New & Abstract is open for submissions from international artists

  • Award, Competition, exhibition
  • Germany
  • Paid Funding Type
  • Deadline in 6 days
https://www.newandabstract.com/pages/open-call
  December 08, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized organization New & Abstract is currently accepting submissions from emerging international artists for its Solo Wall Exhibition, presented as part of the Group Show in Berlin, Germany, scheduled for January 22 to February 12, 2026. The Solo Wall measures approximately 3–4 meters in width and 3 meters in height, and may feature one or multiple artworks, pending agreement. Installation of all exhibited works will be managed by New & Abstract. Eligible submissions should consist of original and innovative works, including pieces on canvas or paper, wall-mounted objects, digital art prints, or photographic works. An international selection committee will review all submissions and determine the final selection. Five winning artists will be awarded a Solo Wall presentation during GROUP SHOW #15. These artists will also be featured online as gallery artists for one year and will receive regular exposure through Instagram feed posts. All participating artists will receive professional exhibition photographs. Additionally, 20 honorable mentions will be announced through New & Abstract’s Instagram feed and stories. In total, 25 artists will be formally recognized and showcased.

About Organizer

New & Abstract was established in 2019 as an Instagram-based art platform that evolved into a hub for showcasing innovative contemporary work of both emerging and established artists globally. Since 2024, the organization has expanded its activities to a dedicated 100-square-meter exhibition space in Berlin, Germany, where it presents a diverse roster of national and international artists.

Details

Eligibility:

  • Both emerging and professional visual and fine artists, over the age of 18, from across the globe can participate in this exhibition


Project/event location:

  • Berlin, Germany


Participation fee:

  • Application fee is €20


Award/prize: 

  • Exhibition 

  • Five winners receive a Solo Wall exhibition during GROUP SHOW #15

  • Winning artists will be featured as gallery artists online for one year and regularly highlighted in Instagram feed posts

  • All participating artists, not only the winners, will receive professional exhibition photographs

  • Artworks on sale


Application requirements:

  • Online application form in English

  • CV/portfolio 

  • Artist statement

  • Artwork images and description (artists can submit multiple artworks)

  • The artwork must not exceed 200/200 cm in size

  • Winners may present one or multiple works at the exhibition

  • Artists are responsible for transporting their artworks to and from the exhibition; however, installation will be handled by the organization


The submission closes:

  • 16 December. 2025


Selected artists will be notified:

  • 20 December, 2025

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Award, Competition, exhibition
Event Location
Germany
Deadline
16 December, 2025
Funding Type
Paid
Applicant Country
Germany
Open to
Worldwide