Visions of Self

Visions of Self 2026 header with art from the 2025 show

CALL FOR ENTRY opens January 1, 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.

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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, including video. 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

$15 YSA members, $20 non-members for first entry. $5 each additional entry. YSA members. YSA DISCOUNT CODE will be sent to current members.

Dates

January 1, 2026 – February 8, 2026  – Call for Submissions.
February 14, 2026Accepted pieces posted on YosemiteSierraArtists.org
March 1, 2026– Show debuts online at MettaGallery.com with prize winners posted.

Questions? Join our Facebook Group: Women’s Voices, Women’s Vision.