OPEN CALL: New Contemporaries
dodomu gallery is thrilled to announce an open call for New Contemporaries. This exhibition celebrates the next generation of artists whose work challenges conventions, explores new ideas and reflects the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. The exhibition will run from October 1 – November 19, 2026 on our website.
We are seeking artwork that offers fresh perspectives, bold creative vision and thoughtful experimentation. New Contemporaries invites artists who push the boundaries of their practice through innovative approaches to medium, process, concept or visual language. Whether through representational or abstract work, we welcome art that is curious, original and speaks to the present moment.
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: September 13, 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 - New Contemporaries
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: September 13, 2026 11:59pm PST
Notification letter: September 21, 2026
Online exhibition: October 1 - November 19, 2026