Amazing Abstracts

The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers, and sculptors of all levels to submit original abstract artwork to this exhibition. The gallery welcomes any style of abstract art, from drip paintings to color field impressions to geometric designs, emphasizing the essential elements of line, shape, color, form, and gestural mark. Accepted mediums include painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing, and photography.

Submissions must include 3 to 9 JPEG images (minimum 1200 pixels on the longest side, under 5 MB). Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 images, with additional images at $5.00 each. Artwork must be professionally finished and ready for installation with stretched wire attached to the back. Maximum dimensions are 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and 45 lbs for paintings; sculpture should not exceed 24 inches on any dimension. Photographs should be framed in black or white frames with white or off-white mats. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited at MVA Gallery. The entry deadline is October 30, 2023. Artists will be notified by November 4, 2023, and accepted artwork must arrive by November 29, 2023. The exhibition runs December 8, 2023 through January 11, 2024.

One artist will receive an "Art of Distinction" Award and be featured in a special exhibit. Additionally, one artist accepted and displayed in an MVA Gallery exhibit during the past calendar year will be selected for an exhibition opportunity in New York City. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs and insurance. For sales, the gallery takes a 30% commission with 70% going to the artist. All artwork must remain in the gallery for the full exhibition duration. The MVA Gallery is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from New York City.