Short Description:
What does it mean to be lost?
Is it the ache of a memory you can’t fully grasp?
The silence left behind by someone who once filled your world? the uncertainty of a path with no clear end, the echo of a place once known, or a mystery that resists definition, or perhaps the moment you found yourself again, on a path you didn’t expect?
Welcome to Lost 2025, Gallerium’s second annual juried international exhibition, publication, and sales, inviting you to turn absence into presence, grief into beauty, and memories into meaningful expression.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
We live in a time where loss is no longer just personal—it’s collective. From the loss of loved ones and forgotten places to the fading of cultural traditions, the digital disconnect, and the unraveling of our environment, “lost” has become part of our shared human condition. But so, too, is rediscovery. Healing. Resilience. And art.
Lost 2025 is not just an exhibition—it’s a cathartic journey.
A chance for you, as an artist, to make sense of loss through your creative voice and to touch the lives of others who may find solace, recognition, or strength in your vision.
This is your opportunity to contribute to a powerful and timeless body of work—an artistic archive that honors what was, questions what is, and opens space for what could be found.
Topics and Themes to Explore
“I was once lost, now I am found” — this powerful sentiment captures the essence of journeys through the unknown, the rediscovery of forgotten memories, and the transformation from uncertainty to clarity. It is this delicate interplay between being lost and found that we invite you to explore in Lost 2025.
To guide your imagination and deepen your artistic dialogue, here’s a wide-ranging list of suggested topics and themes, open to all mediums, styles, and artistic interpretations:
Nostalgia & Forgotten Joys: Faded toys, childhood dreams, bygone eras, personal relics.
Lost Loved Ones: Portraits of grief, remembrance rituals, symbolic objects, spiritual tributes.
Time & Aging: Clock imagery, natural decay, moments slipping away, wrinkle and rust.
Lost Identity: Displacement, cultural erasure, self-exploration, anonymity, hidden selves, migration.
Lost Places: Abandoned homes, changing cities, environmental ruin, ghost towns.
Lost Languages & Traditions: Endangered dialects, rituals, vanishing cultural markers.
Loss of Safety and Stability: War, conflict, natural disasters, forced migration, or collapsing social structures. Capture the fragility of what we once relied on—whether it’s home, peace, or certainty.
Loss of Love and Relationships: Breakups, divorce, estrangement, and friendships faded over time. Explore heartbreak without death—loss in the everyday.
Digital Disconnection: Loneliness in hyper-connectivity, ghosting, virtual unreality.
Loss Through Technology or Automation: Dehumanization, replacement of human experience, digital memory vs. real-life connection. A subtle erosion of presence.
Ecological Loss: Extinct species, disappearing forests, melting glaciers, lost seasons.
Historical Silence: Lost civilizations, forgotten heroes, erased histories, looted artifacts.
Dreams Deferred: Lost potential, paths not taken, unfulfilled ambitions.
Loss of Innocence or Betrayal: Personal trauma, disillusionment, or trust broken. Explore the emotional shift from purity to experience.
Unseen or Invisible Losses: Mental health struggles, internal battles, silent suffering, unseen disabilities. Express what’s felt but not always seen.
Collective or Generational Loss: Generational trauma, cultural exile, shared mourning, or inherited silence. Dive into the echoes of what entire communities have lost.
Mystery & the Unknown: Lost ships, mythical lands, Bermuda Triangle, metaphysical explorations.
Amnesia & Memory: Fragmented minds, fading recollections, visual storytelling of what’s almost remembered.
Spiritual Lostness: Crisis of faith, soul-searching, wandering pilgrimages, inner voids.
Loss of Purpose or Meaning: Creative burnout, spiritual confusion, existential emptiness, or the silence that follows success. When the ‘why’ disappears.
Into the Unknown: Exploration, adventure, discovery, uncertainty. Imagine desolate landscapes, treacherous paths, and abstract or figurative unknowns.
Loss in Dreams and Nightmares: Surreal visions of loss, subconscious symbols, recurring fears, or ephemeral moments that vanish on waking.
Abstract Loss: Conceptual representations of emptiness, absence, or the unnamable. Let your intuition guide the viewer through the indefinable.
Application Requirements:
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.
Eligibility:
Open to all artists worldwide – Any age, background, or career stage
Program Benefits or Awards:
■ International Exhibition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, running from October 22 to December 22, 2025.
■ 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 will be showcased and featured on ARTSY, one of the leading platforms for art collectors worldwide, broadening exposure and enhancing sales opportunities for artists.
■ Curated Reviews
Selected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews, designed to enhance their artistic profile and broaden their impact.
■ Focused Interviews
A group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews that strengthen their exhibition presence and deepen their connection with the global audience.
■ Audience Feedback
A select number of participating artists will be chosen to receive this award, which features curated and insightful feedback about their artworks, gathered through audience surveys and direct engagement with a trusted network of art enthusiasts. These reflections reveal how the artwork resonates with viewers, offering meaningful perspectives that enhance visibility, connection, and artistic growth.
■ 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.
■ Visitor Comments
All exhibition visitors can submit their comments and ratings of the exhibition and each artwork online. These opinions and ratings can provide valuable insights about the audience’s feelings and understanding of the artworks. Artists will be notified about the received comments by email.
■ 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 the 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.
Entry Fee:
Submission: FREE
Only jury-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 6 artworks can be submitted.
A maximum of two artworks will be selected per artist.
Location: Canada
Deadline: 5 September 2025
Website link:
https://www.gallerium.art/p/lost.html
