Short Description
Gallery NAT was founded in 2017 as a non-profit mobile gallery where young and aspiring artists can showcase their talents and take their first steps in the world of art. We are a platform dedicated to nurturing the creativity of the next generation of artists and providing them with the support they need to grow and make their mark. It has represented more than 30 artists from around the world.
Theme Relevance
Works must deeply reflect on the theme of “The Lost Vision,” exploring abstract concepts such as individual emotions, poetic aesthetics, and should have intrinsic philosophical depth and emotional tension. Artists should convey a unique interpretation of the theme through their work, delivering profound thoughts or emotions.
Eligibility
Artist Entry Requirements:
Entries must align with the competition theme and meet the media requirements.
Media: Original, high-quality art in the following forms is accepted: oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor and gouache, ink, mixed media, printmaking, photography, video, sculpture, installation, ceramics, fiber art, collage, digital art, land art, and more. The jury will not accept works related to explicit content such as pornography, gambling, drugs, works that blaspheme religion, or those with provocative political themes. All submitted works must be entirely original works of art and design by the artist, with no replicas or plagiarism allowed.
Age: The competition is open to artists aged 18 and above from around the world with an international perspective.
What media are supporting our exhibition?
U.S. Media: The Associated Press / Digital Journal / HTV10.TV / SNNTV / NCN / FOX 28 / FOX 43
U.K. Media: Business London Press / UK News Latest / United Kingdom News.Net / London Mercury / Liverpool Star / NewsAnyway
Art Media: Artrabbit / artaviso / service.exibart / sebsartlist / widewalls / slideshare / GALLERY NAT /artx Gallery
Chinese media: People’s Daily Europe / China Daily / China.com / China.cn / Sina / Sohu / Netease / Baidu / Phoenix / China Artist / Artron.com
Submission Requirements
Artists must submit clear JPG or PNG images of their works, a brief personal artist bio, and a statement about the artwork. For video or time-based media artists, please include high-resolution screenshots and a video link. Each submission should include the following details for each piece: title, dimensions, year of creation, artist’s name, materials used, and sale price. If the artist is willing to sell the work, please specify the price. If the artwork is sold during the exhibition, the full commission from the sale will go directly to the artist. If the work is not for sale, no price needs to be provided.
How to Apply
Once payment is made, send a screenshot of the payment receipt along with the artwork submission details to the official competition email: gallerynatlondon@outlook.com.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Best Exhibition Grand Prize
- Gold Award
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
The jury will select the winners of various awards for this international art competition within 8 working days after the final registration deadline. Award certificates will be issued, and winners will be featured in mainstream media and art media in the UK, the US, Europe, and other regions, showcasing their honors and artworks.
Winners of the Best Exhibition Grand Prize and the Gold Award may have the opportunity to be represented by Gallery NAT, host a solo exhibition, or be invited to join the Academic Committee.
If any of the awarded works are collected by other galleries, collectors, or similar entities during the competition and exhibition period, the entire commission for these works will go to the artist.
Entry Fee
Each artist may submit 1 to 5 artworks. The total submission fee is £33. Please make payment via PayPal. Log in to your PayPal account and search for the official Gallery NAT email: gallerynatlondon@outlook.com.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 5 July 2025
Website Link: https://www.gallerynat.com/opencall-thelostvision-2025londoncontemporaryartreviewexhibition
