---
title: Call for Emerging Artists - postcanon
description: >-
  Online gallery postcanon invites emerging artists of any medium (no AI) to
  submit work for a monthly postcard feature and storefront sales; free to
  apply.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/67cf6bf8-f795-45a2-b22f-1a1f443dda00'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Open call
organization: postcanon
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/postcanon'
deadline: '2026-12-31'
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
isOnline: true
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
---

# Call for Emerging Artists - postcanon

**Hosted by:** postcanon

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## About This Program

Based in Chicago, USA, postcanon is an online gallery dedicated to promoting upcoming artists. Our mission is to help people discover current and emerging trends in the arts while providing artists with a meaningful platform to share their work. We aim to represent artists who have had little exposure to the art world. We believe in supporting artists at the beginning of their careers and connecting them with people who can cherish their work.

Beginning April 2026, we will offer a monthly postcard-based service in which subscribers will be mailed a card featuring an artwork from an upcoming artist. Every month, a new artist will be highlighted, and their work will be available for purchase on our storefront for up to a year. We offer limited-edition prints and original work across various price points, so that everyone can have access to artwork they love.

### Eligibility

We are open to seeing all work, but prioritize artists at the start of their careers with various experience levels. We accept artists who have never shared their art to those who already have some exhibitions under their belt.

We accept all mediums of art, except anything with AI. If you're selected as one of our featured artists, one of your artworks will be printed in a postcard format (4" x 6"). Keep this in mind when submitting! The prints and original works we sell on our storefront can be any size.

Free

### How to Apply

Please submit your application to https://www.postcanon.art/artist-submissions

Applications will remain open for subsequent months and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Any questions? Email artists@postcanon.art

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** We are open to seeing all work, but prioritize artists at the start of their careers with various experience levels. We accept artists who have never shared their art to those who already have some exhibitions under their belt. We accept all mediums of art, except anything with AI.

### Additional Requirements

- 3 to 10 pieces
- Only one entry per artist
- Maximum file size: 50MB per image
- Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** artists@postcanon.art

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.postcanon.art/artist-submissions