---
title: Call for Oil Paintings
description: International open call for oil painting; selected artists receive a 2-6 page spread in Collect Art's print and digital magazines. Free to enter, 25 EUR fee if accepted.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/232fa7d4-26b1-4e1f-a945-744fe17068aa
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
programType: Open call
organization: Collect Art
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/collect-art
deadline: "2026-09-27"
location: Tbilisi, Georgia
isOnline: true
compensationRange: No payment to artists; participants receive a 2-6 page magazine spread, a complimentary digital issue, and possible inclusion in the book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'. A 25 EUR participation fee applies if accepted.
disciplines:
  - oil painting
  - painting
  - conceptual
---

# Call for Oil Paintings

**Hosted by:** Collect Art

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Tbilisi, Georgia | **Deadline:** September 27, 2026

## About This Program

> "No theme for this edition — dedicated exclusively to oil painting"

Collect Art is pleased to announce our international open call dedicated exclusively to Oil Painting.

From the luminous glazes of the Northern Renaissance and the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era to the bold, expressive brushwork of Impressionism and modern abstraction, oil painting stands as one of the most transformative mediums in art history. For centuries, it has offered artists unrivaled depth, richness of color, and versatility, allowing them to capture both the subtle textures of reality and the boundless landscapes of human imagination.

Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in oil paintings.

There is no theme for this edition.

With this open call, we invite contemporary artists from around the globe to explore the expressive potential of this timeless, historical medium and show how it continues to evolve today. Whether your approach is rooted in classical realism, experimental abstraction, figurative narrative, or mixed techniques, we want to see how you harness the power of oil.

Each participant will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, statement, interview, QR code linked to their website and/or social media, and 2-10 featured artworks. Additionally, selected musicians will also have their musical works accessible through QR codes. All participants will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine.

Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'

### Requirements for the submission

- Up to 12 photos
- Details of the work (title, medium, size, year)
- Brief biography
- Artist statement (min 100 words each)
- Website
- Social media links

### Deadline

September 27, 2026

### Application Fee

No Fee. The participation fee is 25 EUR (in case of acceptance).

### How to apply?

Send us the required files and information at: info@collectartwork.org

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** oil painting, painting, conceptual
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to visual artists worldwide, aged 18 and above, working in oil paintings. There is no theme for this edition. The participation fee is 25 EUR, payable only in case of acceptance.

### Additional Requirements

Artists - Up to 12 photos, details of the work (title, medium, size, year), brief biography, artist statement (min 100 words each), website, and social media links.

## Compensation & Benefits

No payment to artists; participants receive a 2-6 page magazine spread, a complimentary digital issue, and possible inclusion in the book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'. A 25 EUR participation fee applies if accepted.

No payment to artists is stated. Participants receive a 2-6 page magazine spread, a complimentary digital issue, and a link for ordering the printed magazine. A participation fee of 25 EUR applies in case of acceptance.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 27, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** info@collectartwork.org

## How to Apply