A Generous Queendom: Art that Explores Symbolism, Story, and Beyond

Verum Ultimum Art Gallery invites artists to explore the theme "A Generous Queendom: Art that explores symbolism, story, and beyond" for its first iteration. Artists are encouraged to enter work that is any interpretation of the call. All mediums and modes of expression are welcome from low brow, pop surrealism, abstraction, and more. This call emphasizes the idea of revealing and/or honoring a narrative or legacy. The term Queendom may be interpreted in many ways, not necessarily meant to be a literal elucidation. Does your work seem to create a realm or a remembrance or representation of the idea of home or place? Does your process tell the story? Is legacy or mythos revealed through your work or your process? Do you inadvertently honor or celebrate the plethora or abundance of...through your work?

Selected artists will be featured in a group exhibition at Verum Ultimum Art Gallery in Portland, Oregon. The exhibition runs from end November through end of December 2025, with an opening reception in November. The exhibition will also be posted on the Verum Ultimum Gallery website. One artist may be featured in an online blogpost interview. All works in the show must be for sale, with the gallery taking a 35 percent commission on all sales. Sale price is determined by the artist.

The competition is open to all 2D and 3D artists, national and international, working in all forms of painting, drawing, photography, graphics, digital, and sculpture. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. For wall mounted works, maximum height is 54" and maximum width is 48". Entry fee is $27.00 for 2 works, with optional additional entries. Submission deadline is November 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Artists will be notified of acceptance by November 14, 2025 via email. Accepted artwork should be shipped or delivered to Verum Ultimum, JG Cutshall, 1513 SE 42nd, Portland, OR 97215. For hand delivery, email [email protected] first.