SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! We are in search of visual artists to submit their art to be showcased in an online exhibition. Artists of all mediums and from all countries are welcome to apply, including painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, and video artists.

We invite artists to submit work for a group exhibition exploring the concept of time, its passage, and the cyclical nature of life.

This exhibition seeks to explore the multifaceted ways in which time affects our existence—whether through personal experiences, cultural perceptions, or natural rhythms.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly, considering how time shapes memory, growth, decay, repetition, or transformation.

Theme:

“Time” is an omnipresent force that governs our lives. It is at once fleeting and infinite, constant and yet elusive.

The exhibition aims to explore time’s duality—its ability to heal and erode, to connect us to our past while propelling us toward the future.

Whether focusing on the cycles of nature, the human life span, historical events, or futuristic visions, this exhibition seeks artwork that reflects on how time influences and marks our lives and surroundings.

We look forward to receiving your inspiring contributions.

Submission Guidelines:

• Open to all mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and mixed media.

• Artists are encouraged to submit works that engage with themes of memory, ageing, life cycles, time travel, seasonal change, or other interpretations of time’s passage.

• Collaborative works and multi-disciplinary pieces are welcome.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 19 October

• Notification of Acceptance: 20 October

• Exhibition Dates: 1 - 30 November

HOW TO APPLY:

We are keen to learn about you! Please send us the following information, along with a sample of your work and an up-to-date CV:

• Contact information (full name, email, mobile)
• Details of the artworks (title, size, medium, year, price)
• Your artist statement/how your work relates to the theme (No more than 100 words)
• Your biography (No more than 100 words, third-person bio)
• Links (your website, Facebook, Instagram)

The sample of your work has to be up to 4 images. Please note only two artworks from each artist will be exhibited.

SELECTED PARTICIPANTS:

Your work will be showcased in an online exhibition.

• The exhibition will launch in November 2024.
• We will publish a professionally produced paperback catalogue of the exhibition in the UK.
• You will receive a PDF copy of the exhibition catalogue.
• If your work sells, Cista Arts will take no commission.
• Your work will be featured in our daily social media posts titled 'Meet the Artist' during the exhibition.
• The exhibition will be prominently displayed on our homepage during the exhibition period and will later be archived on the 'Past Exhibitions' page.
• We will tag you in our social media posts, and your website or social media account will be linked to your artworks on our exhibition page. This ensures ongoing promotion for all participating artists during and after the exhibition.
• You will receive a certificate of participation.

Applying to this exhibition opportunity is free.

If your work is accepted, there will be a £30 fee for one accepted artwork and a £50 fee for two accepted artworks.​