Myth & legend

NOMA Gallery invites artists worldwide to explore the theme of Myth & Legend—the timeless stories that shape who we are. We’re looking for work inspired by mythology, folklore, ancient gods, heroic journeys, archetypes, and the mysteries passed down through cultures across the world.

Myth & Legend can be epic or intimate, historical or reimagined—traditional narratives or entirely new legends of your own making. Show us work that taps into wonder, symbolism, and the deeper truths hidden inside story: fate, devotion, transformation, power, sacrifice, and the unknown.

If your work speaks to ancient worlds, folklore, spiritual myth, legendary figures, monsters, saints, quests, or modern myths with old roots—this call is for you.

We’ve leveled up how we award artists.

NOMA returns 70% of all entry fees collected as a cash Prize Pool.

The more entries the show receives, the larger the Prize Pool becomes.

🏆 Best of Show — 60% of Prize Pool (juried)
🗳️ People’s Choice — 20% of Prize Pool (public voting)
🏅 Finalists (2) — 10% of Prize Pool each (juried)

✨ Winners + finalists also receive official NOMA badges + certificates.

• 20 entries → $200 total → $140 Prize Pool
   
• 40 entries → $400 total → $280 Prize Pool
   
• 75 entries → $750 total → $525 Prize Pool
  Prize Pool always equals 70% of entry fees collected. Totals may vary with Early Bird entries.