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LUMINOUS
CEV Art Gallery · Open Call · 2026
Submissions Now Open — Deadline: May 27, 2026

LUMINOUS

An Online Juried Art Competition & Exhibition

CEV Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work exploring light, radiance, and illumination. How does light move through your work? What does it reveal, conceal, or transform? We seek artworks that glow — literally or emotionally — and leave viewers changed by what they see.

Submissions Close May 27, 2026
Notifications Sent June 15, 2026
Exhibition Opens June 15, 2026
Exhibition Closes August 31, 2026
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500+ Artists Exhibited
40+ Countries Represented
30+ Exhibitions Held
$30 Max Submission Fee
All Mediums Welcome
The Exhibition

About "LUMINOUS"

"Light is the first language. Every artist speaks it — in their own dialect."

We are seeking artists whose work engages with light — not as a technical element, but as a subject, a mood, a force. The golden hour that changes everything. The way a candle rewrites a face. The cold fluorescence of a city at 3am. The inner radiance of a figure that seems to glow from within. The abstract shimmer of paint catching sunlight at an angle.

LUMINOUS is open to any interpretation. Sunlight, firelight, moonlight, artificial light, spiritual light, emotional radiance — if your work is alive with illumination in any form, we want to see it. All mediums are welcome. No AI art. Original works only.

Painting & Drawing
Photography
Digital Art
Mixed Media
Sculpture
Printmaking
Textile & Fiber
All Other Mediums
Morning Rise
Morning Rise — Jesseca Smith
Biltmore Monarch
Biltmore Monarch — David Gardner
Passage to Santa Fe
Passage to Santa Fe — Jo Paff
Recognition & Rewards

What You'll Receive

◆ All Selected Finalists

Finalist
Recognition

  • Official recognition as a Finalist in an elite international juried exhibition
  • Targeted email blast to our community of artists and collectors worldwide
  • Social media spotlight across Instagram, Facebook, and Threads
  • Inclusion in an immersive 2D/3D virtual gallery — accessible globally, no download required
  • Elegant digital award certificate — portfolio and social-ready
  • Featured placement in the official CEV Curated Digital Catalog sent to our collector list
  • Permanent archived exhibition page on cevartgallery.com
"Your work will be seen by collectors, curators, and art lovers across 40+ countries through CEV's global network."
✦ 1st & 2nd Place Winners

Winner
Elevated Package

  • Everything in the Finalist package, plus:
  • Solo 3D Exhibition hosting up to 20 of your best works on a cutting-edge virtual platform
  • In-depth online feature article with exclusive interview and full artist biography
  • Personal digital magazine-style catalog — beautifully designed, yours to keep and print
  • Prime homepage placement on CEV Art Gallery for maximum collector and curator exposure
  • Featured guest on the Creatively Enhanced Podcast — share your story with our global audience
"The winner package is a genuine career moment — real platform, real exposure, real impact."
Submission Fees

Tiered Pricing

Up to 2 Artworks
$15
$7.50 / artwork
Perfect for submitting your single strongest work or a focused pair exploring the theme.
3 Artworks
$20
$6.67 / artwork
Show range and depth across three related works — give the juror a fuller picture of your practice.
Best Value
4 Artworks
$25
$6.25 / artwork
The sweet spot. Four works gives jurors strong representation and increases your chance of selection.
5 Artworks
$30
$6.00 / artwork
Maximum submission. Showcase your full range and give the juror every opportunity to champion your work.
Before You Apply

Submission Guidelines

01
Original Works Only — No AI Art
All submissions must be original artworks created entirely by the submitting artist. AI-generated art is not accepted under any circumstances. The work must be your own and you must hold all rights to the images you submit.
02
All Mediums & Styles Welcome
Painting, drawing, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, textile, ceramics — all mediums are welcome. Your work simply needs to authentically engage with the theme of light, radiance, or illumination.
03
Image Quality Requirements
Submit high-resolution images (minimum 1500px on the longest side, 300 DPI preferred). Images should be well-lit, clearly in focus, and accurately represent your artwork's true colors and scale. Include title, year, medium, and dimensions with each submission.
04
Open to Artists Worldwide
CEV Art Gallery proudly welcomes artists from every country, background, and career stage. Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are all encouraged to apply. This is a global exhibition — your geography is never a barrier.
Transparency

How the Selection Works

01
You Submit
Complete the application form via the link below, upload your images, and pay the tiered submission fee. You'll receive a confirmation email immediately.
02
Juror Reviews
All submissions are reviewed by our independent guest juror — a credentialed art professional. The juror is announced publicly before the submission deadline.
03
You're Notified
All applicants receive an outcome email by the notification date. Please check your spam folder. Accepted artists receive full onboarding details and next steps.
04
Exhibition Goes Live
Your work is published in the virtual exhibition. CEV launches a full promotion campaign on opening day — email, social media, and collector outreach.
Ready?

Your light
deserves to be seen.

CEV Art Gallery has exhibited artists from over 40 countries across 30+ juried exhibitions. LUMINOUS is your invitation to share the radiance in your work with a global audience of collectors, curators, and fellow artists.

Submit Your Application →

Questions or technical assistance?
Email info@cevartgallery.com — we respond within 48 hours.

Rights & Permissions

By submitting images, the artist confirms that all works are their own original creations and that they hold all rights to the submitted images. If accepted, the artist grants CEV Art Gallery the non-exclusive right to use submitted images on our website, social media, and promotional materials solely to promote the exhibition and the artist's work. Full copyright remains with the artist at all times. CEV Art Gallery does not claim ownership of any submitted works. All sales, commissions, and commercial rights remain exclusively with the artist. Submission fees are non-refundable.