Compete MVA Gallery Exhibition: The Essences of Woman
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: May 30, 2025 – The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers and sculptors of all levels (emerging to established) to submit original artwork to this exhibition.
The MVA Gallery invites you to explore in art the essence of a woman — her physical, psychological and spiritual characteristics.
You can create a single portrait of a woman in tranquil repose or a complex image of her actively performing personal and professional roles. She can reveal vulnerability or strength. Or she can communicate a universe of other traits, emotions, aspirations and challenges as you portray a woman’s exterior and interior realities.
In addition, images can examine issues such as cultural influences affecting a woman including societal expectations and pervasive stereotypes. Through the diverse approaches of portraiture, artists can raise provocative questions about identity and perception.
Exhibition Dates: October 8 – November 5, 2025..
ELIGIBILITY
This is a National Call for Entries inviting artists, photographers and sculptors from all regions and states. Artists must be 18 years of age or older and current residents of the United States.
Artists can submit traditional or non-traditional styles of a single person, a couple or a group. The Gallery also welcomes “environmental portraits” showing an individual in her surroundings that provide insight into her character and life, thereby creating a personal pictorial narrative. Portraits can also reveal a persona or alter ego in an attempt to conceal aspects of Self. And please submit self-portraits whether formal or informal.
Artists, photographers and sculptors are encouraged to submit their finest art in any style — realistic, abstract, surreal, cubist, expressionist, or a synthesis of styles. We are excited to see your personal interpretations and visions.
The MVA Gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing and photography.
AWARDS
Art of Distinction Award will be granted at most exhibitions. One artist, photographer or sculptor will be selected and featured in a special exhibit at the MVA Gallery, Exhibition Room 2, to be scheduled at a future date.
One New York City Exhibition: One artist, photographer or sculptor will be selected from all the individuals who were accepted and displayed in an MVA Gallery exhibit during the past calendar year. This artist will be offered an exhibition opportunity in New York City and will be notified in December.
Director’s Choice Award – $200 optional award may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director of the MVA Gallery.
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 images. You may include additional files for $5.00 each up to a total of 9 maximum.
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us for complete details and easy online application.
Notification to Artists: On or about August 16, 2025 (Midnight). Artists will receive separate email messages for “Invited” and “Not Invited” artwork entries.
All accepted artwork must arrive at the Gallery no later than August 22, 2025.
SALES
Artists can determine whether they wish to sell their artwork. For sales, the artist must list a specific price and not indicate “Upon Request.”
Commission Fees:
70% of the final sale price to the Artist.
30% of the final sale price to the Gallery.
About:
The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem, along with its neighboring cities Allentown and Easton, comprise the third largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Bethlehem has a vibrant arts and cultural life — numerous active art galleries and nationally acclaimed festivals that attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. Located one hour from New York City, Bethlehem has become an art destination for informed collectors and prominent art professionals.
MVA Gallery
35 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 35
Bethlehem, PA 18018
ph: 610-936-0737
