About the Open Call

Hunter Guise Gallery presents an international open call for 2D visual media (excluding photography and sculpture) focused on the theme of Northern Skies. Seeking works that capture the emotion of looking up, from aurora and starfields to winter twilight. The curator encourages a focus where the sky is the dominant subject (at least 70% of composition). Selected works will be showcased in a curated online exhibition and are eligible for cash prizes and professional recognition.

What is Offered

Online exhibition display, cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, honourable mentions, and People's Choice awards, plus promotional spotlight features.

Requirements

Artists must be 18+. All work must be original; no AI-generated art, no work from workshops or instruction, no stock photography. 2D visual media only (no photography or sculpture). Maximum 3 images per artist.

How to Apply

Register and apply via the official ArtCall portal at https://hgg-2026-04-northern-skies.artcall.org/users/register. Upload images following specific file naming conventions (Firstname-Lastname-Title-Size-Medium-Price) and file specifications.