My Favorite Art (2026) -- Open Call

The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers and sculptors of all levels (emerging to established) to submit original artwork to this exhibition. This is a national Open Call / No Theme exhibition where artists are invited to share their favorite art they have created. The gallery asks: What do you find compelling in life and in art? Do you feel pleasure -- physical, intellectual, aesthetic, or spiritual -- from observing the natural world, man-made environment, or imaginary fantasies and transforming them into extraordinary imagery? Images can be traditional or experimental, representational or abstract, tame or dramatic, rational or irrational, brightly colored or gently muted, mysterious or lucid, grotesque or beautiful.

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 maximum of 9 total. All images must be JPEG, under 5 MB with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side. Artwork should not be larger than 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and not weigh more than 50 lbs. Sculpture should not be larger than 24 inches on any dimension.

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 takes a 30% commission on sales, with 70% going to the artist. Exhibition dates are March 29 - April 26, 2026, with notification to artists on or about February 20, 2026.