shop
Your selected artwork, if available 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 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.