Compete Variations in Yellow
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: July 31, 2026 – The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers and sculptors of all levels (emerging to established) to submit original artwork to this exhibition. Does the color permeate your entire image or is it used in small sections? Does it appear in your artwork in objects or in nature or in people or in abstract designs? Is Yellow purely decorative or is it a defining or structural device? How does color reveal your technical skill and emotional impact?
Yellow, a vibrant and versatile color, traditionally represents diverse emotions and concepts.
Yellow is associated with warmth, joyfulness, spontaneity and optimism. In ancient cultures, religions worshipped the sun and yellow became a sacred color. Gold, a tonal variation, frequently signifies wealth and prosperity
On the other hand, Yellow finds equivalencies with negative behaviors such as cowardice and deceit.
Numerous variations of yellow exist — lemon. pastel yellow, gold, orange yellow, canary yellow, blond, amber, and many others. Yellow has been a popular color with artists from cave painters to Van Gogh.
As an artist, how do you utilize Yellow?
Exhibition Dates: December 19, 2026 – January 16, 2027
ELIGIBILITY
This is a National Call for Entries inviting artists. The MVA Gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing and photography.
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.
On or about October 14, 2026 (Midnight). Notification by email.
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
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