2026 INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS
Exhibit Your Art During Miami Art Week™
Become an Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist and present your work in a professionally curated gallery exhibition in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, December 1–6, 2026.
International applicants welcome • Gallery representation not required
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: August 31, 2026.
Exhibit Your Artwork at arteNXT 2026
Choose how you Participate: In-Person, Digital, or both
Whether you exhibit in-person or through the Official photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work, expand your network, and gain international exposure.
Be Seen.
Be Discovered.
The Future of Contemporary Art
About the Exhibitions
The arteNXT™ Contemporary Art Exhibition
The arteNXT™ Contemporary Art Exhibition showcases outstanding contemporary artists working across traditional, digital and emerging media.
Presented during Miami Art Week™, one of the world's leading annual celebrations of art and culture, arteNXT™ provides selected artists with the opportunity to exhibit before collectors, curators, galleries, media and an international audience while earning the designation of Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist.
Participants become part of the growing ARTWEEK™ community, creating opportunities that extend well beyond the exhibition itself.
Who Benefits
EMERGING ARTISTS: Build visibility and introduce your practice to new audiences.
MID-CAREER ARTISTS: Expand collector, curatorial, and institutional connections.
ESTABLISHED ARTISTS: Present significant work in a focused contemporary exhibition.
GALLERIES & ORGANIZATIONS: Present artists, projects and cultural initiatives.
The arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition
The arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition extends the reach of Miami Art Week™ by showcasing outstanding contemporary artists from around the world through a professionally curated online exhibition on the ARTWEEK™ platform.
Open to both emerging and established individual artists, the exhibition provides year-round visibility, allowing participants to present their work to collectors, curators, galleries, art professionals and enthusiasts well beyond the annual event.
Selected participants receive the designation of Official 2026 arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition Artist, joining an international community of artists while benefiting from an ongoing professional presence throughout the year.
2025 MIAMI ART WEEK ARTIST EXPERIENCES & MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
From CBS Miami Dec 2025 Miami Art Week on-site Broadcasts
Choose Your Miami Art Week Exhibition Experience
Official 2026 Exhibitor Benefits
Every Accepted Exhibitor Receives More Than Exhibition Space
When you are accepted into an official Miami Art Week™ exhibition, you become part of the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem—an international platform designed to support artists, photographers, galleries, and cultural organizations before, during, and beyond Miami Art Week™.
Your participation includes professional recognition, year-round digital visibility, promotional opportunities, networking, and complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership, providing continued value long after the exhibition concludes.
arteNXT In-Person Exhibition
Present your artwork during Miami Art Week™ as an Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist, exhibiting in a professionally curated contemporary art exhibition in Miami's Wynwood Arts District.
Benefits
Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist designation
Exhibit during Miami Art Week™ in a professionally curated contemporary art gallery exhibition
Connect with collectors, galleries, curators, museums, designers, art consultants, media, and cultural organizations
International exposure and professional recognition
Professional ARTWEEK™ Artist Profile & Exhibitor Directory listing through November 15, 2027
Promotion through the Miami Art Week™ and ARTWEEK™ websites, email newsletters, and social media channels
Invitations to networking receptions, panel discussions, artist programs, and select special events*
Eligibility for editorial features, artist spotlights, awards, and future exhibition opportunities
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership for the 2026–2027 exhibition year
Priority notification of future exhibitions, festivals, competitions, and professional opportunities throughout the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem
Tier I – Main Gallery Location — $1,199 for the entire Week (central part of gallery space)
Tier II – Secondary Gallery Location — $999 for the entire Week (same gallery space, in rear of gallery)
Option for Premium Space at entrance of Gallery for the entire Week (based on availability)
Among the lowest exhibition fees of any official exhibition presented during Miami Art Week™, and photographers retain 100% of all artwork sales. Participation costs are subsidized through the efforts of the Art Week Global Foundation.
arteNXT Digital Exhibition
Showcase your artwork through the Official 2026 arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition and participate in a curated international exhibition offering year-round visibility and professional recognition.
Benefits
Official 2026 arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition Artist designation
Participate from anywhere in the world
Inclusion in the Official 2026 arteNXT™ Digital Exhibition through November 15, 2027
Selected works eligible for official Miami Art Week™ programming*, digital displays and curated promotional features, i.e. *displayed at Official Miami Art Week events including main Wynwood Gallery
Professional ARTWEEK™ Artist Profile, Online Portfolio & Exhibitor Directory listing
Global exposure to collectors, galleries, curators, museums, designers, and art enthusiasts
Promotion through the Miami Art Week™ and ARTWEEK™ websites, email newsletters, and social media channels
Invitations to select networking, educational, and professional development programs*
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership for the 2026–2027 exhibition year
Priority notification and eligibility for future exhibitions, competitions, editorial features, and professional opportunities across the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem, including New York Art Week™, Los Angeles Art Week™, Wynwood Art Week™, and future ARTWEEK™ destination programs.
Option 1 — Miami Digital Exhibition: $279 annually
Option 2 — ARTWEEK™ Multi-City Digital Exhibition (Miami + Wynwood + NYC + LA): $399 annually. Yes, there’s a Wynwood Art Week coming in 2027.
Option 2 provides one annual digital exhibition package spanning Miami Art Week™, New York Art Week™, and Los Angeles Art Week™, providing year-round visibility across the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem.
Participation Notes
* Invitations to networking events, educational programs, panel discussions, special programming, receptions, and other official Miami Art Week™ activities are subject to the applicable participation package, venue capacity, scheduling, and event eligibility.
Benefits, programming, promotional opportunities, and participation features may evolve as additional partnerships, venues, and ARTWEEK™ initiatives are announced throughout the 2026–2027 exhibition year.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Exhibit at the arteNXT Contemporary Art Exhibition — in person, digitally, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why you should Exhibit with arteNXT…
Exhibit during Miami Art Week™, one of the world's premier annual celebrations of art and culture.
Receive the Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist designation.
Present your work before collectors, curators, galleries and media from around the world.
Receive a complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership with additional year-round benefits.
Gain exposure through the ARTWEEK™ digital platform, Exhibitor Directory and promotional channels.
Become part of a growing international community of artists, cultural organizations and creative professionals.
Read more in our FAQs below.
It is nearly impossible to capture all questions in the FAQs. Please contact us at hello@miamiartweek.org if you need an answer. Thanks.
-
arteNXT™ is an official Miami Art Week™ contemporary art exhibition produced and managed by Miami Art Week, LLC. The exhibition showcases exceptional emerging, mid-career and established artists working across a broad range of contemporary visual media in a professionally curated gallery environment during one of the world's leading annual celebrations of art and culture.
-
Applications are open to visual artists, galleries, artist collectives, curators, designers, nonprofit arts organizations and other creative practitioners presenting original contemporary visual artwork. Gallery representation is NOT required.
-
Yes. arteNXT™ welcomes applications from emerging, mid-career and established artists worldwide. Applications are reviewed on artistic merit, originality, presentation quality and overall fit with the exhibition, not career stage.
-
No. Independent artists are encouraged to apply. Gallery representation is not required.
-
Absolutely. arteNXT™ welcomes applications from artists throughout the United States and around the world.
-
Applications are accepted for original contemporary visual artwork, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, drawing, printmaking, digital art, AI-assisted art, installation, textile art, ceramics, glass, new media and other contemporary visual media.
-
Yes. AI-assisted and AI-generated artwork is welcome but it must be disclosed. Applicants must own or possess all necessary copyrights, licenses and permissions required to exhibit the submitted work.
-
Applicants may upload up to six (6) images that best represent the work they intend to exhibit if accepted.
-
No. Submitted images are used during the curatorial review process. The final artwork(s) exhibited will depend on the exhibition space selected and the curatorial plan.
-
Tier I exhibition spaces include approximately five linear feet of professionally curated wall space, typically accommodating one larger artwork or two smaller works. Optional upgrades and premium locations may also be available, subject to availability.
-
Yes. Depending on the size of your work and your exhibition space, many exhibitors display two or more pieces. Final placement is determined by Exhibition Management.
-
Yes. Exhibitors retain proceeds from artwork sales unless otherwise agreed in writing.
-
Yes. Artists retain full ownership and copyright of all submitted and exhibited artwork.
-
Submitted images may be used by Miami Art Week and ARTWEEK for jury review, exhibition administration, marketing, publicity, websites, social media, catalogs, educational programming and archival purposes as described in the Terms & Conditions of Participation.
-
Applications are reviewed through a competitive curatorial process based on artistic merit, originality, technical execution, presentation quality and overall fit with the exhibition.
-
No. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
-
Accepted applicants will receive notification following completion of the curatorial review process prior to September 15, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis meaning you may be notified of an acceptance prior to that date. Additional information regarding contracts, exhibition logistics and payment schedules will be provided at that time.
-
Accepted In-Person Exhibitors receive numerous benefits, including:
Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist designation
Exhibition space during Miami Art Week™
Featured ARTWEEK™ digital profile
Inclusion in the ARTWEEK™ Exhibitor Directory
Promotional opportunities across ARTWEEK™ media channels
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership
Invitations to networking events and VIP receptions
Priority consideration for future ARTWEEK™ exhibitions and festivals
-
Artists accepted into the exhibition receive the official designation Official 2026 arteNXT™ Exhibition Artist, recognizing their participation in a professionally curated exhibition presented during Miami Art Week™. This designation may be referenced in biographies, résumés, CVs and professional marketing materials.
-
The in-person exhibition takes place during Miami Art Week™. However, accepted exhibitors also receive ongoing exposure through the ARTWEEK™ digital platform and related promotional initiatives.
-
Yes. A non-refundable application fee is required when submitting your application.
-
No. Exhibition participation fees are invoiced only if your application is accepted. Payment can be made in one, two or three instalments.
-
Application fees and participation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please review the Terms & Conditions of Participation for complete details.
-
Please contact Exhibitor Services at exhibitorservices@miamiartweek.org.
PARTICIPATE + COLLABORATE
If you're interested in exhibiting at arteNXT or photoMIAMI, submitting work to the Miami Media Festival, joining our Panel Discussion Series as a guest speaker or panelist, or exploring opportunities as a Sponsor, Advertiser or Partner, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us at hello@miamiartweek.org or schedule a meeting with our team to learn more about becoming part of Miami Art Week 2026.We look forward to connecting with you.
2025 mural at the Miami Art Week Wynwood Gallery by Atomik & Drew