Organizer Information
SILA VIII (also referenced as СИЛА VIII, operating in affiliation with "POWER VIII") is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to the mystical traditions of the West, East, and ancient archaism, physically based in Moscow, Russia (Trekhprudny Lane, 9). The gallery's own site describes its program as one dedicated to contemporary art exploring the mystical traditions of East, West, and archaic sources, presenting current and upcoming exhibitions such as "Between Worlds" (April–June 2025) and "Shadow and Mirror" (September–October 2025), alongside represented artists working at the intersection of mythology, symbolism, and ritual imagery. The gallery's promotional open-call page additionally lists associations with New York, London, Monaco, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Tokyo; these could not be independently verified and are not confirmed on the gallery's own primary site.
Title & Description
SILA VIII Online Gallery — International Open Call
SILA VIII Online Gallery invites emerging artists and sculptors to submit work for an international exhibition and creative support program. The gallery is seeking artists whose practice engages with metaphysical and symbolic themes — work that explores symbolism, archetypes, and spiritual systems.
Theme
Metaphysical, symbolic, and spiritual traditions, spanning specific strands including: metaphysical art, archetypal painting, Egyptian tradition, Gnosticism, symbolism, Slavic tradition, energetic abstraction, Buddhism, Christian mystery, African spiritual systems, shamanism and totemism, ritual geometry, Taoist tradition, tarot art and arcanology, runic art, and symbols of power and elements, among others.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists and sculptors worldwide
- No restrictions on age, nationality, or formal education
- Works must be of high artistic quality and suitable for transportation
Program Benefits & Awards
- Three (3) grants of €5,000 each, supporting artistic practice
- Acquisition of selected works, up to €1,000 per piece
- Exhibition placement, featuring works in the SILA VIII online gallery
- Contract opportunity: exclusive cooperation with an international gallery, for outstanding participants
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Canvas paintings: 40×60 cm or larger
- Sculptures and art objects: minimum 40 cm in height
- Photographs of the work(s)
- Portfolio
- A brief artist statement
- Optional: website and social media links
How to Apply?
Email submission to sila8gallery@gmail.com
Please use the email subject: Open call submission
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 August 2026
- Jury Evaluation Phase: August 2026
Location
Online
Additional Details
- Contact channels beyond email are listed on the official open-call page: WhatsApp (+49 152 59430884) and Telegram (@victoria_galleryART / +33 6 78 63 02 80).
- The official open-call page lists city names (New York, London, Monaco, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Tokyo) without further explanation of what these represent (offices, representation network, or partner venues) — flagged as unverified.