---
title: Call for Art- PURE ABSTRACTION
description: >-
  International online juried exhibition for abstract art in all fine art
  mediums. Best of Show $750; two Director's Choice awards of $250 each.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/f63bfb08-fed2-416c-b0da-76092a3b3826'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Art Fluent
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/art-fluent'
deadline: '2026-08-29'
entryFee: 25 USD
location: Boston
isOnline: true
compensationRange: 'Best of Show: $750; Two Director''s Choice awards: $250 each'
disciplines:
  - drawing
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - printmaking
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - ceramics
  - fiber art
  - digital art
  - video art
  - pastel
---

# Call for Art- PURE ABSTRACTION

**Hosted by:** Art Fluent

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Boston | **Deadline:** August 29, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

> "Pure Abstraction"

Abstract art open call celebrating artistic freedom and imagination. Show PURE ABSTRACTION through your perspective using colors, shapes, and lines to express feelings or ideas. 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. Accepted works displayed in online gallery at www.art-fluent.com. Best of Show: $750; Two Director's Choice awards: $250 each. Curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill with anonymous committee. Artists receive 100% of sales.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** drawing, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, digital art, video art, pastel
- **Note:** Open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous Art Fluent exhibits not eligible. AI-generated work not accepted. Work copied or done under instructor guidance not eligible.

### Additional Requirements

Entry through CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org. Images must be JPEG/JPG, minimum 1,200 pixels on longest side, maximum 5MB file size. Up to 20 total entries ($25 first entry, $10 each additional). Video formats accepted: MOV, MP4, WMV (aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, min 640x480, max 1920x1080, under 100MB). Diptychs and triptychs uploaded as single image. For 3D work, additional detail shots can be emailed to hello@art-fluent.com at no extra charge.

## Compensation & Benefits

Best of Show: $750; Two Director's Choice awards: $250 each

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** August 29, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 25, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** hello@art-fluent.com

## How to Apply