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Athens open call for artists poster, The Holy Art exhibition 4 to 6 December 2026

Open call for artists

Athens Open Art

4 to 6 Dec 2026

An open theme group show in the centre of Athens. A long white room where the work hangs in a single line down the main wall, a clean and focused space for framed and textile work, in the city where art history began. Your art on the wall, on the screen and in the catalogue.

Free to applyOpen themeAll mediumsAny country

On the wall

Physical works, any size, incl. VAT

1 work£130
2 works£220

On the screen

Digital works, incl. VAT

1 work£65
2 works£100
3 works£120

Where

Normanou 3, 105 55 Athens. Between Monastiraki and the Acropolis.

Digital works are shown on digital screens, on a loop with other artists' work. Prefer not to ship? Send a digital version of your physical work. Physical works must arrive framed. Videos up to 1 minute and 20 MB. Bigger file? Send a PDF with a Google Drive link. You only pay if you are selected. Questions? submissions@theholyart.com

Questions

Who can apply?

Artists from any country, emerging or established, working in any medium. Athens Open Art is an international group exhibition of contemporary art in Athens, with physical works on the wall and digital works on screens. It is free to apply and you only pay if your work is selected.

How do I apply?

Fill in the form on this page. It is free to apply, the theme is open and all mediums are welcome. We review submissions as they arrive and spots are limited. If your work is selected, you pay the exhibition fee to confirm your spot.

How much does it cost?

Applying is free. If you are selected: on the wall (any size), £130 for 1 work or £220 for 2 works. On the screen, £65, £100 or £120 for 1, 2 or 3 works. Prices include VAT.

Do I need to ship my work?

Only for the wall. Physical works must arrive framed. Digital works need no shipping: they are shown on digital screens, on a loop with other artists' work. Prefer not to ship? Send a digital version of your physical work.

What can I submit?

Any medium and any theme: painting, photography, illustration, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, video and more. Videos up to 1 minute and 20 MB. Bigger file? Send a PDF with a Google Drive link.

Is The Holy Art a real gallery?

Yes. The Holy Art Ltd is a registered UK company, founded in 2020. We have shown over 25,000 artists in 20+ cities, in real public gallery spaces. You can read reviews from our artists on Trustpilot and Google.

Is there a guide to exhibiting in Athens?

Yes. Read Where can artists exhibit their work in Athens in our Journal. It covers the venue, the prices and how to apply.

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