“SUMMER in the city 2026“ at The Stage Gallery

- Free topic -

Participation from € 109,-*

Audience Award

A vote will be held among visitors to the exhibition during the opening reception. The artist of the audience favourite will be entitled to participate free of charge in another group exhibition of their choice in the following 6 months with an artwork in format S!**

SUMMER in the City 2026

Photography · Painting · Sculpture
Group Exhibition at The Stage Gallery

The Stage Gallery warmly invites artists to participate in SUMMER in the City 2026. This group exhibition is dedicated to current positions in contemporary art and brings together diverse artistic voices in an engaging dialogue.

We are seeking works in the fields of photography, painting, and sculpture that demonstrate a distinctive visual language, conceptual clarity, or experimental approaches. The exhibition is thematically open – both independent works and pieces addressing urban dynamics, summer atmospheres, social developments, transformation, or personal perspectives are welcome.

Accepted disciplines:

  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Experimental and interdisciplinary works

Both abstract and figurative works are welcome. The theme is open.

The aim of the exhibition is to present a diverse selection of artistic positions and to provide participating artists with a professional platform for visibility and exchange.

The call is open to artists of all experience levels.

We look forward to diverse, bold, and inspiring submissions and to a vibrant exhibition SUMMER in the City 2026 at The Stage Gallery.

Opening: Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Exhibition duration: until July 29th, 2026

Participation is on a first come, first served basis.

Registration deadline: as long as space is available!

Participation info
  • 14 days (July 16th – 29th, 2026)
  • Open: Tue. – Fri. 2 – 6 p.m., Sun. 2 – 5 p.m. (Sun. no counselling and no sales)
  • Formats: 1 artwork S (incl. framing the longest side max. 40cm) or 1 artwork M (incl. framing the longest side max. 70cm) or 1 artwork L (incl. framing the longest side max. 100cm) or 1 artwork L+ (incl. framing the longest side max. 120cm)
  • Sold artworks can be replaced with new ones (same size or smaller) during the exhibition.
  • Participation fee per artwork: 109 € (S), 149 € (M), 189 € (L) resp. 219 € (L+) (each incl. 19% VAT)
  • Sculptures and objects on request
  • The costs for flyers/posters and public relations are included in the participation fee.
  • In case of sale we charge a commission of 25% of the sales price.

Exhibition & Audience Award – Here's how it works!

Participate in the exhibition
There is a fee to participate in our group exhibition.
The participation fee covers the space, organization, and advertising—and you’re officially part of it!

Audience Award – Your chance to participate again
During the opening reception, the audience can vote for the work or artist they like best.
Each person present has one vote—fair and transparent.
After the voting has ended, the votes will be counted by The Stage Gallery.

What can you win?
Most votes = another participation in a group exhibition within 6 months with an artwork in S format!

Fairness counts
The participation fee only secures your place in the group exhibition.
The audience award is a free extra – as a special token of appreciation from the audience.
Attempts at manipulation (e.g., multiple voting) will result in the votes being disqualified.

Important:
 

Voting is a voluntary action for artistic recognition – not a competition.

**This includes participation in another group exhibition of their choice in the following 6 months (except X-MAS exhibition) with one artwork in S format! If the artist wishes to participate with a larger format, only the difference in price will be charged.