Open Call for Artists

Our Wild World | Virtual Art Exhibition

From towering forests and native wildflowers to insects, birds, and marine life, Our Wild World celebrates the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Centered around the themes of Flora and Fauna, this international exhibition invites artists and photographers to explore the beauty, complexity, and interconnectedness of the natural world.

Whether your work captures the details of a single flower, documents local wildlife, imagines future ecosystems, or celebrates the landscapes that inspire you, we welcome creative perspectives that encourage curiosity, appreciation, and conservation.

Who Can Submit?

Submissions are open internationally to artists and photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels. We welcome emerging and established creatives working in any visual medium.

What We're Looking For

We welcome original work inspired by this exhibition's themes, including:

• Painting

• Drawing

• Mixed Media & Collage

• Photography

• Sculpture & Ceramics

• Fiber Arts

• Printmaking

• Digital Art

• Illustration

• Nature Journaling

• Botanical & Wildlife Studies

Both realistic and conceptual interpretations are encouraged.

Selected Artists Receive

Artists selected for the exhibition may receive opportunities including:

• Inclusion in the virtual Our Wild World exhibition

• Promotion through Confluence Community's website and social media platforms

• A digital exhibition archive for your professional portfolio

• Consideration for future publications, exhibitions, and collaborative opportunities

Submission Guidelines

• Open internationally.

• Original artwork only.

• All visual mediums are welcome.

• NO AI GENERATED ART WORK

• Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their work.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: August 25th, 2026

Exhibition Opens: September 4th, 2026

Our Philosophy

The Our Wild World exhibition celebrates the creativity inspired by nature while encouraging curiosity, appreciation, and stewardship for the environments we share. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated around a theme, bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to create an immersive experience for visitors around the world.

As a volunteer-led organization, we are unable to provide individual response or rejection emails at this time. Some submissions may be considered for future exhibitions if they align more closely with an upcoming theme.

Whether your work appears in this exhibition or another, every submission contributes to a growing archive celebrating the beauty, diversity, and wonder of our wild world.

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