--- title: "STILL LIFE: Objects & Light symbolism, and visual possibilities found in familiar objects." description: Juried virtual still-life exhibition by CEV Art Gallery on food, vases, books & plants. $27 entry, deadline Dec 13, 2026. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/82d7eb27-b13c-44db-ae52-1634b001633e type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Exhibition organization: CEV Art Gallery organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/cev-art-gallery deadline: "2026-12-13" entryFee: 27 USD location: Phoenix, AZ, United States isOnline: true disciplines: - painting - drawing - photography - digital art - printmaking - collage - mixed media - fiber and textile art - ceramics - sculpture - glass - metal - wood - paper --- # STILL LIFE: Objects & Light symbolism, and visual possibilities found in familiar objects. **Hosted by:** CEV Art Gallery **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States | **Deadline:** December 13, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $27 ## About This Program > "Still Life: Objects & Light — symbolism and visual possibilities in food, vases, books, and plants" STILL LIFE: OBJECTS & LIGHT - A Juried Virtual Art Exhibition Presented by CEV Art Gallery CEV Art Gallery invites artists to submit original artwork for Still Life: Objects & Light, a juried virtual art exhibition displaying the beauty, symbolism, and visual possibilities found in familiar objects. This exhibition focuses on four primary subjects: food, vases, books, and plants. Artists are encouraged to explore these subjects through thoughtful composition, lighting, color, texture, atmosphere, and artistic perspective. Traditional and contemporary interpretations are welcome. ### Theme Artwork should meaningfully feature one or more of the following: - FOOD — Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meals, beverages, culinary arrangements, and other food-related compositions. - VASES — Decorative vessels, pottery, glass vessels, floral containers, ceramic pieces, and other forms of vases or vessels. - BOOKS — Books, journals, manuscripts, reading arrangements, libraries, and objects associated with literature or reading. - PLANTS — Flowers, houseplants, botanical arrangements, leaves, branches, foliage, and other plant life. Artists may focus on one subject or combine multiple subjects within a single artwork. ### What We Are Looking For We invite artists to transform familiar subjects into compelling works of art. Consider the relationship between: - Light and shadow - Color and composition - Texture and form - Objects and their surroundings - Scale and perspective - Atmosphere and mood - Symbolism and visual storytelling We encourage both traditional still-life compositions and contemporary interpretations. ### Eligible Media We welcome original artwork in a variety of mediums, including: - Painting - Drawing - Photography - Digital art - Printmaking - Collage - Mixed media - Fiber and textile art - Ceramics - Sculpture - Glass - Metal - Wood - Paper - Other appropriate mediums suitable for virtual presentation ### Special Opportunities and Awards For All Selected Finalists: - Official recognition as a finalist in an elite digital exhibition - Powerful exposure through our targeted email blast sent to our thriving art community of artists and collectors - Strategic social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, spotlighting your artistry - Inclusion in an immersive 2D/3D virtual gallery exhibition accessible worldwide - An elegant Digital Award Certificate marking your achievement, perfect for portfolio, websites and social proof - Featured placement in our exclusive Curated Digital Catalog, showcasing your work among top-tier artists For 2nd Place Winners: - All finalist benefits, plus elevated prestige and visibility - A Solo 2D Exhibition hosting up to 10 of your best artworks - An in-depth online feature article including an exclusive interview and artist biography - A personal, beautifully designed digital magazine-style catalog showcasing your collection, interview, and story, a lasting testament to your impact and available for you to print - Prime placement on the main home screen of the CEV Art Gallery website, ensuring maximum exposure to collectors, curators, and art lovers globally For 1st Place Winners: - All finalist benefits, plus elevated prestige and visibility - A Solo 3D Exhibition hosting up to 20 of your best artworks, presented on a cutting-edge digital platform - An in-depth online feature article including an exclusive interview and artist biography - A personal, beautifully designed digital magazine-style catalog showcasing your collection, interview, and story, a lasting testament to your impact and available for you to print - Prime placement on the main home screen of the CEV Art Gallery website, ensuring maximum exposure to collectors, curators, and art lovers globally ALL PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Every artist who submits artwork will receive a CEV Art Gallery promotional/participation graphic. ### Juried Selection Process Jurors will review each artist's entry as a whole and select artwork that demonstrates strong alignment with the theme and is appropriate for a professional virtual exhibition. Jury decisions are confidential and final. Individual juror scores, rankings, and comments will not be provided. ### Entry Fees / Submission Requirements Standard Entry — $27. Submit up to 3 artworks. Extended Entry: Submit up to 4 - 10 artworks at $3 per additional works. Each artwork submission should include: - Artwork title - Medium - Artwork image - Artwork description — maximum 2 sentences - Artist bio or artist statement — maximum 100 words Please submit clear, high-quality images that accurately represent your artwork. ### Content Restrictions The following are not permitted: - AI-generated artwork or artwork created primarily through generative artificial intelligence - Nudity or sexually explicit content - Sadistic or graphic content - Vulgar, offensive, or obscene content - Artwork otherwise deemed inappropriate for a professional gallery exhibition Artwork that violates these requirements will be automatically disqualified with no refund. CEV Art Gallery reserves the right to determine whether submitted artwork meets these requirements. ### Submission Disclaimer Submission to the exhibition does not guarantee acceptance or selection. Please carefully review the exhibition theme and ensure that your submitted artwork aligns with the stated theme and eligibility requirements. Artwork that does not meet the exhibition criteria may not be selected. ### Artist Rights & Artwork Usage Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their artwork. By submitting artwork, artists grant CEV Art Gallery a non-exclusive, limited permission to display, reproduce, and promote the submitted artwork solely in connection with the exhibition and related promotional activities. This may include: - CEV Art Gallery's 2D online portfolio - 3D virtual gallery - Digital exhibition catalog - CEV Art Gallery website - Social media - Email marketing - Promotional and award materials The 2D online portfolio may remain available as part of CEV Art Gallery's permanent exhibition archive. The 3D virtual gallery is temporary and will be removed following the scheduled exhibition period. Artists retain the right to sell, license, display, and otherwise use their artwork independently, subject to any separate agreements they may have with third parties. By submitting, artists confirm that they own or otherwise possess the necessary rights to the artwork and its submitted images. ### No Refunds All entry fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued due to withdrawal, non-selection, change of circumstances, duplicate submissions, failure to meet eligibility requirements, theme mismatch, content violations, or any other reason. ### Notification Selected artists, including 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Finalists, will be privately notified one day before the public exhibition announcement. This provides selected artists with an early preview of their acceptance before the exhibition is publicly announced. ### Exhibition Schedule - Submission Deadline: December 13, 2026 - Jury Period: December 14–20, 2026 - Production: December 21–27, 2026 - Acceptance Notifications: December 27, 2026 - Exhibition Opens: December 28, 2026 - 3D Virtual Gallery Closes: February 7, 2027 ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, digital art, printmaking, collage, mixed media, fiber and textile art, ceramics, sculpture, glass, metal, wood, paper - **Note:** AI-generated artwork or artwork created primarily through generative artificial intelligence is not permitted. Nudity or sexually explicit content, sadistic or graphic content, vulgar, offensive, or obscene content, and artwork otherwise deemed inappropriate for a professional gallery exhibition are not permitted. Artwork that violates these requirements will be automatically disqualified with no refund. ### Additional Requirements - Artwork title - Medium - Artwork image - Artwork description — maximum 2 sentences - Artist bio or artist statement — maximum 100 words ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 16, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 13, 2026 - **Program Start:** December 28, 2026 - **Program End:** March 1, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@cevartgallery.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/cevartgallery/still-life-objects-light-symbolism-and-visual-possibilities-found-in-familiar-objects/