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

Exhibit and publish beauty, awe, and illusion through the aesthetic aspects of your art

Gallerium proudly presents Aesthetics 2027, the 4th juried annual exhibition, publication, and sales opportunity to share various aspects of aesthetics in art.

Aesthetics is defined as the pleasing qualities in an art piece. In visual art, factors such as balance, scale, shape, color, movement, and visual weight can determine aesthetic attributes. 

For Aesthetics 2027, the subject is free, and we are looking for artworks that connect with the viewers and create an emotional engagement. We would like to see a range of classical, modern, and creatively odd artistic interpretations of Aesthetics.

Aesthetics celebrates contemporary visual arts in all forms and mediums, welcoming all abstract and representational artists to submit their art.

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

Visit last year's exhibition at: https://www.gallerium.art/aesthetics-2025 

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Reveal beauty, awe, and illusion through the power of aesthetics in your art

What does your art feel like—before it says a single word?

Gallerium proudly invites you to join Aesthetics 2027, our 4th juried annual exhibition, publication, and sales opportunity, created to celebrate the soul-stirring power of visual beauty and the art of emotional resonance.

In a world full of noise, aesthetics is a language of stillness—a moment where balance, proportion, color, and movement don’t just please the eye but awaken something deeper in us. The aesthetic experience is personal, universal, timeless, and always evolving. Whether your art whispers serenity or bursts with bold visual drama, it has the power to stop someone in their tracks and simply feel.

Why Submit?

Beyond exhibition, beyond publication, beyond awards, and beyond sales, Aesthetics 2027 is a celebration of the emotional impact of art. This is your chance to be part of a curated experience that puts the beauty, intrigue, and illusion of your work at the forefront, reaching art lovers, collectors, and curators around the world. Your art will speak when words fail.

Topics and Themes to Explore

We welcome all styles and mediums—from abstract to hyperrealism—and encourage interpretations that push the boundaries of what aesthetic beauty can mean:

People and Portraits: From serene gazes to expressive gestures, explore the balance, proportion, and emotional magnetism of the human figure.

Nature’s Design: Capture the symmetry of leaves, the complexity of floral forms, or the awe-inspiring textures of bark and stone.

Urban and Rural Landscapes: Beauty lies in both chaos and calm—whether it’s the golden silence of a wheat field or the layered skyline of a bustling city.

Animal Grace: From the majesty of a lion to the flutter of a hummingbird’s wing—animals express elegance, danger, mystery, and awe.

Still Life and Object Aesthetics: Reveal the grace in the mundane: an old pair of shoes, a polished instrument, a ceramic teapot, or even a sleek machine.

Visual Illusions and Dreamworlds: Play with perception. Bend reality. Show beauty through surrealism, fantasy, or subtle optical illusions.

Emotional Abstraction: Let line, form, and color evoke beauty without representation. How can non-figurative work move the soul?

Classical Echoes: Reinterpret the rules of classical aesthetics—harmony, proportion, and symmetry—with a modern, disruptive twist.

Imperfect Beauty (Wabi-sabi): Celebrate decay, flaws, and the quiet poetry of things that are broken, weathered, or incomplete.

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.

Publication – All jury-selected artworks will be published in the official catalog. A selection of featured works will have a chance to get published in The Book of Arts, extending your art’s legacy.

Sales and Global Promotion – Your work will be featured on ARTSY, the largest global art collector platform, giving your art greater visibility and opportunities for sales.

Who Can Apply?

Open to all artists worldwide – Any age, background, or career stage
All 2D & 3D mediums accepted – Painting, drawing, digital, 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 last year’s exhibition: https://www.gallerium.art/aesthetics-2025 

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

AWARDS

■ International Exhibition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, running from February 23, to April 23, 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 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, 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.