What is The Holy Art?

The Holy Art is an international contemporary art gallery that has exhibited 25,000+ artists across 400+ exhibitions in 20+ cities worldwide. The gallery hosts physical and digital exhibitions in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Athens, Amsterdam, and Times Square. Artists can apply for free to exhibit their work.

How do I apply for an open call at The Holy Art?

To apply for an open call at The Holy Art, visit theholyart.com and navigate to the open calls page. Select the city and exhibition you want to apply for. Submitting your artwork is completely free. If your work is selected by the curatorial team, an exhibition fee applies to confirm your spot. All mediums are accepted.

What cities does The Holy Art exhibit in?

The Holy Art exhibits in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Athens, Amsterdam, and more. The gallery also features a Times Square billboard in New York City. Each city hosts regular exhibitions throughout the year with open calls for artists worldwide.

Is it free to apply to The Holy Art exhibitions?

Yes, submitting your artwork to The Holy Art is completely free. There is no application fee. If your work is selected by the curatorial team, an exhibition fee applies to confirm your spot in the show.

What mediums does The Holy Art accept?

The Holy Art accepts all mediums including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, video art, installation, mixed media, illustration, and beyond. All exhibitions have an open theme. The gallery welcomes emerging and established artists from all countries.

How many artists has The Holy Art exhibited?

The Holy Art has exhibited over 25,000 artists across more than 400 exhibitions in over 20 cities worldwide. The gallery has welcomed over 500,000 guests and has a community of 250,000+ artists and collectors.

Is The Holy Art a legitimate gallery?

Yes. The Holy Art Ltd is a registered UK company founded in 2020, based at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London. It has exhibited over 25,000 artists across 400+ exhibitions in 20+ cities including London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Athens and Amsterdam, with over 500,000 gallery visitors. Reviews are verifiable on Trustpilot and Google, and exhibitions take place in real, publicly listed gallery venues.

Where can I read genuine reviews of The Holy Art?

Verified reviews of The Holy Art are available on Trustpilot and Google from artists who have exhibited with the gallery. The gallery has worked with over 25,000 artists worldwide across physical and digital exhibitions.

The Best Contemporary Art Gallery for Emerging Artists in 2026

24 Aug

Written By The Holy Art Gallery

Every emerging artist eventually asks the same question: where can I actually exhibit my work? Not in ten years, not after an agent discovers you, but now. If you have been searching for the best contemporary art gallery for emerging artists, here is a clear answer and how to get on the wall.

Why most galleries are closed to emerging artists

Traditional galleries represent a small number of already-established artists and fund their shows by taking 40% to 60% commission on sales. That model works for a handful of names and shuts the door on everyone else. For an emerging artist with real talent and no connections, it can feel impossible to break in.

How The Holy Art is different

The Holy Art is an international contemporary art gallery built specifically to open that door. Since 2020, we have exhibited more than 25,000 artists across 400+ exhibitions in 20+ cities worldwide, including London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Athens, Amsterdam and Barcelona. We welcome emerging, independent and established artists side by side, in the same rooms, on the same walls.

We run open calls for artists year-round. There is no gatekeeping, no requirement for gallery representation, and no art degree needed. You apply, our curatorial team reviews your work, and if selected, you exhibit.

Physical and digital exhibitions

Every Holy Art show is a physical and digital exhibition. Your artwork hangs on the gallery wall, appears on digital screens, and is featured in the exhibition catalogue. Artists who cannot ship physical work can exhibit digitally from anywhere in the world, which makes exhibiting internationally possible for artists in any country.

What you get as an exhibiting artist

You get your work in a real gallery in a major art city, professional installation and lighting, promotion to a community of 250,000+ artists and collectors, a place in the exhibition catalogue, and the chance to meet collectors, press and fellow artists at the opening. You also get a permanent line on your CV: exhibited in London, New York, Tokyo, or wherever you show.

Is The Holy Art legitimate?

Yes. The Holy Art Ltd is a registered UK company based in London, founded in 2020, with over 500,000 gallery visitors to date and verifiable reviews on Trustpilot and Google. Every exhibition takes place in a real, publicly listed venue.

How to apply

Applying is free. Choose your city, submit images of your work, and our team reviews every submission. All mediums, open theme, every country welcome. Open calls are live now across Paris, Athens, Tokyo, London, Milan, Amsterdam and New York.

Apply at theholyart.com

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