These themed shows are for artists who work in contemporary realism. Check the tiers at Patreon to access the submission form. Unless otherwise noted, Didi Menendez is the curator. Submit any original contemporary realism artwork in any medium including paintings, sculptures, drawings, collage, and photography.
ART FAIRS
February 2026
THE PALM BEACH SHOW
OPEN CALLS
March 2026
VENUS RECLAIMED: Strength & Identity
This call is being handled by the OH Foundation in Chicago.
November 2026
Painting The Figure Now 2026
Curated by Didi Menendez and Sergio Gomez
March to May 2026
ICONIC
Curated by Didi Menendez and David Hummber
Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
Use the discount code found at Patreon before you apply.
Exclusives @ArtCloud
Members should submit via ArtCloud. Join Patreon to start submitting.
February 2026
Theme: Dedicated To:
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Postcard miniature sized original artworks inspired by a song. Works may be either 6x4 or 7x5 inches.
April 2026
Theme: Paperback Writer
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Original artwork depicting a paperback cover of your own narrative. The artwork should include text. Artwork must be the size of a paperback.
GROUP SHOWS - Exclusive to Members
Themed group shows are online exclusives @Artsy or @ArtCloud with a selection of the works featured in our wall at the Palm Beach showroom. Artists who are selected to hang are responsible to deliver/ship the works to the showroom and the return shipping if the work does not sell.
July and August 2026
A Poetic Response | Curated by Dr. Samuel Peralta
Artists are invited to submit a work inspired by a poem. The artists will supply a link to the poem in their submission. Artists who are selected to hang at the showroom are responsible for shipping to and from the gallery.
SOLO SHOWS online exclusives @Artsy
Solo shows are available as online exclusives @Artsy with a selection of works to hang on the 33PA wall at the Palm Beach showroom.
March - April
Sara Scribner | TBA
September - October
Brett Moffatt | After the Golden Hour