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Held Together delves into the intricate interplay between fragility and endurance, exploring how moments of vulnerability can coexist with remarkable strength. It invites viewers to reflect on fragility in its many forms—personal, societal, and environmental—and consider how instability, loss, and uncertainty shape the human experience.

For this exhibition, we’re seeking work that examines how artists navigate the delicate tensions in their lives and the world around them, confronting themes of impermanence, resilience, and repair. We welcome both literal and abstract interpretations of fragility and endurance. 

By examining the spaces where things come undone and are rebuilt, Held Together is a testament to the beauty and complexity of resilience in a world that is both precarious and full of possibility.

Eligibility: Artists of all backgrounds, disciplines, and experience levels are invited to submit their work for consideration. Must be 18+ to submit.

We accept all 2D & 3D mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation art. We do not accept film or video at this time.

Magazine & Catalogue Feature:

This exhibition will be featured in our quarterly print magazine, New Visionary. Additionally, a print catalog will be available, showcasing all the artists included in the exhibition.

Meet Our Guest Curator, Sergio Gomez

Sergio Gomez is a visual artist, gallery director, author, and podcast host known for his large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore the cycles of life. Based in South Florida after years in Chicago, his work has been featured in over 45 solo exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally in museums in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna, as well as in over 150 group exhibitions worldwide. He is the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B Art Center and founder of 33 Contemporary Gallery, curating over 100 exhibitions, including the renowned National Wet Paint MFA and National Self Portrait Annual. Sergio co-founded Art NXT Level®, a coaching platform for artists, and hosts the popular Art NXT Level podcast with 375+ episodes. As co-author of Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully!, he empowers artists to build sustainable careers. His contributions also extend to the Lunar Codex Project, with his work set to land on the moon through SpaceX missions.

Additional info:

You may submit 1-2 images of your work for $25, 3-4 images for $30, or 5-6 images for $35.

You do not need to include the dates of artwork that you submit.

Work does not have to be for sale to be included in this exhibit. We include work that is for sale, along with work that is not available.

Requirements:

Please be sure to include high-quality images of your work, 72 DPI, minimum 800 pixels wide
All images must be cropped to show only the artwork (with the exception of 3D work)
Bio, 300 words max
Artist Statement, 300 words max
Files no larger than 10 MB
This virtual exhibition will be presented in Spring 2025. Our exhibitions are presented to our website visionaryartcollective.com and promoted on our social media platform: @visionaryartcollective

All communication regarding this exhibition will take place via Submittable. Artists will be notified within six to eight weeks after the deadline.

Visionary Art Collective’s mission is to connect contemporary art with education. The submission fees we receive go towards funding our platform, and enable us to continue providing opportunities and free educational resources to artists and educators around the world.