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 Artist Apply 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 including painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, video, installation, and mixed media.

What cities does The Holy Art exhibit in?

The Holy Art exhibits in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Athens, Amsterdam, Brighton, and Paros. The gallery also features a Times Square billboard at 1568 Broadway, New York City. Each city hosts regular exhibitions throughout the year with open calls for artists worldwide.

What is a physical and digital exhibition?

A physical and digital exhibition at The Holy Art means your artwork is displayed both on the gallery wall as a physical piece and on digital screens within the gallery space. This dual format gives artists maximum exposure. Artists can submit physical works to hang on the walls or submit digital versions of their work to be displayed on the gallery's digital screens without needing to ship anything.

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, meaning there are no restrictions on subject matter or style. The gallery welcomes emerging and established artists from all countries.

How does the Times Square billboard work?

The Holy Art's Times Square billboard is located at 1568 Broadway, New York City. Your artwork is displayed 22 times per day as part of a curated collective showcase of 15 artists. The billboard accepts digital illustration, photography, graphic design, motion graphics, and video art. No travel is required. Artists submit their work digitally from anywhere in the world.

What open calls for artists are available in 2026?

The Holy Art has open calls in 2026 for: Barcelona (19-24 June), New York (10-13 July and 13-16 November), London (17-20 July), Paros Greece (31 July - 4 August), Paris (18-21 September), Athens (25-27 September), Tokyo (6-9 October), Milan (23-26 October), Amsterdam (30 October - 2 November), and Times Square billboard (ongoing). All exhibitions are open theme and accept all mediums.

Can I exhibit without shipping my artwork?

Yes. The Holy Art offers a digital exhibition option where your artwork is displayed on digital screens in the gallery. You submit your work digitally and it is showcased on custom interactive frames and projectors. Artists from anywhere in the world can participate without shipping physical work.

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 240,000+ artists and collectors.

What are the best open calls for artists right now?

The Holy Art currently has open calls for artists across multiple international cities: London, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Athens, Amsterdam, Paros and the Times Square billboard. All open calls are free to apply, accept all mediums, and have an open theme. Both physical exhibition (artwork on the gallery wall) and digital exhibition (artwork on digital screens, no shipping required) options are available. Over 25,000 artists have exhibited with The Holy Art across 400+ exhibitions in 20+ cities. Apply at theholyart.com/open-calls

Darling Graham | The Holy Art

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Darling Graham is a contemporary visual artist whose practice unfolds as a personal visual journal, exploring the emotional landscape of everyday life through drawing, photography, and digital media. Working between Canada and the United States, she creates one-of-a-kind mixed-media works by combining archival pigment prints with hand-applied charcoal, graphite, and soft pastel. Her intimate imagery reflects themes of vulnerability, resilience, memory, and connections, inviting viewers to pause and recognize fragments of their own emotional experiences.

Social Networks :

-Instagram: @darlinggraham.art

-Website: www.darlinggraham.com

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1. Inspiration & Style

My artistic journey began with drawing and photography, both of which taught me to observe the emotional details of everyday life. Over time, I developed a mixed-media practice that combines archival pigment prints with hand-applied charcoal, graphite, and soft pastel.

My work explores themes such as loneliness, friendship, love, fashion, money, power, vulnerability, resilience, and memory. I think of each artwork as a page from a visual journal, capturing the emotional landscape of everyday life through a contemporary visual language.

2. Creative Process

I usually begin with quiet observation and my personal journal. Inspiration comes from everyday life, photographs I take, books, meaningful phrases, philosophical ideas, Instagram, and spontaneous sketches. These elements gradually evolve into drawings and are transformed into one-of-a-kind mixed-media works through digital media, archival pigment prints, and hand-applied charcoal, graphite, and pastel.

Music and long walks often help me enter a creative mindset.

3. Artistic Influences

I admire both classical draftsmanship and contemporary photography, but I use these influences as a foundation rather than a destination. My goal is to create a personal visual language that feels intimate, emotional, and unmistakably my own.

Leonardo da Vinci has always been my greatest artistic inspiration. I admire not only his genius but also the fact that many of his works remained unfinished. To me, life is constantly transforming, and the idea of something being completely "finished" feels almost ephemeral. Art, like life, is always evolving.

4. Emotion & Expression

Emotion is at the center of every work I create. Rather than illustrating a specific story, I invite viewers to recognize their own experiences within the image. I hope each work becomes a quiet space for reflection and empathy.

The eyes are especially important in my work. I see them as reflections of the soul and of our shared human experience. In many ways, I believe an entire universe can exist within a single gaze.

5. Standout Projects

Although No More Tears... is one of my most meaningful works, my newest piece, Protea, is especially close to my heart. I devoted particular attention to the eyes and to capturing an expression of innocence, vulnerability, and quiet strength. It will be exhibited in New York, and I am excited to share it with the public.

6. Feedback & Growth

I value thoughtful feedback because it helps me grow and see my work from new perspectives. At the same time, I trust my artistic intuition and only incorporate suggestions that remain true to my vision.

I actually prefer honest criticism over silence. Meaningful conversations about art are often where growth begins.

7. Motivation & Inspiration

Curiosity keeps me motivated. Even during creative blocks, I continue drawing, photographing, visiting exhibitions, and observing everyday moments.

Because my work is essentially a visual journal, almost every daily experience can become inspiration. The smallest moments often lead to the strongest ideas.

8. Exhibiting Work

I am delighted to exhibit with The Holy Art Gallery. I appreciate the opportunity to share my work with an international audience and to connect with collectors, curators, and fellow artists from diverse cultural backgrounds.

9. Future Goals

My long-term goal is to establish an international career through museum-quality exhibitions, collaborations with respected galleries, and continued artistic growth. I hope to build a body of work that resonates across cultures while remaining deeply personal and emotionally authentic.

10. Audience Connection

I hope viewers leave with a sense of recognition and emotional connection. My work explores universal themes such as friendship, loneliness, love, fashion, money, and power through intimate, personal imagery.

If someone sees a fragment of their own story reflected in one of my works and feels understood, then I have achieved what I set out to do as an artist

Artist spotlight : Darling Graham