INNER WORLDS
International Juried Exhibition
This December, we invite artists to journey inward and explore the landscapes of the mind, heart, and spirit.
This December, we invite artists to journey inward and explore the landscapes of the mind, heart, and spirit. Inner Worlds celebrates the visions we carry within us — dreams, memories, emotions, subconscious realms, imagination, and the stories that shape who we are beneath the surface. From surreal dreamscapes and abstract emotion to symbolic portraits and conceptual reflections, we want to see the hidden places your creativity leads you. 🎨 All media welcome — figurative, abstract, surreal, conceptual, digital, sculptural, mixed media, photography, and more.
Important Dates
$8 $10
Early bird ends 2026-11-07
5 per artist
Best of Show — 60% of the prize pool + a 2-month online SOLO feature on nomaocala.com People's Choice — 20% of the prize pool 2 Finalists — 10% of the prize pool each The prize pool is funded by 60% of competition entry-fee revenue.
Eligibility
Open to artists worldwide. All artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Accepted Media
Painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, collage, printmaking, and video/new media when applicable. AI-generated artwork is not accepted.
Juror
TBA
How It Works 01 — Choose an Open Call Select the exhibition that best fits your work. 02 — Submit Your Artwork Upload your image and artwork details through the submission portal. 03 — Exhibition Goes Live Accepted works are presented in NOMA's online exhibition. 04 — Awards Announced Winners, finalists, People's Choice, and sponsor awards are announced on the 25th.
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