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Faces 2026: Windows to the Soul

A face is never silent—it speaks volumes without a word.

Exhibizone proudly presents Faces 2026, the annual international juried exhibition, promotion, and sales opportunity that celebrates the timeless and universal language of the face.

Faces are more than appearances. They are our most immediate way of connecting—mirrors of identity, carriers of memory, and storytellers of joy, sorrow, resilience, and hope. From the deeply personal to the mythic, from the human to the imagined, every face reveals a world waiting to be seen.

Why Faces 2026?

In an era when faces are often reduced to fleeting images on screens, to pause and create a face through art is a radical act of presence. Faces remind us of our shared humanity, our differences, and the emotions that bind us together across cultures and generations.

By joining Faces 2026, you take part in more than an exhibition. You become part of a global dialogue that values empathy, identity, and connection. Beyond recognition and awards, this is your chance to let your art leave an imprint—touching viewers and carrying stories that words cannot.

Themes and Topics to Explore

Faces 2026 welcomes diverse interpretations across styles, media, and vision. Your work may explore (including not limited to):

Classic Portraiture: Timeless approaches to capturing likeness in painting, drawing, or sculpture.

Self-Faces: Self-portraits that reflect vulnerability, transformation, or inner truth.

Family and Friends Faces: Love, tenderness, and belonging in the faces closest to us.

Group Faces: Communities, social circles, or collective identity reflected in shared expressions.

Cultural and Heritage Faces: The richness of tradition, ethnicity, and attire expressed through the face.

Faces of Feeling: Expressions of grief, joy, serenity, longing, ecstasy—faces as vessels of pure emotion.

Psychological Faces: Faces revealing turmoil, healing, resilience, or states of mind.

Imagined or Fictional Faces: Characters from myths, dreams, or invented worlds.

Symbolic and Conceptual Faces: Abstract, surreal, or symbolic works that suggest or transform the human visage.

Faces of Childhood: Innocence, curiosity, and vulnerability found in young faces.

Aging Faces: Traces of time, wisdom, fragility, and dignity carried in older faces.

Faces in Motion: Expressions caught in movement—laughter, speech, or fleeting gestures.

Hidden and Fragmented Faces: Masked, layered, or broken visages reflecting identity, concealment, or duality.

Faces of History and Literature: Iconic or reimagined depictions of figures that shaped collective memory.

Spiritual or Sacred Faces: Divine, mythical, or religious representations, both traditional and reinterpreted.

Animal and Hybrid Faces: Pets, wild creatures, or human-animal hybrids that evoke emotion and imagination.

Faces in Nature and Objects: Faces glimpsed in clouds, stone, or patterns in the world around us.

Environmental Faces: The marks of climate, place, or natural forces etched into human or imagined visages.

Digital and New Media Faces: Photography, AI-inspired, or digital renderings exploring identity in modern times.

Faces of the Future: Speculative visions of how faces may appear in new worlds or imagined societies.

Abstract Faces: Deconstructed, stylized, or non-literal interpretations of the face, where shape, color, and form replace realistic detail.

If selected by jury, you will:

✅ Be showcased in a smart online international group exhibition, visited by thousands of art lovers, experts, and collectors
✅ Be featured on Artsy.net, reaching a wide network of collectors and curators
✅ Be published in the official exhibition catalog, archived, and promoted for extended visibility
✅ Receive promotion across social media and art media
✅ Be eligible for editorial reviews, interviews, and audience feedback

But more than any benefit, Faces 2026 offers you the chance to share your art as part of a global artistic meditation on presence, silence, and the beauty of pause.

Why This Matters? 

A face is a story, a memory, a connection. To create a face in art is to honor life itself, to make visible the invisible, and to remind us that behind every image is a human spirit—or the echo of one.

Faces 2026 is your invitation to show the world what faces mean to you. Submit your work, and let your art speak through the universal language of the face.

Submission Details

All 2D and 3D media are welcome.
Submission is free, with a small selection fee applying only to selected artists.

Browse our global exhibitions: https://www.exhibizone.com/exhibitions 

AWARDS

■ Group Exhibition
Selected artworks will be exhibited in an online smart group exhibition globally for two months from January 29 to March 29, 2026.

■ Artwork Sales
Selected artworks will be promoted for sale via the online exhibition link. Both artworks available for sale and those that are not for sale are welcome, allowing artists to participate regardless of their intent to sell.

■ Artsy Shop
Your selected artwork will be exhibited and featured on ARTSY, the largest global community of art collectors, enhancing your exposure and increasing potential sales opportunities with a wider international audience.

■ Curated Reviews
Selected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews, designed to enhance their artistic profile and broaden their impact. 

■ Focused Interviews
A group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews that strengthen their exhibition presence and deepen their connection with a global audience.

■ Audience Feedback
A select number of participating artists will be chosen to receive this award, which features curated and insightful feedback about their artworks, gathered through audience surveys and direct engagement with a trusted network of art enthusiasts. These reflections reveal how the artwork resonates with viewers, offering meaningful perspectives that enhance visibility, connection, and artistic growth.

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

■ Honorable Mention Award
Up to 10 artists will be selected to receive an Honorable Mention personalized digital award certificate as a testament to their artistic achievement. This recognition will be 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 exhibition. Artists selected for this award will be featured on social media channels.

■ Life-long Links
Exhibition links and artist pages within the exhibition will remain active for life, boosting the selected artists' online visibility and SEO. The Buy button will be removed after the exhibition ends, but the page will continue to promote the artist's profile and achievements.

■ Exhibition Poster
A link to a downloadable version of the exhibition poster in various styles will be sent to each artist via email, creating a lasting memento of the exhibition.

■ Promotional Badges
A ready-to-use link to download and share the promotional badge for each jury-selected artwork will be sent to each artist, encouraging them to share their participation on social media and enhancing their visibility.

■ Artwork Reviews
All exhibition visitors can submit reviews and ratings of the exhibition and each artwork online. Visitors' comments and ratings will provide valuable insights into the audience's feelings and understanding of the artwork, and artists will be notified by email of the comments they receive.

■ Exhibition Promotion
A comprehensive promotion program will be executed to boost the selected artists' exposure and increase artwork sales during the exhibition period. The program includes a press release, catalogue circulation, social media presentations, and more to ensure widespread visibility.

■ Reports, Analytics, and Insights
Artists will receive insightful reports containing information about the number of visits, reviews, artwork popularity, engagement rates, and sales statistics. These reports will be sent to each artist regularly during the exhibition to help them track their success and engagement.

■ Publication Opportunities
Some selected artworks may be featured in various magazines, books, and publications within the Biafarin art network for promotional purposes, further expanding the artist's reach and recognition.

■ Artist Profile Page
Each artist will receive a free online profile page on the Biafarin platform, offering a professional space to showcase their portfolio, bio, and other achievements.

■ Certificate of Participation
A digital certificate of participation will be issued and sent to all selected artists, recognizing their contribution to this exhibition.

FEES

The submission is FREE.

If selected, there is a USD 35 selection fee.

Submit up to 6 artworks; a maximum of two artworks will be accepted from each 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.

Application Requirements

ARTIST DATA

Artist Headshot Photo (optional)
Artist Full Name
City and Country of Residence
Phone
Email
Social Media Links (optional)
Website (optional)

Biography 

Artist Statement (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 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.

Visual Arts Categories: Painting, drawing, landscapes, printmaking, illustration, photography, digital arts, sculpture, assemblage, metalsmithing, ceramic art, installation, crafts, jewelry, glass art, paper art, wood art, book art, land art, fiber art, textile art, collage, abstract, graphic arts, design, 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 artwork.

Duration
There is no limit to the 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.
Artists should have all the rights to present and publish their 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 sale.

Number of Artworks

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

The artworks are subject to selection, and a maximum of two artworks might be selected from the chosen artists.

Other

Artworks that, in the reasonable view of the organizer, include porn, violence, and/or racial, and religious hatred, inappropriate and/or offensive content, are not admissible.