About the Open Call

Mega 2026: Free Open Call Celebrating Artists Worldwide. Unleash Your Art to the World with Mega Art Booster 2026. As we step into a new year, Biafarin proudly invites artists worldwide to boost their art visibility and reach like never before. Mega Art Booster 2026 is a global year-end art initiative and a heartfelt gift from Biafarin to artists who dare to make 2026 their best year ever. This empowering opportunity aims to help artists elevate their careers through visibility, exposure, promotion, and sales — preparing them to shine on a global stage as we begin the new artistic year. No matter your style, medium, or message, this call welcomes you to step forward, share your art with the world, and experience how powerful visibility can transform your artistic journey. Why Mega Art Booster 2026? Because every artist deserves to be seen. Serving visual artists from more than 150 countries for over a decade, at Biafarin, we believe that visibility is the foundation of opportunity. Mega Art Booster 2026 was created to celebrate creativity and empower artists to reach wider audiences — without barriers and without fees. Through cash grants, smart international exhibitions, global publication, and impactful online features, this free art opportunity connects artists to a worldwide audience of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. As an end-of-year celebration, this call is also our way of giving back to the artist community that inspires us every day — a true artistic boost to step into 2026 with renewed visibility, confidence, and purpose. Themes and Topics: This call is subject-free, encouraging complete creative freedom. Artworks will be curated into virtual exhibition halls organized by theme, allowing visitors to enjoy a harmonious and engaging viewing experience. Artists may explore any theme, topics or concept, but some popular and inspiring themes include: ▪ Human Portraits and Figures ▪ Emotions ▪ Social Challenges ▪ Animals (Real and Imaginary) ▪ Plants and Botanicals ▪ Nature and Landscapes ▪ Cityscapes ▪ Environmental Issues ▪ Surrealism (Fantasy, Illusions, and Magic) ▪ Still Life ▪ Abstract Expressions. Who Can Apply? Open to all artists worldwide – Any age, background, or career stage. All 2D & 3D mediums accepted – Painting, drawing, digital, mixed media, sculpture, installation, fiber art, photography, and more. All styles welcome – Abstract, conceptual, figurative, contemporary, modern, surrealism, minimalism, and beyond. Free Submission and Selection – There is no submission or selection fee for jury-selected artists. Submit up to 10 Artworks – The jury may choose more than one artwork from each artist. Accepted formats – painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, illustration, fiber art, mixed media, printmaking, installation, and more. Artists may submit their artworks through CaFE or directly via https://www.biafarin.com/mega. Last Deadline: December 22, 2025. View our previous exhibition at https://www.biafarin.com/exhibitions. FEES: There is no fee in this art opportunity. Both Submission and Selection are Free. Jury Process: The jury team usually includes 3-5 members for each art opportunity. We use two phases for jurying. The first phase of jurying is the Yes/No selection, and the 2nd part is the scoring model. For scoring, each jury member scores artworks from 1 to 10. Artworks with the highest scores in the "Yes" group will be selected. About Biafarin: Founded in Canada in 2014, Biafarin empowers visual artists to reach international audiences, art experts, and collectors in its global network through exhibitions, publications, partnerships, and sales opportunities.

What is Offered

10 artists will receive a total of $1000 CAD cash grant. All jury-selected artworks will be showcased in a professional online exhibition. All exhibited artists will be featured in the official exhibition catalogue, available digitally and through global print-on-demand services. A group of selected artists will get published in Biafarin network and partners' magazines. All exhibited artworks will be available for global viewing and promotion, with the option to list works for sale. Selected artworks will be featured on Artsy. Selected artists and artworks will be featured through Biafarin’s social media channels and global press campaigns. Selected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews. A group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews. A select number of participants will receive the Audience Feedback Award. Up to 10 artists will receive Honorable Mention Certificates and be featured across Biafarin’s social media. Visitors to the exhibition can share comments and ratings on artworks. All selected artists will have access to performance insights and reports. Artist profiles and exhibition pages will remain online permanently. Each selected artist will receive a complimentary Biafarin profile (or profile upgrade). Each artist will receive a downloadable, beautifully designed exhibition poster. Artists will receive a downloadable visibility badge for each selected artwork. A digital personalized participation certificate will be issued to all jury-selected artists. An exhibition press release will be published in the art media.

Requirements

Work Sample Requirements: Minimum 1, Maximum 10 Images. Total Samples Minimum 1, Maximum 10. Call Type: Competitions. Eligibility: International. Artist Data: Artist headshot Photo, Artist Full Name, City and Country of Residence, Phone, Email, Social Media Links (Optional), Website (Optional), Artist Biography. Artwork Data: Title, Category, Technique, Surface, Creation Year, Size (WidthXHeightXDepth) in cm or inches, Artwork/Series Description (Optional). Artist Eligibility: Open to all visual artists working in any art medium worldwide. Visual arts categories: Painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, digital arts, collage, photography, graphics, design, book art, land art, paper art, glass art, wood art, landscape, abstract, portrait, crafts, assemblage, jewelry, metalsmithing, sculpture, fiber art, textile art, installation, mixed media. Artwork Eligibility: Artists can submit up to 10 pieces of original artworks. The submission is open to all visual artists creating original artworks in 2 and 3-dimensional media. The subject is free. Artworks must be entirely the work of the entrant, executed without the supervision of an instructor. Artworks are preferred to be created within the past 5 years. There is no size limit for submitted artwork. Only the artwork should show in the photo (no frames or extraneous backgrounds). Artist should have all the rights for publishing the artworks internationally. Artworks that, in reasonable view of the organizer, include porn, violence, and/or racial, and religious hatred, inappropriate and/or offensive content, are not admissible. Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs or other artistic work. Any infraction of this rule will result in serious consequences. Selected artists might be asked for high resolution artwork photos, if needed.

How to Apply

Artists may submit their artworks through CaFE or directly via https://www.biafarin.com/mega