We invite visual artists to submit work for No Fear, an immersive online Virtual Reality (VR) exhibition exploring how God, as revealed in the Holy Bible, repeatedly instructs His people not to fear. Throughout Scripture, the phrase “fear not” (or its equivalent) appears (as originally cited) 365 times—a powerful reminder of God’s constant presence, protection, and reassurance for every day of the year. This exhibition seeks to visually interpret that divine message of courage, peace, and trust.

Curatorial Theme

No Fear is a faith-centered VR exhibition designed to surround viewers with visual testimony of God’s voice speaking into human anxiety, uncertainty, danger, and transition. Artists are encouraged to reflect on how God confronts fear with:

• His presence

• His promises

• His power

• His peace

• His protection

Submissions may be literal, symbolic, abstract, narrative, or conceptual, and should be rooted in biblical truth while allowing room for personal interpretation and creative expression.

Scriptural inspiration (not limited to):

• Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”

• Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

• Luke 2:10 – “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy.”

• Psalm 56:3–4 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

• John 14:27 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”

Artists are encouraged to reference a specific verse(s) or biblical moment that anchors their work. We look forward to experiencing how you visually interpret God’s enduring command to live unafraid.

Calendar

• Entry deadline is Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM.

• Notification of winners and online exhibition opening will be completed by April 1, 2026.

• Exhibition will run April 1 through April 30, 2026.

Awards

• First Place - $200, Featured Artist Page, artwork featured Home page, and IG Post

• Second Place - $100 and IG Post

• Honorable Mention - $50

• Awards are submitted electronically to winners. No checks or cash will be sent via mail (unless specifically requested).

Entry Fee

• $30 for first entry

• $5 for each additional entry (maxium of 20 entries)

• Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

Eligibility

This exhibition is open to all visual artists, fine art media, and mediums (except film/video, audio, and AI-generated art). Examples include painting (any medium), sculpture (any medium), drawing, mixed media, printmaking, photography, etc. Digital art MUST incorporate artist-created imagery (e.g., artist’s photographs and/or other traditional media).

Who Should Apply

This call is open to:

• Emerging and established visual artists

• Faith-based and spiritually curious creatives

• Artists who wish to explore biblical truth through visual storytelling

Artists of all backgrounds are welcome, provided the work respectfully engages with the biblical theme.

Specifications

• All work submitted must be original and completed within the last five years.

• Provide scriptural reference(s) for each work submitted.

• Provide artist statement that 1) describes your artwork and/or process and 2) relates to the theme of the exhibition.

Notification

Notification wil be submitted via email. If for any reason you do not receive your notification by the notification date, please check your email filters.

Formatting

• All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.

• Maximum file size is 5 MB.