Black & White Art Exhibition Competition 2026

Virtual Exhibition | Open Call for All Mediums Worldwide

CEV Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for the upcoming juried exhibition, Black & White, a contemporary showcase celebrating the power, contrast, emotion, and storytelling of monochromatic art. This exhibition invites artists to explore the depth and creative possibilities of black, white, and grayscale imagery across a variety of mediums and styles.

Selected works will be featured in an online exhibition presented by CEV Art Gallery. Awards will be presented to outstanding artists whose work demonstrates originality, technical skill, and artistic impact.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026

  • Notification of Acceptance: August 25, 2026

  • Exhibition Dates: August 26, 2026 - October 30, 2026

Submission Guidelines

  • Artists may submit up to 5 artworks. Minimal of 3 artworks required.

  • Flat Entry Fee: $27 USD
    Includes submission of up to 5 artworks plus platform and payment processing fees.

  • All submissions must be original works created by the artist. Ai art is not accepted.

  • Open to all mediums and styles that align with the theme

Special Opportunity and Awards

For All Selected Finalists:

  • Official recognition as a finalist in an elite digital exhibition

  • Powerful exposure through our targeted email blast sent to our thriving art community of artists and collectors

  • Strategic social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, spotlighting your artistry

  • Inclusion in an immersive 2D/3D virtual gallery exhibition accessible worldwide

  • An elegant Digital Award Certificate marking your achievement, perfect for portfolio, websites and social proof

  • Featured placement in our exclusive Curated Digital Catalog, showcasing your work among top-tier artists

For 1st & 2nd Place Winners:

  • All finalist benefits, plus elevated prestige and visibility

  • A Solo 3D Exhibition hosting up to 20 of your best artworks, presented on a cutting-edge digital platform

  • An in-depth online feature article including an exclusive interview and artist biography

  • A personal, beautifully designed digital magazine-style catalog showcasing your collection, interview, and story, a lasting testament to your impact and available for you to print

  • Prime placement on the main home screen of the CEV Art Gallery website, ensuring maximum exposure to collectors, curators, and art lovers globally

How to Submit

Click below to submit your application

For questions or technical assistance, please contact us at info@cevartgallery.com

Selection Process:

  • Submissions will be reviewed by our juror panel.

  • Selected artists will be notified via email. Please check your spam!

About CEV Art Gallery:
CEV Art Gallery is committed to promoting diverse artistic voices through engaging online exhibitions, promoting your art to buyers and art enthusiast. This exhibition offers artists the opportunity to showcase their interpretation of art cross various mediums in an expressive format. All sales are final.

****Disclaimer: By submitting images, the artist agrees that the images are the artist’s own work and they own all rights to the images. If the artist’s work gets accepted, they grant CEV Art Gallery the right to use their image on our website, social media, and online to help promote our online exhibitions. Full credit and copyright will remain with the artist including all sales and commissions. We will promote the show and the artists in our social media sites.