Visions of Self
Visions of Self is an international juried art exhibition for female artists, featuring work in self-portraiture, environment, emotions, world, and state of being.
CALL FOR ENTRY opens January 1, 2026
DEADLINE: February 10, 2026
Visions of Self is an international online exhibition for female artists, sponsored by Yosemite Sierra Artists. Embarking on our sixth season, Visions continues to feature incredible female artists from all over the world, with work including the subjects of self-portraiture, environment, emotions, and state of being.
View Previous Shows: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021
Requirements
Visions of Self can include self-portraits, work depicting your environment, your emotions, or state of being. Work must be your own, and each artist will have the opportunity to add a Vision Statement that will be displayed along with your piece, if accepted. This is an online show, however works in all media accepted. While digital art is accepted, AI-generated images are not allowed and will be disqualified.
Awards
Best of Show: $200 + Ribbon
1st Place: $125 + Ribbon
2nd Place: $75 + Ribbon
3rd Place: $50 + Ribbon
Honorable Mentions: Ribbon
Fees
YSA members: $15 first entry + $10 each additional entry. Must use YSA DISCOUNT CODE – to be sent to members.
Standard: $20 for first entry + $10 each additional entry.
Dates
January 1, 2026 – February 8, 2026 – Call for Submissions.
February 14, 2026 – Accepted pieces posted on YosemiteSierraArtists.org
March 1, 2026 – Show debuts online at MettaGallery.com with prize winners posted.
2026 Judges
Michele Chmielewski, Artist & Art Educator – Boise, ID
Carolynne Gamble, Multi-Media Artist – Oakhurst, CA