STILL LIFE: Objects & Light symbolism, and visual possibilities found in familiar objects.

STILL LIFE: OBJECTS & LIGHT - A Juried Virtual Art Exhibition
Presented by CEV Art Gallery

CEV Art Gallery invites artists to submit original artwork for Still Life: Objects & Light, a juried virtual art exhibition displaying the beauty, symbolism, and visual possibilities found in familiar objects.
This exhibition focuses on four primary subjects: food, vases, books, and plants. Artists are encouraged to explore these subjects through thoughtful composition, lighting, color, texture, atmosphere, and artistic perspective.

Traditional and contemporary interpretations are welcome.

THEME
Artwork should meaningfully feature one or more of the following:
FOOD
Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meals, beverages, culinary arrangements, and other food-related compositions.
VASES
Decorative vessels, pottery, glass vessels, floral containers, ceramic pieces, and other forms of vases or vessels.
BOOKS
Books, journals, manuscripts, reading arrangements, libraries, and objects associated with literature or reading.
PLANTS
Flowers, houseplants, botanical arrangements, leaves, branches, foliage, and other plant life.
Artists may focus on one subject or combine multiple subjects within a single artwork.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We invite artists to transform familiar subjects into compelling works of art.
Consider the relationship between:
- Light and shadow
- Color and composition
- Texture and form
- Objects and their surroundings
- Scale and perspective
- Atmosphere and mood
- Symbolism and visual storytelling
We encourage both traditional still-life compositions and contemporary interpretations.

ELIGIBLE MEDIA
We welcome original artwork in a variety of mediums, including:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Digital art
- Printmaking
- Collage
- Mixed media
- Fiber and textile art
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Glass
- Metal
- Wood
- Paper
- Other appropriate mediums suitable for virtual presentation

AWARDS & ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
1ST PLACE
The 1st Place artist will receive:
- A solo 2D/3D virtual exhibition with CEV Art Gallery
- A curated artist catalog
- An interview with CEV Art Gallery
- Social media and email campaign promotion
- Homepage recognition on the CEV Art Gallery website
- Official 1st Place promotional/award graphic
2ND PLACE
The 2nd Place artist will receive:
- An interview with CEV Art Gallery
- Artwork display with CEV Art Gallery
- Social media and email campaign promotion
- Official 2nd Place promotional/award graphic

FINALISTS
Remaining selected artists will be recognized as Finalists and receive:
- Inclusion in the virtual exhibition
- Social media and email promotion
- Official Finalist promotional/award graphic

ALL PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Every artist who submits artwork will receive a CEV Art Gallery promotional/participation graphic.

JURIED SELECTION PROCESS

Jurors will review each artist's entry as a whole and select artwork that demonstrates strong alignment with the theme and is appropriate for a professional virtual exhibition.
Jury decisions are confidential and final. Individual juror scores, rankings, and comments will not be provided.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Entry — $27
Submit up to 4 artworks.
Extended Entry — $42
Submit up to 10 artworks.
Each artwork submission should include:
- Artwork title
- Medium
- Artwork image
- Artwork description — maximum 2 sentences
- Artist bio or artist statement — maximum 100 words
Please submit clear, high-quality images that accurately represent your artwork.

CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
The following are not permitted:
- AI-generated artwork or artwork created primarily through generative artificial intelligence
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Sadistic or graphic content
- Vulgar, offensive, or obscene content
- Artwork otherwise deemed inappropriate for a professional gallery exhibition
Artwork that violates these requirements will be automatically disqualified with no refund.
CEV Art Gallery reserves the right to determine whether submitted artwork meets these requirements.

SUBMISSION DISCLAIMER
Submission to the exhibition does not guarantee acceptance or selection.
Please carefully review the exhibition theme and ensure that your submitted artwork aligns with the stated theme and eligibility requirements. Artwork that does not meet the exhibition criteria may not be selected.

ARTIST RIGHTS & ARTWORK USAGE
Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their artwork.
By submitting artwork, artists grant CEV Art Gallery a non-exclusive, limited permission to display, reproduce, and promote the submitted artwork solely in connection with the exhibition and related promotional activities.

This may include:
- CEV Art Gallery's 2D online portfolio
- 3D virtual gallery
- Digital exhibition catalog
- CEV Art Gallery website
- Social media
- Email marketing
- Promotional and award materials

The 2D online portfolio may remain available as part of CEV Art Gallery's permanent exhibition archive. The 3D virtual gallery is temporary and will be removed following the scheduled exhibition period.
Artists retain the right to sell, license, display, and otherwise use their artwork independently, subject to any separate agreements they may have with third parties.
By submitting, artists confirm that they own or otherwise possess the necessary rights to the artwork and its submitted images.

ENTRY FEES
Entry fees help cover the costs of producing, judging, promoting, and administering the exhibition, including jury honorariums, submission processing, graphic design, digital catalog production, virtual gallery production, promotional materials, marketing, and gallery administration.
Entry fees support the professional production and promotion of the exhibition and do not guarantee acceptance or selection.

NO REFUNDS
All entry fees are non-refundable.
No refunds will be issued due to withdrawal, non-selection, change of circumstances, duplicate submissions, failure to meet eligibility requirements, theme mismatch, content violations, or any other reason.

NOTIFICATION
Selected artists, including 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Finalists, will be privately notified one day before the public exhibition announcement.
This provides selected artists with an early preview of their acceptance before the exhibition is publicly announced.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Submission Deadline: December 13, 2026
Jury Period: December 14–20, 2026
Production: December 21–27, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: December 27, 2026
Exhibition Opens: December 28, 2026
3D Virtual Gallery Closes: February 7, 2027

QUESTIONS
For questions regarding this exhibition or the submission process:
[email protected]
Submit your work and discover the beauty that can be found in the everyday.