Wings - 2027 (4th Annual Juried Exhibition, Publication, Sales)

Bring your winged visions to life—real or surreal, natural or fantastical.

Gallerium proudly presents Wings 2027, its 4th annual juried art opportunity, inviting visual artists worldwide to spread their creative wings and soar beyond the familiar

Now in its fourth year, Wings has become more than a theme—it’s a symbol of imagination, ascension, transformation, and the human desire to transcend. This unique juried art opportunity blends a smart international online exhibition and Artsy feature with a professional art publication, providing selected artists with a powerful platform for exposure, celebration, and sales.

Whether grounded in reality or lifted by fantasy, Wings have long captured our collective dreams. They speak of freedom, power, divinity, escape, and rebirth. Through Wings 2027, we invite you to bring those meanings to life through your own creative expressions.

Explore the previous Wings exhibition: https://www.gallerium.art/wings-2025 

Exhibit and publish winged creations—from nature, myth, machine, or mind

Gallerium proudly presents Wings 2027, inviting visual artists around the world to spread their creative feathers and soar beyond the familiar.

Now in its fourth year, Wings has become more than a theme—it’s a symbol of imagination, ascension, transformation, and the human desire to transcend. This unique juried art opportunity blends a smart international online exhibition and Artsy feature with a professional art publication, providing selected artists with a powerful platform for exposure, celebration, and sales.

Whether grounded in reality or lifted by fantasy, wings have long captured our collective dreams. They speak of freedom, power, divinity, escape, and rebirth. Through Wings 2027, we invite you to bring those meanings to life through your own creative lens.

💫 Why Submit to Wings 2027?

Because wings are universal.

They represent hope, escape, ascension, and beauty in every culture and across every generation. Wings 2027 is not just about showcasing art—it’s about sharing your vision, expanding your reach, and connecting your story to thousands of global viewers.

Themes to Explore

Let your creative vision soar in any of the following directions—or invent one of your own:

Natural Winged Creatures: Birds, bats, butterflies, bees, flying fish—even prehistoric flying reptiles.

Grounded Wings: Flightless birds like penguins or ostriches; symbolic wings that do not fly but still carry meaning.

Fantasy and Fictional Beings: Fairies, angels, demons, winged superheroes, anime characters, original fantasy creatures, and imaginative hybrids.

Mythology and Folklore: Pegasus, phoenix, harpies, dragons, Valkyries, Garuda, and other winged beings from legends around the world.

Flying Machines and Man-Made Marvels: Airplanes, helicopters, paper planes, rockets, gliders, drones, satellites, spaceships—real, historical, or imagined.

Spiritual and Symbolic Representations: Wings as a metaphor for transcendence, freedom, power, glory, protection, or escape—from angelic to demonic forms.

Transformation and Metamorphosis: Art that captures evolution, personal rebirth, emotional change, or symbolic liberation.

Wings in Fashion, Architecture, or Design: Wearable wings, ceremonial garments, wings in costume and couture; buildings or structures inspired by winged forms.

Abstract Interpretations: Non-literal expressions using gesture, shape, or form—capturing the essence of wings through emotion, rhythm, or movement.

An Exclusive Triple Art Opportunity

Selected artworks will receive global exposure and career-boosting opportunities, including:

Exhibition by Gallerium – Your art will be showcased in an exclusive international online exhibition, reaching art lovers, collectors, and curators worldwide.

Publications – All confirmed selected artworks by jury will be published in the official exhibition catalogue. A selection of featured works will have a chance to get published in The Book of Arts. 

Sales and Global Promotion – Your artwork will benefit from international online promotion, social media campaigns, and exposure across our global art network. If available for sale, your artwork will also be featured on ARTSY, the world’s largest platform for art collectors, expanding its visibility and creating additional opportunities for sales.

Who Can Apply?

Open to all artists worldwide – Any age, background, or career stage
All 2D and 3D mediums accepted – Painting, drawing, digital (non-AI), mixed media, sculpture, installation, fiber art, photography, and more.
All styles welcome – Abstract, conceptual, figurative, contemporary, modern, surrealism, minimalism, and beyond.

Free Submission – Only selected artists will be required to pay a small fixed selection fee to participate.

Get inspired! See the previous exhibition: https://www.gallerium.art/wings-2025  

Explore Gallerium’s past exhibitions that have engaged over 4 million art lovers worldwide: https://www.gallerium.art/exhibitions 

Let your art take flight.
Join Wings 2027 and become part of a global celebration of vision, symbolism, and creativity that lifts us all.

AWARDS

■ International Exhibition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, running from January 28, to March 28, 2027. 

■ Publication Feature
A subset of the selected artworks may be chosen to be highlighted in The Book of Arts Publication. The book will be available in both digital and premium print editions, featuring vivid colorful A4 pages. It will reach a wide audience, including art experts, galleries, curators, businesses, and collectors through prominent publication networks.

■ Artwork Promotion and Sales
All exhibited works will be available for viewing through the online showcase, with the option to sell. Artists are welcome to participate whether or not their works are listed for sale or sold.

■ Artsy.net Global Marketplace Shop
Selected works, if available for sale, will be showcased and featured on ARTSY, known as the largest community for art collectors worldwide, broadening exposure and enhancing sales opportunities for artists.

■ Exhibition Collection Catalogue
All exhibited artists will be featured in the catalogue. Artists can request printed copies via print-on-demand services from a partner platform, and the catalogue will be promoted internationally online, reaching art lovers, galleries, curators, and collectors.

■ Honorable Mention Artist Award
Up to 10 outstanding artists will receive a personalized distinguished artist award digital certificate, recognizing their exceptional skill, originality, and artistic contribution. This honor will also be featured across our social media channels, spotlighting these remarkable talents.

■ Permanent Online Presence
Exhibition links, along with artist profiles, will stay active permanently, enhancing online visibility and boosting search engine presence. After the exhibition concludes, the Buy button will be deactivated, but artist pages will continue to promote the artist's work and achievements.

■ Exhibition Poster
Each artist will receive a downloadable exhibition poster in various styles, providing a meaningful keepsake from the event.

■ Artwork Visibility Badges
Artists will be provided with a downloadable promotional badge for each selected artwork, encouraging them to share their participation on social media, boosting their visibility and audience engagement.

■ Visitors Feedback
Visitors to the online exhibition will have the opportunity to leave comments and rate the artworks. Artists will receive these reviews via email, offering insights into audience impressions and engagement with their work.

■ Promotion Campaign
A comprehensive promotional campaign will be launched to enhance exposure for all selected artists and drive artwork sales during the exhibition. This will include press releases, catalogue distribution, social media promotions, and more.

■ Performance Insights and Reports
Artists will receive detailed reports with insights on exhibition visits, artwork engagement, popularity, and sales performance. These analytics will be sent periodically, helping artists understand their impact and audience reach.

■ Professional Artist Profile 
Each artist will be granted a complimentary profile page on Biafarin platform, offering a professional space to showcase their portfolio, biography, and accomplishments.

■ Certificate for Exhibited Artists
All selected artists will receive a Digital Certificate of participation, acknowledging their contribution to the exhibition.

FEES

Submission: FREE

There is no submission fee for this artist call.

Only selected artists will pay a selection fee of USD 40

An early bird selection fee with a 15% discount (USD 34) will be offered.

Up to 10 artworks can be submitted.

A maximum of two artworks will be selected per 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.

About Gallerium

Gallerium art exhibitions are intended to create equal showcasing opportunities for brilliant visual artists worldwide.

Art improves people's lives, and showcasing art is a true and effective way of playing a part in building a better world. In this way, Gallerium utilizes the Biafarin exhibition platform to boost the benefits of the exhibitions. It is always free to submit your art in Gallerium competitions, while only selected artists need to pay a small selection fee.

Each one of Gallerium's shows focuses on a unique subject.

International artists are encouraged to express their artistic interpretation of the subject for an opportunity to be selected for exhibition.

Gallerium exhibitions have been seen by more than 4 million visitors worldwide.

About The Book of Arts

The Book of Arts is a series of contemporary art books published by Discover the Artist Media Holding and Art Publications Network. The mission is to publish prominent art from artists of various cultures and nationalities via several editions each year. Each edition focuses on a specific subject to make a visual story of modern and contemporary art in the art world.

The publications are available to hundreds of thousands of art experts, collectors, galleries, museums, curators, and enthusiasts in digital and print format and reach readers in over 150 countries.

The online version of the book will be published and circulated globally, while the high-quality hardcopy version can be ordered online and directly via a print-on-demand platform.

ARTIST DATA

Artist Headshot Photo
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 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, metalsmithing, installation, crafts, jewelry, glass art, ceramic art, paper art, book art, land art, fiber art, textile art, wood 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.