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If you paint, work in mixed media, teach, or simply love art, you’ll know that exposure and context matter. In 2025, virtual galleries and hybrid shows are not just side-projects–they’re real opportunities. Here are a handful of timely calls you should consider, plus tips for how to approach them.

1. New York-Based Open Calls with Digital Component

One promising opportunity: The Holy Art Gallery – “Art On Loop & New York Open Art 2025”. Deadline: October 28, 2025. Artists of all styles and mediums (painting, mixed-media, video, sculpture) are invited to participate and show work in-person or digitally via cutting-edge displays.

Another to note: Field Projects, NY – Their Winter 2026 open call (deadline Nov 30, 2025) explicitly includes an Online Exhibition, making it perfect if you can’t ship physical work.

These show the trend: New York galleries are increasingly offering hybrid spaces combining physical and online. For painters, this means your work can reach beyond local walls.

2. Fully Virtual and Global Calls

You don’t need to be based in New York to participate in relevant calls. Platforms like ArtConnect and Artwork Archive list many open calls for “online exhibitions” or “digital viewing rooms.”

For example, Artwork Archive lists a “Show your work in-person or digitally … November 7–10 2025, Tribeca” opportunity.

A smart move: look for keywords such as “Online Exhibition,” “Digital Viewing Room,” or “Hybrid Show.” Many globally open panels let you submit high-res images instead of shipping big canvases.

Why These Matter for Painters

• Expand reach: A virtual gallery means your work can be seen beyond local collectors.
• Flexibility: Many calls still accept digital art, mixed media, or works shown as images. These are useful if your work is large, heavy, or international shipping is tough.
• Exposure in 2025’s market: Digital culture isn’t a sideline anymore. Being comfortable entering online/hybrid shows signals professional readiness.
• Build résumé: Accepted virtual shows, especially tied to recognized organizations, strengthen your CV and increase your visibility.

How to Choose and Submit Smart

• Read the entry guidelines carefully: deadlines, file formats for virtual display, whether physical work is still required.
• Cost vs Benefit: Entry fees vary. Check what you get (visibility, catalog, promotion).
• Prepare high quality digital images of your work (lighting, color accuracy, resolution) because online exhibition spaces still demand clarity.
• Think about how your work reads digitally. Big textures or subtle finish might not translate well in small online thumbnails. Include detail shots or make a series of works more visible.
• Keep track of deadlines and time zones (NY-based but global entries).
• Don’t over-stretch: Pick calls that align with your work, not just those with big names.

In 2025, the call-for-entry scene is richer than ever. Whether you’re based in New York or abroad, virtual or hybrid gallery calls provide a valuable path to exposure, network growth, and experimentation. Use them to push your practice and a strategic move to grow your visibility, CV, and engagement.