ABSOLUTELY ABSTRACT (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. The Gallery invites artists who have declared their independence from portraying reality in favor of creating abstract art that emphasizes the essential elements of line, shape, color, form, and gestural mark to achieve intense and rhythmic effects. The Gallery welcomes any style of abstract art from "drip" paintings to color field impressions to geometric designs. Abstract images are powerful -- whether bold or lyrical, severely structured or loosely composed, brightly colored or quietly muted, enigmatic or lucid.

The MVA Gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing and photography. Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 different images with additional files for $5.00 each up to a total of 9 maximum. Artwork should not be larger than 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and not weigh more than 45 lbs. Sculpture should not be larger than 24 inches on any dimension. All art must be equipped with stretched wire attached to the back.

Awards include an "Art of Distinction" Award featuring the selected artist in a special exhibit at the MVA Gallery Exhibition Room Two, an Annual Grand Prize offering one New York City exhibition opportunity, and an optional Director's Choice Award of $200. The Gallery is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, one hour from New York City. Exhibition dates are March 29, 2026 - April 26, 2026. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs and must provide prepaid return shipping labels. Commission on sales is 70% to the artist and 30% to the gallery.