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Art by Amy Newton-McConnel, USA

Open calls

Aug 31
Artist of the Summer
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Deadlines:
08/31/2026
Fee:
$15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries),
            $10 (5 or more entries).
            
Exhibition gallery
Sep 09
The Shape of Sound
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Deadlines:
09/09/2026
Fee:
$15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries),
            $10 (5 or more entries).
            
Exhibition gallery
Sep 12
Ethnic Ancestry
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Deadlines:
09/12/2026
Fee:
$15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries),
            $10 (5 or more entries).
            
Exhibition gallery
Undefined

News

June 25, 2026
The winners of the Animal, Flowers, and Artist of the Spring exhibitions are named

The expert jury announced the names of the winners.

April 29, 2026
The winners of the Nature, Abstract, and Dreams juried exhibitions are announced

The exhibition's expert jury has published their results on the gallery's website.

Exhibitions

Beyond the Visible
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Exhibition Gallery
Winner's List
Childhood
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Exhibition Gallery
Winner's List
Chasing the Wind
Juried art exhibition
Media:
Exhibition Gallery
Winner's List

Solo Exhibitions

Olga McNamara
Cyprus, Ireland

Interviews

Tatiana Anisimova: Art is a conversation
June 24, 2026
Peter VanderPoel: I am trying to share what I see, what moves me
June 8, 2026
Michelle Oconis: I really want people to see what they see
May 14, 2026
Daniel Ryan Oliver: My artistic style falls somewhere under the umbrella of surrealism
March 31, 2026
Morgan McCarthy: Art is a challenge for the artist as well as the viewer
February 2, 2026

UPWARD's Quarterly Art Magazine

UPWARD's Quarterly Winter 2025-2026
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UPWARD's Quarterly Summer 2025

UPWARD's Special Editions

UPWARD's Special Edition Stephen Bourque 2025
UPWARD's Special Edition Olga McNamara 2025
UPWARD's Special Edition Norman Ellis 2025

Artists -> see all

SMillan
Arizona, USA
With over 40 years of experience exhibiting and teaching art in...
Jeff N
California, US
Jeff Newman’s art education began at a very young age under the eye...
Dallas Roquemore
Richmond, VA
I’m a self taught artist based in Richmond, VA. Born and raised in...
Megan M
Pensacola, FL
Bethany Laranda Wood
Cedar Rapids, IA

Studio Visit

Olha Svieshnikova: My works are not just images, but experiences
June 24, 2026
Rachel Lucas: The body breaks; the spirit is intact
June 8, 2026
Christina Robertson aka Nina Marie: My studio space works as a library of sorts
May 14, 2026
Siobhan Kekoa: I hope to honor all my Elders, Ancestors, and Peoples through my work
March 31, 2026

New artworks

Rena Risby
Los Angeles, CA
Edison William
Seattle, Washington
Edison William
Seattle, Washington
Edison William
Seattle, Washington
Edison William
Seattle, Washington
Edison William
Seattle, Washington
Annissa Slusher
Kinsale, Ireland
Annissa Slusher
Kinsale, Ireland
Annissa Slusher
Kinsale, Ireland
Raymond Ssekajigo
Los Angeles, California, USA
Raymond Ssekajigo
Los Angeles, California, USA
Heather Ford Kodrick
Peoria, IL
Heather Ford Kodrick
Peoria, IL
Heather Ford Kodrick
Peoria, IL

Arts

Kari Souders
Philadelphia
Kay
Obsessive Mimicry
USA, New York, NY
Tanja Hester
North Lake Tahoe, California
Lindsay-Ann Chilcott
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
10past9
New Jersey
softerfruit (Carmella Dolmer)
Ontario, Canada
Kenny DarkPoet Lapins
Chicago, IL
Paint by Impulse
San Francisco
Y.D.
Seattle, WA
K.Hope
Phoenix, AZ USA
Olga McNamara
Dublin
Amy Newton-McConnel
Phoenix, AZ
BevanMcArt
West Cork, Ireland