Call for Oil Paintings
Type
Competition, Curatorial Proposal, Publication
Category
Conceptual, Painting
Status
Open for Applications
Deadline
September 27, 2026
Application Fee
Free
Host
Collect Art
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Collect Art is pleased to announce our international open call dedicated exclusively to Oil Painting.
From the luminous glazes of the Northern Renaissance and the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era to the bold, expressive brushwork of Impressionism and modern abstraction, oil painting stands as one of the most transformative mediums in art history. For centuries, it has offered artists unrivaled depth, richness of color, and versatility, allowing them to capture both the subtle textures of reality and the boundless landscapes of human imagination.
Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in oil paintings.
There is no theme for this edition.
With this open call, we invite contemporary artists from around the globe to explore the expressive potential of this timeless, historical medium and show how it continues to evolve today. Whether your approach is rooted in classical realism, experimental abstraction, figurative narrative, or mixed techniques, we want to see how you harness the power of oil.
Each participant will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, statement, interview, QR code linked to their website and/or social media, and 2-10 featured artworks. Additionally, selected musicians will also have their musical works accessible through QR codes. All participants will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine.
Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
Requirements for the submission:
Artists - Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.
Deadline: September 27, 2026
Application Fee: No Fee
The participation fee is 25 EUR (in case of acceptance)
📍 How to apply?
📨 Send us the required files and information at: info@collectartwork.org
From the luminous glazes of the Northern Renaissance and the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era to the bold, expressive brushwork of Impressionism and modern abstraction, oil painting stands as one of the most transformative mediums in art history. For centuries, it has offered artists unrivaled depth, richness of color, and versatility, allowing them to capture both the subtle textures of reality and the boundless landscapes of human imagination.
Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in oil paintings.
There is no theme for this edition.
With this open call, we invite contemporary artists from around the globe to explore the expressive potential of this timeless, historical medium and show how it continues to evolve today. Whether your approach is rooted in classical realism, experimental abstraction, figurative narrative, or mixed techniques, we want to see how you harness the power of oil.
Each participant will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, statement, interview, QR code linked to their website and/or social media, and 2-10 featured artworks. Additionally, selected musicians will also have their musical works accessible through QR codes. All participants will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine.
Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
Requirements for the submission:
Artists - Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.
Deadline: September 27, 2026
Application Fee: No Fee
The participation fee is 25 EUR (in case of acceptance)
📍 How to apply?
📨 Send us the required files and information at: info@collectartwork.org