International Call for Artists

Beneath the Musée du Louvre, at the crossroads of history, culture, and contemporary creation, 
Silver Linings Arts presents a curated group exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre

This exhibition is conceived as an open, dynamic encounter with the public — a space where artistic voices from around the world meet collectors, professionals, and an international audience in the heart of Paris. 

Rooted in Paris and open to the world, Silver Linings Arts invites artists to participate in an exhibition that combines visibility, clarity, and tangible artistic opportunity

Carrousel du Louvre

Curatorial Vision — Invisibility

This exhibition explores what is present without being immediately seen. 

Invisibility invites artists to consider the subtle forces that shape perception: 
what slips past the eye, what lingers beneath form, what is felt before it is named. 

At the Carrousel du Louvre — a place of movement, circulation, and encounter — artworks appear briefly, meet the public, and continue on their way. Here, invisibility is not absence, but potential: a trace, a suggestion, a quiet tension between what is shown and what remains implicit. 

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The theme is intentionally open. Invisibility may appear as: 

  • a fleeting gesture 
  • a hidden structure 
  • an emotional undercurrent
  • a landscape beyond scale 
  • a body partially revealed 
  • a trace, a blur, a rhythm, a pause 

Artists may approach invisibility through abstraction or figuration, landscape or body, light or material, realism or imagination. 

Invisibility welcomes works that: 

  • explore perception, atmosphere, or the unseen 
  • reveal hidden structures, gestures, or emotions 
  • suggest presence through absence, blur, distance, or silence 
  • invite the viewer to look again, rather than consume quickly 

This exhibition does not seek a single interpretation. 
It offers a shared space where diverse artistic languages meet a broad public — allowing meaning to emerge through encounter. 

In situ

Silver Linings Arts | Carrousel du Louvre | April 10-12, 2026

Who Can Apply

This call is open to international artists working in: 

  • Painting 
  • Drawing
  • Photography
  • Mixed media
  • Contemporary figurative or non-figurative practices 

All career stages are welcome. 

Exhibition Format

Selected artists will present one to two artworks within the Silver Linings Arts curated booth during the Carrousel du Louvre exhibition period. 

  • Maximum framed artwork size: 120 cm × 120 cm 

The exhibition is designed to offer artists: 

  • a professional exhibition framework 
  • a clear curatorial presentation 
  • direct visibility within a major international art event 

The Silver Linings Arts Artist Prize — 2026

At the core of this exhibition lies the Silver Linings Arts Artist Prize, founded on a simple belief: 
artistic commitment deserves real recognition

Three artists will be selected from the exhibition: 

1

Artist of the Year — €5,000 Cash

Awarded annually on December 12, this prize recognizes one artist whose work demonstrates outstanding artistic excellence, sincerity of practice, and a transformative vision. 

The Grand Prize supports the artist’s continued research, production, and professional development, affirming Silver Linings Arts’ belief in sustained artistic growth rather than one-off recognition. 

2

Physical Exhibition Award

Exhibition Value: €2,800 

One selected artist will receive two physical exhibition placements within the Silver Linings Arts booth at the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, during: 

  • April 2026 
  • October 2026 

This award offers direct visibility within one of Paris’s most prestigious international art events, positioning the artist in front of collectors, curators, and a global audience.

Digital Exhibition Award

Presence Is the New Prestige 

Ten artworks by one selected artist will be: 

  • displayed on large-format digital screens at all WAMA physical exhibitions, and 
  • featured within the Silver Linings Arts Online Digital Gallery

This prize offers sustained, high-impact digital visibility across both physical and online platforms—bridging presence, accessibility, and contemporary modes of exhibition.

What Artists Receive 

  • Physical exhibition invitation at the Carrousel du Louvre 
  • Curated selection and placement 
  • Professional installation and handling 
  • High-resolution photo and video documentation 
  • Visibility to collectors, professionals, curators, and an international audience 
  • Inclusion in the Silver Linings Arts digital catalogue 
  • Presence in the Silver Linings Arts Online Gallery (12 months)
  • Visibility across Silver Linings Arts communication channels 

Prize winners will receive a one-year Silver Linings Arts gallery artist contract

All applicants become part of the Silver Linings Arts ecosystem and may be contacted for future exhibitions and residencies.

Practical Information 

  • Application Fee: €58 
  • Exhibition Dates: 
    • April 10–12, 2026 
    • October 23–25, 2026
  • Application Deadlines:
    • March 20, 2026 (April exhibition)
    • September 22, 2026 (October exhibition) 

Key Dates

  • Exhibitions: 
    • April 10–12, 2026 
    • October 23–25, 2026 
  • Second & Third Prize Announcements:
    • March 30, 2026 (April edition) 
    • September 30, 2026 (October edition) 
  • Silver Linings Arts Grand Prize Announcement: 
    • November 5, 2026 — during the Place des Vosges exhibition opening

Get ready to showcase your talent!

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