Compete New Horizons: Landscapes 26
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: February 16, 2026 – Join 3 Square Art Gallery on a visual journey through the ever-evolving realm of landscapes at our New Horizons: Landscapes 26, 9th Annual Exhibition.
Traditionally, artists have sought inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround them, capturing the essence of nature’s beauty on canvas. However, in the midst of contemporary shifts, how has this age-old practice transformed?
Explore the dynamic interplay between our changing landscapes and the evolving human connection to nature. Witness the exploration of newfound connections or the poignant losses embedded in the evolving terrain. Will landscapes become mere reproductions, frozen in the frame of a photograph, or can artists infuse them with the vibrant hues, nuanced lighting, intricate designs, and rich textures that encapsulate the profound essence of their experiences?
In “New Horizons,” we invite artists to submit works in both expansive and intimate formats, encouraging bold strokes, novel viewpoints, meaningful dialogues, vibrant blends of color, or monochromatic studies. The canvas is open to your creative exploration—what lies on the horizon for the future of landscape art?
Exhibition Dates: April 10 – May 22, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The theme of this exhibit is landscapes. We are seeking all approaches to landscapes both traditional and contemporary to abstract. However, the landscape must be the main subject of the work as opposed to being a background to other subjects such as people or animals. Seascapes and cityscapes are also part of the landscape genre and are suitable for submission.
Open to artists who are at least 18 years old submitting original works of art created within the past 3 years.
- The competition welcomes ALL media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art.
- Artworks must be have been created in the past 3 years; any artworks completed before February, 2023 will be disqualified. The Entry Fee is non-refundable.
- There is no size restriction for Entries other than the fact that the piece must be able to fit through a 6ft x 7ft doorway.
- The entry/entries must be original work, independently created, composed and executed.
AWARDS & BENEFITS
$1000 in Cash Awards:
- 3SA Gold Award: $600 + Certification
- 3SA Silver Award: $300 + Certification
- 3SA Bronze Award: $100 + Certification
- 3 Honorable Mentions: Certification
Selected artists for the exhibition receive the following benefits:
- Juried Exhibit
- Posting to 3SA website and social media platforms
- Professional exhibition space and display of artwork. One of top galleries in Northern Colorado (great addition to resume)
- Accepted artists will be listed on the 3SA website with their work and link to their website Press releases on exhibition sent to 3SA media outlets
- more
APPLY ONLINE – $45 Entry
Visit us for more information and easy online entry.
Notifications: February 26-March 3, 2026.
About:
3 Square Art’s is a fine art gallery in Northern Colorado. The beautiful space and high ceilings provide the perfect venue for varying sizes of works and installations. The gallery is focused on the “S” component of CSL (Creating, Sharing, Learning) or Sharing and will feature exhibits from national and international artists. 3 Square Art’s ongoing exhibits feature themed topics to push the boundaries and business of art as well as to have fun and connect with others.
3 Square Art
2415 Donella Ct Ste 110
Fort Collins, CO 80524
T: 970-581-9046
