OPEN CALL: Heatwave
dodomu gallery is excited to announce an open call for artists to participate in our art exhibition Heatwave - an upcoming online exhibition running from August 6 - September 17, 2026.
Heatwave is an exhibition that aims to capture the essence, intensity and vibrancy of summer. From the scorching sun to the cool relief of shade, from the vibrant colors of summer blooms to the lazy, hazy days of summer vacation, we seek works that embody the season's spirit. We invite artists to explore the multifaceted experiences of summer and its visual language - warmth, bright colors, light, energy and emotions it evokes.
Contemporary representational and abstract work will be considered. Artists are invited to submit their work related to the exhibition theme in various media of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, installations, ceramics, textiles, photography, digital and mixed media.
Deadline to apply: July 19, 2026
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all international artists 18 years and older
All visual art media will be considered
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit jpeg images of up to 5 artworks to: dodomugallery@gmail.com with subject line: OPEN CALL - Heatwave
Submitted artwork images must be labeled as follows: Firstname_Lastname, “Name_of_the_artwork”,medium,dimensions,year,price.jpeg and jpegs must be between 1500 and 3000 pixels in the longest dimension and at 300 or 72 dpi
Include a short artist statement, link to your website/Instagram in the email
ENTRY FEE:
$25 application fee for up to 5 images, $3 for each additional image. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. Applications without payment will not be considered.
Please submit your application fee here - paypal.me/dodomugallery
Selected artworks will be displayed as an online exhibition and promoted on Instagram. Only original artworks are accepted and allowed, artworks can not be substituted once accepted. The gallery currently does not take a commission fee on sold works and all sales will be referred back to the artist. We encourage you to list artwork for sale but it is not a requirement.
Deadline to apply: July 19, 2026 11:59pm PST
Notification letter: July 27, 2026
Online exhibition: August 6 - September 17, 2026