SMILE NOT INCLUDED. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa-themed art show

For this art show, we want artists to engage with one of the most iconic images in art history through contemporary eyes. This themed exhibition centers on reinterpretations of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, encouraging artists to explore the painting’s enduring mystique, cultural saturation, and symbolic power.

Artists are invited to respond freely through homage, critique, abstraction, humor, deconstruction, or personal narrative.

Artworks should examine ideas of beauty, identity, gender, fame, authorship, or the image’s transformation in popular culture, We are looking for fresh perspectives that challenge, reimagine, or expand the meaning of this timeless portrait.

REQUIREMENTS:
We welcome bold, thoughtful, and unexpected approaches that speak to how a 16th-century painting continues to resonate in a contemporary, image-driven world.​

Artists may submit up to five (5) works for consideration.
All mediums and styles are welcome, including three-dimensional work.
Submissions must be sent via email to The.Art.Hunger@gmail.com and should include:

• High-quality images of the work
• Title, dimensions, medium, and price
• A brief artist bio
• If selected, a hanging fee of $10 per piece applies. No commission will be taken on sales.
  All submitted works must be exhibition-ready:

All submitted works must be exhibition-ready

• Properly framed or wired
• Unframed works on paper or panel will not be accepted
• Sculptural and 3D works must be structurally sound and suitable for public display
• All exhibited works must be available for sale, and artists must provide a direct payment method (e.g., Venmo, Cash App).
• Content must remain PG-13, as the gallery is open to all ages.
• Pieces previously showcased at The Art Hunger Gallery in the past 12 months will not be eligible. This helps us make space for new work and ongoing artistic growth.

DATES:
Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Artist Notification: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (via email)
Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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