Call Description

Delicate 2025: A Tribute to the Quiet Power of Vulnerability and Beauty

What does it mean to be delicate? Is it fragility—or quiet strength? Subtlety—or profound impact?

Gallerium invites artists worldwide to explore and celebrate the many forms of delicacy through art. Now in its second annual edition, Delicate 2025 offers a powerful platform: an international smart group exhibition, a collectible publication opportunity that unveils the nuances of tenderness, fragility, emotional subtlety, and the ephemeral, and 

Gallerium proudly presents Delicate - 2024, a dual exhibition and publication opportunity dedicated to exploring the intricate and subtle beauty of delicacy in all its forms. 

Whether it’s the fragility of a petal, the gentle curve of a line, or the tender emotions we often hold close to our hearts, the theme of Delicate offers a profound opportunity for artists to delve deep into the nuances of their creative expression.

What Does Delicate Mean?

Delicacy, as a theme, is rich with possibilities. It can represent the physical fragility of materials or the emotional vulnerability of the human spirit. It might be found in the fleeting moments of nature, like the soft glow of dawn, the shimmer of a spider’s web, or the quiet grace of a falling leaf. Delicate could also be expressed through the intricate details of a portrait, capturing the essence of a person’s soul, or in abstract forms that convey the subtlety of emotions such as love, hope, and melancholy.

Consider these suggested subjects and their categories to inspire your creative expression:

Nature's Ephemeral Beauty:

• Category: Landscape and Floral Art
  Subjects: The soft glow of dawn breaking over a misty horizon, the shimmer of a dew-covered spider’s web at sunrise, the quiet grace of a single falling leaf in autumn, or the fragile bloom of a delicate wildflower swaying in the breeze.

Intricacies of Human Emotion:

• Category: Portraiture and Figurative Art
  Subjects: A tender moment shared between loved ones, the subtle expression of vulnerability in a person’s eyes, the gentle touch of a hand, or the quiet contemplation of a solitary figure lost in thought. Capture the essence of the human soul, the delicacy of love, hope, and melancholy etched in the details of a face or the curve of a body.

Abstract Interpretations of Delicacy:

• Category: Abstract Art
  Subjects: The play of soft, muted colors blending into one another to convey a sense of peace and tranquility, the intricate layering of delicate patterns or lines to symbolize complexity and fragility, or the gentle interplay of light and shadow to create a feeling of ethereal beauty.

Fragility of the Physical World:

• Category: Still Life and Sculpture
  Subjects: The fragile structure of a butterfly’s wings, the delicate transparency of a soap bubble, the vulnerability of a cracked eggshell, or the tender shoots of new growth breaking through the earth. Sculptural works could explore the precarious balance of materials, the fragility of glass, or the transient nature of organic forms.

Delicacy in Everyday Moments:

• Category: Photography and Mixed Media
  Subjects: The fleeting expression of joy or sorrow captured in a candid moment, the delicate dance of light and shadow in a quiet room, the intricate details of lace or fabric, or the subtle textures found in everyday objects. Mixed media could combine materials that evoke a sense of delicacy, such as fine paper, lace, or thin threads woven into a larger composition.

Submission is free, and a small fixed fee applies to selected artists only.

Visit previous exhibitions by Gallerium that was seen by more than 2.85 million art lovers, experts, and collectors at: https://www.gallerium.art/exhibitions 

AWARDS

■ Exhibition

The selected artworks will be showcased in Delicate - 2024 international smart group art exhibition, organized by Gallerium.

Selected artworks will be exhibited online for two full months from November 23, 2024, to January 23, 2025.

■ Publication

The selected artworks will be published in The Book of Arts: Delicate publication.

The online version of the book will be available for free, while the high-quality print can be ordered online and via our website directly.

Published in glossy colorful A4 pages, The Book of Arts: Delicate will be promoted and distributed internationally, and will be available to thousands of readers, including experts, galleries, curators, businesses, and art enthusiasts, via popular publication gateways.

■ Artwork Sales

All selected artworks are promoted to sell. Not for sale and sold artworks are accepted.

■ Artsy Shop

Your selected artwork will be exhibited and promoted on ARTSY, the largest global community of art collectors, enhancing your exposure and potential sales.

■ Honorable Mention Award
Up to 10 artists will be selected to receive Honorable Mention personalized digital award certificate as a testament to their artistic achievement.
This recognition is awarded to those whose exceptional creativity, technique, and artistic vision stood out among the submissions, showcasing remarkable talent and contributing to the overall excellence of the art call.
Artists selected for this award will be featured on social media channels.

■ Exhibition Catalogue

All selected artworks and artists will be published in a stylish colorful exhibition catalogue available in both online and print. Artists can order for the print catalogue via print-on-demand service from one of the partner platforms. The catalogue will be promoted and circulated internationally, becoming available to millions of viewers including art experts, galleries, curators, businesses and enthusiasts, via popular publication gateways.

■ Life-Long Link
The lifelong links of the exhibition and selected artworks will remain active to boost selected artists online visibility and SEO. 

The artworks' price tag will be removed after the exhibition ends.

■ Exhibition Poster

Each artist will receive a link to the digital sharable version of the exhibition poster via email.

■ Promotional Badges

A digital social media promotional badge for each artwork will be sent to each artist to share on social media.

■ Artwork Rating and Comments

All exhibition visitors can post their comments and ratings of each artwork online.

■ Exhibition Press Release

An exhibition press release sent out will be published in the art media to mark the event, attract more visitors, and increase the chances of artwork sales during the exhibition period.

■ Reports, Analytics and Insights

A report containing the number of views, comments, artworks popularity, the engagement rate of exhibition viewers with artworks, and sales statistics, will be sent to artists via email.

■ Artist Profile Page

Each artist receives a free online profile page on Biafarin platform.

■ Certificate

A digital certificate will be issued for all selected artists.

■ Biafarin Free Shipment

Selected Biafarin members with Platinum package will use a free shipment of their artwork(s) in case of sales.

FEES

Submission: FREE

There is no submission fee for this artist call.

Only selected artists will pay a selection fee of USD 40

Early bird selection fee with 15% discount will be offered.

Up to 6 artworks can be submitted.

Maximum 2 artworks will be selected per artist.

Jury Process

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.

Why Selection Fee?

Submission to this art opportunity is free of charge, and we only ask the selected artists to pay a small fixed fee to proceed. 

This decision was made in good faith because we wanted artists to only pay when selected. We have a thorough jury process as our art opportunities are popular and have a low acceptance rate.

Money-back Guarantee

A money-back guarantee is available for all selection fee payments until the exhibition's official opening day.

About Gallerium

Gallerium art exhibitions are intended to create equal showcasing opportunities for brilliant visual artists worldwide.

Art improves people's lives, and showcasing art is a true and effective way of playing part toward building a better world. In this way, Gallerium utilizes Biafarin exhibition platform to boost the benefits of the exhibitions. It is always free to submit your art in Gallerium competitions, while only selected artists need to pay a small selection fee.

Each one of Gallerium shows focuses on a unique subject.

International artists are encouraged to express their artistic interpretation of the subject for an opportunity to be selected for exhibition.

Gallerium exhibitions has been seen by more than 2.5 million visitors worldwide.

About The Book of Arts

The Book of Arts is a series of contemporary art books published by Discover the Artist media holding and Art Publications Network. The mission is to publish prominent arts from artists with various cultures and nationalities via several editions each year. Each edition focuses on a specific subject to make a visual story of modern and contemporary art in the art world.

The publications are available to hundreds of thousands of art experts, collectors, galleries, museums, curators, and enthusiasts, in digital and print format, and reach readers in over 150 countries.

The online version of the book will be published and circulated globally, while the high-quality hardcopy version can be ordered online and via a print-on-demand platform directly.

Application Requirements

♦ Artist Data
Artist Headshot Photo (jpg or pdf)
Artist Full Name
City and Country of Residence
Phone
Email
Social Media Links (optional)
Website (optional)

♦ Artwork Data
Title
Category
Technique
Surface
Creation Year
Size (WidthXHeightXDepth) in cm or inches
Artwork/Series Description (Optional)

Price in USD

Eligibility Criteria

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

This dual exhibition and publication opportunity is open to all visual artists worldwide.

ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY

Art Categories

The submission is open to all visual artists creating original artworks in 2 and 3-dimensional media.

Painting, drawing, illustration, landscapes, portraits, abstract, printmaking, photography, digital arts, graphic arts, fiber art, crafts, ceramic art, land art, book art, paper art, glass art, design, jewelry, textile art, assemblage, sculpture, metalsmithing, and mixed media are accepted.

Style
All styles are accepted.

Any abstract or representational interpretations of the subject are welcome.

Size
There is no size limit for submitted artworks.

Duration
There is no limit for artwork creation year.
Artworks created within the last 5 years are preferred.

Originality and Rights
Artworks must be entirely the work of the entrant, executed without the supervision of an instructor.

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.

Artist should have all the rights for presenting and publishing the artworks internationally.

Artwork Photo

Only the artwork should show in the photo (no frames or extraneous backgrounds).

Invited artists might be asked for high resolution artwork photos, if needed.

Availability

Artists can submit artworks that are not for sales.

Number of Artworks

Artists can submit up to 6 pieces of original artworks in relation to the subject.

The artworks are subject to selection and maximum 2 artworks might be selected from the chosen artists.

Other

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.