Art Without Boarders

ART WITHOUT BORDERS
A Virtual International Exhibition
Presented by LELA International | Los Angeles, California
Open Date: August 29, 2026
Entry Deadline: October 10, 2026
Exhibition Opens: November 6, 2026
Eligibility: International — Open to artists and photographers worldwide
Submission Limit: Up to 3 artworks
Submission Platform: EntryThingy

LELA International
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818-324-2101

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY
LELA International invites artists and photographers from around the world to participate in Art Without Borders, a virtual international exhibition celebrating the power of art to transcend borders and connect people across cultures, countries, languages, and experiences.
Art has no borders. It allows us to share our stories, express our ideas, honor our differences, and discover the connections that unite us. Through this international exhibition, LELA International welcomes artists to present their unique perspectives and contribute to a global conversation through visual art.
Artists are invited to submit original works that reflect their personal experiences, imagination, culture, environment, identity, or vision of our interconnected world. There is no specific theme or subject matter requirement. We welcome diverse artistic voices and encourage artists to share work that represents their individual creativity and perspective.
AWARDS
1st place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Up to Four Honorable Mentions
Award-winning artists will be selected by the exhibition juror.

JUROR
Betty Ann Brown, Ph.D.
LELA International is honored to welcome Betty Ann Brown, Ph.D. as the juror for Art Without Borders – A Virtual International Exhibition.
Betty Ann Brown, Ph.D., is an art historian, critic, and curator currently living in Turlock, California. A professor of art history at California State University, Northridge since 1986, she has been active in art world politics and has served as President of the Board for both the Los Angeles Woman’s Building and the Southern California Women’s Caucus for Art.
Among the many exhibitions she has curated are retrospectives for Hans Burkhardt, Roland Reiss, Linda Vallejo, and John M. White. “Sages,” Brown's most recent curatorial project, honors artists who have both exhibited and taught for over 40 years.
Among her published books is Afternoons with June: Stories of June Wayne's Art & Life (Midmarch Arts Press, 2012).
With her extensive experience as an art historian, critic, curator, educator, and advocate for the arts, Dr. Brown brings a distinguished and thoughtful perspective to the selection of artists and awards for Art Without Borders.
ELIGIBILITY
Art Without Borders is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.
Artists of all nationalities, backgrounds, and levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT DATES
Open Date: August 27, 2026
Entry Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 11:59 PM PST
Notice of Acceptance: October 17, 2026
Award Winners Notified: October 19, 2026
Exhibition Opens: Monday, November 2, 2026
Exhibition Closes: Friday, January 1, 2027 – 11:59 PM PST
The exhibition will remain available on the LELA International website under Archived Exhibitions indefinitely.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original artwork created and executed by the submitting artist.
Artists may not submit work that violates copyright laws or infringes upon the intellectual property rights of another person.
Artwork created and completed under the direct supervision of an instructor is not eligible.
Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn by the artist.
All accepted artwork must remain online for the duration of the exhibition.
No AI-generated artwork will be accepted.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & REQUIREMENTS
Each artist may submit up to three (3) original artworks in the following media:
Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Printmaking, Fiber Art, Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture.
All submitted images should accurately represent the artwork. No AI images are allowed.
Artwork should be photographed and submitted unframed unless framing, mounting, or matting is essential to the artistic presentation. If framing or a special presentation is an important part of the artwork, this should be explained in the artwork description.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPG/JPEG)
All entries must be submitted as high-quality digital JPG or JPEG files, approximately 1–5 MB each.
Images should:
Clearly and accurately represent the submitted artwork.
Be properly cropped to remove unnecessary backgrounds, or presented against a clean black background without a mat.
Not be photographed through glass or Plexiglas.
Be well lit, focused, and professionally presented.
Image quality is extremely important. Poor photography or presentation may affect the juror's evaluation of the artwork.
The submitted digital image must accurately represent the artwork entered into the exhibition.
Please follow the image-uploading instructions provided by EntryThingy when submitting your application.

ENTRIES & FEES
Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks.
Entry Fees
LELA International Members: $35 for up to three entries
Non-Members: $45 for up to three entries
Payment is made through EntryThingy via credit card.
All entry fees are non-refundable. Payment of the entry fee does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition.
SALES
Artwork may be offered for sale at the artist's discretion.
Prospective buyers may contact the artist directly through the contact information provided with the artwork.
All sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer.
Prices may not be changed after submission.
LELA International will receive no commission on any artwork sold through or as a result of this exhibition.
If an artwork sells, the artist must notify LELA International so the artwork can be marked SOLD.
Artwork submitted without a sale price will be considered Not for Sale (NFS).
Artists are responsible for collecting and paying any applicable sales tax.
Shipping and insurance arrangements are the responsibility of the artist and buyer.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBITION
Promotion of Art Without Borders will be handled by LELA International through its website, social media platforms, email communications, and other promotional channels.
Participating artists are strongly encouraged to share and promote the exhibition with their own communities, collectors, friends, and social media networks.
By submitting artwork, artists grant LELA International permission to use images of accepted artwork for promotional purposes related to this exhibition and future promotion of the exhibition archive.
EXHIBITION LOCATION
Art Without Borders is a virtual exhibition and may be viewed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the LELA International website:
www.LELAInternational.org
Navigate to:
EXHIBITIONS → CURRENT EXHIBITION
After the exhibition closes, it will remain available indefinitely on the Archived Exhibitions page.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each artist may submit up to three (3) artworks.
For each artwork, applicants should provide:
Artist's name
Artwork title
Medium
Dimensions
Year created
High-quality JPG/JPEG image
Sale price or NFS (Not for Sale)
Artwork description, if requested
Please make sure all information is accurate before submitting. Once submitted, artwork may not be substituted or withdrawn.
TERMS & LEGAL AGREEMENT
By submitting artwork to Art Without Borders, the artist confirms that:
The submitted artwork is original and created by the artist.
The artwork does not infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property rights of another person.
The artist retains all copyright to their artwork.
LELA International has permission to display accepted artwork in the virtual exhibition and archived exhibition.
LELA International may use images of accepted artwork for promotional and publicity purposes related to the exhibition.
The artist understands that entry fees are non-refundable.
Acceptance into the exhibition is determined by the juror, and submission does not guarantee acceptance.
CONTACT INFORMATION
LELA International
Los Angeles, California
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818-324-2101
Website: www.LELAInternational.org
Art has no borders. Creativity connects us all.