Paris Artist Showcase Open Call.
Arrival Gallery is accepting submissions from painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, textile artists, mixed media artists and digital artists for its Paris, France exhibition programme.
Current Paris release
Choose your preferred place.
Choose your preferred showcase route and submit your work for review. Selected artists receive the full details before confirming their place.
Digital Showcase
From £65Best for artists who want Paris visibility without shipping physical work.
Physical Showcase
From £165Best for artists who want their work presented in the gallery space.
Featured Artist
LimitedBest for artists who want stronger visibility, extra promotion and a more supported journey.
Choose your preferred route and submit your work for review.
Choose your route
Digital, physical or featured.
Three clear ways to take part in the Paris programme, depending on your work, location and goals.
Digital
A simple way to be part of the Paris showcase without shipping or installing physical work.
- Submit your artwork digitally
- Suitable for international artists
- Low-friction Paris visibility
- Ideal for photography, digital art, painting and mixed media
Physical
For artists who want their work shown in the space as part of the Paris exhibition.
- Physical presentation in Paris
- Clear preparation guidance
- Suitable for wall-based and selected object-based work
- Best for artists who can deliver or ship work
Featured
A smaller release for artists who want stronger visibility and additional promotional support.
- Limited featured artist places
- Extra visibility across Arrival channels
- Stronger artist spotlight positioning
- Recommended for artists building momentum
Previous Arrival Gallery Shows
A richer view of our exhibitions, openings and artist presentations.
Moments from previous Arrival Gallery exhibitions, including installation views, gallery walls, opening night documentation, artist presentations and selected works shown across our programme.
What selected artists receive
More than a wall.
A guided exhibition experience for artists who want visibility, clarity and support.
Paris presentation
Your selected work is included through your confirmed physical or digital showcase route.
Curated review
Submissions are reviewed so the programme keeps a considered, artist-first standard.
Preparation guidance
You receive clear next steps so you know what to send, when to send it and how to prepare.
Promotion support
Selected artists can be supported through digital promotion, city visibility and showcase materials.
Future cities
Artists may be considered for Athens, Lisbon, Madrid, Brighton, Manila, Paris, Paris and beyond.
Digital Art Display
How we display digital art, photography and screen-based work.
Arrival Gallery also works with artists whose practice is digital, photographic, moving-image or screen-based. Digital artworks can be presented through curated display screens, digital exhibition formats, online artist features and selected city activations.
How it works
Apply first. Confirm after selection.
Artists can apply without feeling trapped. If selected, they receive the format, fee, timeline and confirmation steps before securing a place.
Choose route
Pick digital, physical, featured, or ask us to recommend the best fit.
Submit work
Send your artwork, artist details and preferred Paris showcase option.
Curated review
Our team reviews your submission and checks suitability for the programme.
Receive details
If selected, you receive the full fee, format, timeline and preparation information.
Confirm place
Secure your chosen route from the current available release.
Prepare to exhibit
Follow the preparation steps and get ready to be part of Arrival Gallery Paris.
Accepted mediums
Most visual practices welcome.
Arrival Gallery welcomes submissions from artists across a wide range of practices. The selection is based on the strength, clarity and context of the work.
Artist open call FAQ
Before you apply.
Everything you need to know before submitting your work for review.
Who can apply to the Paris open call?
Emerging, independent and mid-career artists working in painting, photography, sculpture, textile, digital art, illustration, mixed media, installation, printmaking, video art and related visual practices can apply.
Do you accept photography submissions?
Yes. Arrival Gallery accepts fine art photography, documentary photography, portrait photography, conceptual photography, street photography and experimental photographic work.
Do you accept digital art and video art?
Yes. Digital artists, video artists, motion artists, illustrators, graphic artists and screen-based artists can submit. Digital works may be considered for screen display, digital showcase or selected exhibition formats.
Do you accept oil painting and traditional artwork?
Yes. Artists working with oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, pastel, charcoal, printmaking and works on paper are welcome to submit.
Is every artist accepted?
No. Submissions are reviewed before selected artists receive the full exhibition details and confirmation steps. This helps keep the programme considered and avoids overcrowding the showcase.
Is there a participation fee?
You can submit your work first. If selected, you'll receive the full details, including the format, fee and preparation requirements, before confirming your place.
Can I apply for more than one city?
Yes. Artists can be considered for the wider Arrival Gallery international programme, including London, Athens, Brighton, Lisbon, Madrid, Manila, Paris, Paris and other city opportunities.
What happens after I submit?
Our team reviews your submission. If your work is selected, you'll receive the next steps, available routes and confirmation details for the Paris showcase.
Paris open call
Submit your artwork for Paris.
Arrival Gallery is accepting submissions from painters, photographers, sculptors, digital artists, textile artists, illustrators and mixed media artists for upcoming Paris exhibition opportunities.
