Question 1

What is The Holy Art?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What cities does The Holy Art exhibit in?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a physical and digital exhibition?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Is it free to apply to The Holy Art exhibitions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What mediums does The Holy Art accept?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

How does the Times Square billboard work?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What open calls for artists are available in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Can I exhibit without shipping my artwork?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How many artists has The Holy Art exhibited?

Accepted Answer

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 220,000+ artists and collectors.

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