Think you can break all the rules with your palette? Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color throws open the doors to unfiltered creative expression, calling artists around the world to submit works that speak volumes in form, hue, and emotion. This international exhibition at Limner Gallery promises not just a gallery wall but a platform for bold statements: selected pieces will hang in New York’s Hudson Valley gallery and be promoted online through the Limner Gallery website and social channels. Whether you’re a photographer, painter, sculptor, or video artist, the midnight deadline on November 8, 2025, marks your last chance to stake a claim in this celebration of visual voice.
Participants may enter via digital JPG submissions, uploading one to four artworks for a flat fee of $35, with each additional image costing $5 and sculptors enjoying one free extra view. Video artists can simply provide a publicly accessible link, making the entry process seamless and inclusive. All media types are embraced under the broad theme of personal truth, identity, social commentary, resistance, or pure creative freedom, with technical guidelines capping digital files at 2500 pixels on the longest side. This may be one of the best photo challenges online for those looking to see their work exhibited in a gallery in New York.
With no rigid tracks or subcategories to navigate, every artist stands on equal footing in this open theme photography competition, and the judges’ selections will be announced by November 30, 2025—posting results on the SlowArt website before follow-up emails. Following acceptance, artists benefit from limelight exposure between March 5 and 28, 2026, at Limner Gallery, where works can be displayed for sale under a 35% commission agreement, and will also feature on the gallery’s website and social channels.
The Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color Prizes
The exhibition prize for Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color centers on professional exposure and promotional support:
- Group Exhibition Participation: All selected artists will exhibit their submitted works at Limner Gallery from March 5 to 28, 2026, providing direct engagement with visitors in a respected Hudson Valley venue.
- Online Showcase: Accepted works will be featured on the Limner Gallery website and promoted through the gallery’s social media channels, extending visibility beyond the physical gallery walls.
- Sales Opportunity: Artists may offer their works for sale during the exhibition, with a gallery commission of 35% on any sales, ensuring artists retain creative control and copyright.
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The Categories of the Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color
Unlike many themed calls that split submissions into discrete categories, Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color maintains a single open theme, encouraging submissions across all media that embody the central concept of art as a vehicle for unexpurgated voice and color. This inclusive approach spotlights the overall theme rather than segmented tracks.
Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color Dates and Entry Fees
- Submission Deadline: November 8, 2025 (entries must arrive by 12:00 midnight via email)
- Notification of Results: Posted no later than November 30, 2025 on the SlowArt website (email confirmations follow).
- Exhibition Dates: March 5 – 28, 2026 at Limner Gallery.
Entry Fees:
- $35 for one to four digital artworks
- $5 for each additional artwork beyond four.
How to Enter:
Artists should prepare individual JPG (or JPEG) images no larger than 2500 pixels on the longest side and email them—up to four attachments for $35, plus $5 per additional image with the subject line “Unexpurgated Entry.” Video artists may submit a public Vimeo or YouTube link. Payments via PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, or credit/debit card are required at submission time; mail a check or money order if necessary.
Why Enter Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color?
Participating in Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color offers artists a factual route to both gallery and digital exposure, combining curated New York gallery placement with targeted online promotion. The inclusive selection process is designed to spotlight bold creative speech, with transparent notification timelines and professional commission terms. Selected works gain visibility among collectors, critics, and peers, making this one of the most compelling paths for established and emerging artists alike. For those seeking more online photo contests, Deartline highlights this opportunity among its curated global listings.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Unexpurgated – Freedom in Form and Color has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Entrants must be 18 or older and submit original work under the theme of unfiltered expression. Wall-mounted pieces must not exceed 72″ in height or 120″ in width; sculptural works must fit through a 36″ door. All entries are for exhibition selection only; images must be JPG format, under 2500 pixels, and sent as individual attachments or via provided links. Videos require a public Vimeo or YouTube URL.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain full copyright of submitted images and artworks. All digital files are deleted after the jury process. Selected artists grant Limner Gallery and SlowArt Productions non-exclusive promotional rights to use images in printed materials, on the gallery website, and across social media, with no transfer of artwork rights.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
