VENUS RECLAIMED: strength & identity

MARCH 2026 | ZHOU B ART CENTER | CURATED BY DIDI MENENDEZ & SERGIO GOMEZ

Venus Reclaimed is a figurative art exhibition celebrating the resilience, power, and evolving identity of women. Reimagining the timeless symbol of Venus, this show moves beyond traditional ideals of beauty to explore themes of strength, transformation, and self-definition. Through diverse artistic voices, Venus Reclaimed honors the modern woman—unapologetic, dynamic, and deeply rooted in her own narrative.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN LATE IN 2025 AND WILL BE HANDLED BY THE OH FOUNDATION

This will be an invitational and open call. All mediums accepted including painting, drawings, sculptures, original photography, and installations. The accepted works will be available to purchase through the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago or through Artsy. There is no size limitations but please note that artists are responsible for shipping to and from the gallery.

Invited Artists

Kathrin Longhurst
Megan Elizabeth Read
Dianne Gall
Shana Levenson
Heather Brunetti
Narelle Zeller
Carmen Chami
June Stratton
Kimberly Dow
Pippa Hale-Lynch