Organizer Information
The exhibition is organized by UPWARD Gallery, an international online art platform that hosts curated and juried exhibitions for artists across multiple disciplines. UPWARD Gallery operates primarily as a digital exhibition space, enabling global participation through its website-based submission system. The platform regularly collaborates with jurors, editors, and curators to evaluate submissions and publish selected works in both online galleries and printed publications.
In addition to exhibitions, UPWARD Gallery provides artists with visibility opportunities through editorial interviews, social media promotion, and inclusion in its quarterly print publication. The organization positions itself as a hybrid between an online gallery and a publishing platform, aiming to bridge digital exposure with traditional art-world recognition.
Title & Description
Flowers | Juried Art Exhibition (UPWARD Gallery Open Call)
The Flowers Juried Art Exhibition is an international online juried competition focused on artistic interpretations of the theme “flowers.” The exhibition invites artists to submit original works that explore floral subjects, symbolism, aesthetics, abstraction, or conceptual approaches inspired by flowers.
The purpose of the exhibition is to highlight contemporary interpretations of floral imagery across traditional and digital media. Artists are encouraged to submit works that demonstrate technical skill, creative expression, and strong visual impact. The jury evaluates submissions based on artistic technique, handling of medium, composition, design quality, and overall impression.
Selected works will be featured in a curated online exhibition and may also be included in UPWARD’s quarterly printed publication. Winners and selected artists gain additional visibility through editorial interviews and promotional features.
Categories
- Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, pastel)
- Drawing (graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, markers)
- Mixed Media
- Digital Painting
- Collage (2D and fabric-based)
- Textile Art (embroidery, batik, fabric art)
- Crafts (ceramics, pottery, beadwork, stained glass, floristry-based works)
- Other traditional and contemporary visual art forms
Photography is not explicitly listed in the provided rules and therefore is not assumed as eligible unless confirmed by the platform separately.
Eligibility
- Open internationally to artists residing in: United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and European Union
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- Two age categories:
- 18–21 years
- 22+ years
- Open to emerging and professional artists
- Works must be original and created by the submitting artist
- Collaborative workshop or class-based works are eligible if the final piece is authored by the entrant
- Reference-based works are allowed only if the artist created the reference photo or has written permission
- No political or profane content is permitted
Program Benefits & Awards
- Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners (per category)
- Inclusion in UPWARD’s curated online exhibition (“Discover” section)
- Publication in UPWARD’s quarterly printed magazine (UPWARD’s Quarterly)
- Editorial interview for 1st place winners
- Social media promotion (including Instagram features)
- Digital certificates for all participants (participation, finalist, merit, honorable mention, and winner levels)
- Winners (1st place) receive free entry to a future exhibition with two artworks
- Global visibility through curated digital presentation and publication channels
Application Fee
Entry fees vary depending on submission method and number of works:
Via the UPWARD account system:
- $15 per artwork (single entry)
- $12 per artwork for 2–4 works
- $10 per artwork for 5+ works
Without account registration:
- $36 for 1–2 artworks
- $64 for 3–4 artworks
- $84 for 5–6 artworks
Fees are non-refundable under all conditions.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
- Digital image(s) of artwork (JPG or PNG only)
- File size under 10 MB
- Image resolution between 800×800 and 2000×2000 pixels
- Artist information (as required in entry form)
- Title and description of artwork
- Confirmation of originality and rights ownership
- Payment information (after moderation approval if using account system)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 5 June 2026
- Winners Announcement: 12 June 2026
Location
Online
Additional Details
- Artists may submit unlimited entries
- Jury evaluation is based on technique, medium handling, design, and impact
- Sponsor has full discretion over eligibility and selection decisions
- Submitted works grant UPWARD Gallery perpetual rights for promotional use (including advertising and editorial publication)
- No profanity or politically explicit artworks accepted
- All submitted works may be cropped or edited for publication purposes
- Certificates are issued digitally in PDF format after results are finalized