GAP - 2026 (Gallerium 5th Annual Juried Art Prize)

Gallerium Art Prize (GAP) 2026: Where Art Transcends and Artists Rise

What does it mean to make art that matters?

Art has the power to heal, to stir emotion, to challenge perspectives, and to connect souls across borders. With this belief at heart, Gallerium proudly presents the 5th Annual Gallerium Art Prize – GAP 2026 — an international juried art opportunity that goes beyond competition and cash prizes. It’s a celebration of bold expression, meaningful creation, and the artists who dare to make an impact.

We invite artists from every corner of the globe to submit their art for a chance to exhibit, publish, sell, and win. Whether you're emerging or established, whether your work is rooted in realism or abstraction, your voice deserves to be seen and felt.

🌟 Why Submit to GAP 2026?

Because this is more than an art call.

It’s your opportunity to:

• Share your story through your art, with a global audience that values emotional, intellectual, and visual depth.
• Build your artistic career with global exposure on ARTSY, Gallerium, and social media platforms that reach collectors, curators, and art lovers in over 150 countries.
• Receive recognition that fuels your next step, with CAD 2000 in cash prizes awarded to 13 outstanding artists.
• Join a legacy of excellence through Gallerium exhibitions that have attracted over 4 million views worldwide.
• Receive professional promotion tools including a published catalog, digital certificates, posters, exhibition feedback, artwork social media badges, visitor comments, and engagement insights.

🎨 Open Theme – Unlimited Possibility

GAP 2026 welcomes all 2D and 3D mediums: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Installation, Photography, Digital Art, Fiber Art, Mixed Media, and more.

All styles and genres are embraced: Abstract, Figurative, Conceptual, Contemporary, Surrealism, Minimalism, Realism, Symbolism, and Experimental.

Need inspiration? Artists are encouraged to submit works exploring personal or universal themes, including but not limited to:

• Resilience and Renewal
• Inner Worlds and Personal Identity
• Human Connection and Isolation
• Time and Memory
• Nature’s Beauty and Climate Urgency
• Dreams, Fantasies, and the Subconscious
• Spirituality, Ritual, and the Sacred
• Power, Conflict, and Peace
• Social Justice and Change
• Light, Shadows, and Reflections
• Metaphors of the Body
• Silence, Emptiness, and Stillness
• Rebellion, Chaos, and Harmony
• Urban vs. Natural Landscapes
• Transformation, Metamorphosis, and Becoming

Whatever your vision, GAP 2026 is your platform to turn it into a lasting legacy.

Who Can Submit?

• All artists from around the world
• All career levels – from emerging to established
• All mediums, styles, and creative voices

Get inspired! See last year’s exhibition: https://www.gallerium.art/gap-2025 

Explore past shows: https://www.gallerium.art/exhibitions 

✨ Let’s Change the World, One Artwork at a Time

Join GAP 2026 and be part of a global creative force that brings powerful stories to life.

Let your art be seen, felt, remembered, and rewarded.

AWARDS

■ Cash Grants

CAD 1000 for 3 artists with the highest artwork ranks in the whole duration of the exhibition.

First Prize: CAD 500

Second Prize: CAD 300

Third Prize: CAD 200

■ Merit Award (Cash Prize)

The Merit Award celebrates your artistic excellence and supports your continued creative journey with meaningful recognition and encouragement. It is a cash prize of CAD 1,000 in total, shared among 10 artists selected by the jury for their contribution, outstanding achievement, and impact across the entire exhibition. Each artist will receive CAD 100.

■ International Exhibition
Selected artworks will be part of an exclusive two-month global online exhibition, running from September 24 to November 24, 2026. 

■ 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.

FEES

Submission: FREE

Only jury-selected artists will pay a selection fee of USD 50

An early bird selection fee with 22% discount (USD 39) will be offered.

Up to 6 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.