Compete MVA Gallery : Celebrating Realism
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: September 30,2026 – For centuries, Realism has gone in and out of fashion in the art community. But it endures — and it inspires artists as it takes new forms and utilizes current technologies. Realism is not only the continuation of tradition but also the emergence of new creative approaches to depict and understand the world.
As an artist, how do you observe and record perceived reality? How do you reveal your talent and technical skill to organize pictorial elements, embrace precision, manipulate light, and modify color tonalities while imbuing your artwork with emotion?
Exhibition Dates: February 28 – March 26, 2027.
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.
No Gallery restrictions exist on subject matter. Submit any imagery of landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, events, special occasions, man-made environments, animals, and people. We wish to share your interpretations and visions with collectors and art lovers. Please join us for this special exhibition!
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.
Honorable Mention– Artists in this category will be granted free submission to a future exhibition at 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 by email on or about January 20, 2027.
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
Instagram: @mvaartgallery
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