People of the Land
A figurative group show focused on rural life can evoke narratives of nostalgia, hard labor, community, or the "para-pastoral" (a darker, more uncanny view of the countryside).
People of the Land is a curated figurative online exhibition on Artsy designed to bridge the nostalgic romanticism between the wild wild west of the Americas, the outback of the Australian stockman, the South American gauchos, the guagiros of Cuba and the Caribbean, to the modern urban consciousness and the enduring, often overlooked narratives of rural life. By focusing on the human figure—the rancher, the farmer, the cowboy, the Indigenous steward and the women who paved the way working the fields while keeping the home nurtured—this show explores the profound, symbiotic relationship between people and the land they cultivate. Through a diverse range of figurative styles, from classical realism to contemporary expressionism, the exhibition seeks to honor the storytelling traditions of those who live by the seasons and the soil.
Artworks may not be larger than 8×10 inches. Traditional mediums including oil, pastels, watercolor, and drawings. No digital or photography. AI may be used to create the original concept for the reference. Please include this information with your submission.
This online group show will be available on Artsy and open to the artists who are members of our community. Join our Patreon group to submit.
DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2026
VIEWING ROOM: JULY to DECEMBER 2026
A Poetic Response
Curated by Dr. Samuel Peralta
Artists are invited to submit a work inspired by a poem. The artists will supply a link to the poem in their submission. All mediums and sizes are acceptable including traditional and digital. Download the 2025 catalogue of the show here.
This online group show will be available on Artsy and open to the artists who are members of our community. Join our Patreon group to submit.
Deadline July 15, 2026
Viewing Room: August to December 2026
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE @ARTSY
NSFW artwork — specifically "NUDES AND OTHER SUBJECTS NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR INSTAGRAM"
Call for artists to submit paintings and drawings that wouldn't typically be allowed on platforms like Instagram due to nudity or adult subject matter
Deadline: August 15, 2026
Guidelines: Original artworks made by hand.
Theme specifics: Figurative nudes and other broader subjects such as smoking.
How to submit: Become a member @Patreon to access the submission form.
Please note that this is an online exclusive on Artsy. No need to ship artworks to the gallery. Artworks must be available to sell through our Artsy listing and if the work sells, the artist will be responsible to ship the work to the buyer in a timely manner. Accepted artworks will be up on Artsy until the end of the year (December 31, 2026). They may be taken down if the artist is not in good standing as a member of the 33PA community. Marketing nudes and other subjects NSFW may mean that we use creative license such as you see on the image above so that we may share to our followers. By submitting artwork and being accepted to this call, the artist grants Didi Menendez creative license to reach as many buyers as possible. Visit our gallery Artsy listing.