2026 International FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Socially & Politically Engaged Art

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About the Call Full Details

The 13th annual FL3TCH3R Exhibit invites global artists to participate in a prestigious juried exhibition focused on social and political engagement. Hosted at the Fischman Gallery in Johnson City, Tennessee, the exhibition highlights visual culture that reflects the tensions, contradictions, and urgencies of contemporary life. This call seeks work that serves as a site of witness, dissent, and imagination, addressing pressing global issues through creative practice.

Eligible participants include artists and designers aged 18 and older from any country. The exhibition welcomes a broad spectrum of media, including 2D and 3D works, digital art, ceramics, photography, and film. All submissions must be original and reflect current societal concerns, investigating the role of art as a catalyst for change, provocation, and the exposure of power structures.

Entry Fees

$40 for up to three works by June 23; $45 for entries during the extended deadline (June 24-30). $10 for each additional entry.

The Prizes

Primary Award Value More than $2,000 in total awards, including Best of Show, two Awards of Excellence, the Sammie L. Nicely Award, and various category-specific honors.