--- title: "Call for Art: THROWING SHADE" description: Online juried exhibition from Art Fluent on light and shadow, open worldwide to all fine art mediums. $25 entry fee; cash prizes up to $750. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/11028983-47d3-446e-8cb5-cc174d42fa6d type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-17" updatedAt: "2026-10-17" programType: Exhibition organization: Art Fluent organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/art-fluent deadline: "2027-01-08" entryFee: 25 USD location: Boston, MA, United States isOnline: true compensationRange: Best of Show $750, two Director's Choice awards of $250 each; no payment for standard inclusion in the online gallery. --- # Call for Art: THROWING SHADE **Hosted by:** Art Fluent **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Boston, MA, United States | **Deadline:** January 8, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $25 ## About This Program > "Light and shadow" ### About this opportunity Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, THROWING SHADE. ### Theme Light and shadow speak to the parts of us that words miss. Light reveals, shadow conceals, and in the space between them, mystery and emotion come alive. In any medium, light and shadow guide our attention and shape how we sit with a piece. Show us your version of THROWING SHADE. ### Calendar JPEGs due by Friday, January 8, 2027, at midnight MST. Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, February 5, 2027. ### Awards All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com - Best of Show: $750 - Two Director's Choice awards: $250 each ### Entry Fee $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com. ### Eligibility This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. ### Rules Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image. ### Selection Process Director's choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors. ### Entry Procedure Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website where you can create a FREE artist account, add your details, upload your images, and submit work to THROWING SHADE. ### Media Preparation All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb. Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. ### Notification Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror's selections. ### Sales All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist's website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale. ### Giving Back A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Open to all - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. AI-generated work will not be accepted. ### Additional Requirements - JPEG/JPG images only, properly cropped and in focus - Images 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side, maximum file size 5 MB - Video formats: MOV, MP4, WMV; aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9; resolution min 640x480, max 1920x1080; file size under 100 MB - Up to 20 total entries (images and/or video) - Diptychs and triptychs uploaded as a single image ## Compensation & Benefits Best of Show $750, two Director's Choice awards of $250 each; no payment for standard inclusion in the online gallery. **Includes:** Prize Best of Show: $750. Two Director's Choice awards: $250 each. All accepted pieces will be displayed in the online gallery at art-fluent.com. For any artwork sold, the artist receives 100% of the sale. ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 11, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 8, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** hello@art-fluent.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/throwing-shade-prospectus/