Summer Solstice Ritual Exhibition
Theme: Radiance & Revelation
This Summer Solstice, we honor the light—both the kind that warms our skin and the kind that reveals our truth. As the sun reaches its peak, we invite artists to reflect on what is illuminated in their creative practice.
What do you see more clearly now than you did before? What sacred truths shimmer beneath the surface? What hidden parts of yourself are ready to emerge into the light?
Let your work be a spell of seeing, a ritual of radiance.
Exhibition Overview
This is not just an online art show. It is a seasonal ritual. A gathering of artists and seekers. A sacred container for creativity.
Hosted by Art Magick Coach, this inaugural virtual exhibition launches a new tradition—one rooted in the turning of the seasons, the rhythms of the earth, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Timed with the solstices and equinoxes, each quarterly exhibition will center on a theme and include:
- A professionally curated 3D virtual gallery
- A printed exhibition catalog (available in paperback and hardcover)
- A Zoom artist gathering
- A free PDF book for every participating artist
Who Can Submit
This call is open to:
- Women-identifying, non-binary, trans, and gender-expansive creators
- Artists aged 18 and over
- All experience levels—from emerging to established
- Creators worldwide
We especially welcome submissions from neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill, and marginalized artists. If you feel called to participate, we want to see your work.
Mediums & Submission Guidelines
We welcome all visual mediums, including but not limited to:
- Painting, drawing, illustration
- Photography
- Textile or fiber art
- Sculpture or ceramics (photo documentation)
- Collage, mixed media, digital art, zines
File Requirements:
- Upload high-resolution JPEG or PNG files only
- Minimum size: 2500 pixels on the shortest side
- Max file size per image: 10 MB
- Submit up to 3 different artworks
- Optional: Include a short reflection or ritual statement for each piece
Participation & Cost Transparency
Submissions are completely free. There is no fee to apply, and no payment is required to be considered for this exhibition.
If your work is selected, we invite you to contribute on a pay-what-you-can basis to help cover the real-world costs of creating this experience. This includes:
- Hosting and maintaining the virtual exhibition space
- Designing and formatting the printed exhibition catalog
- Creating visual assets and graphics for promotion and the gallery
- Managing artist communications and support
- Writing and editing promotional materials and catalog entries
- Coordinating outreach via social media and email
- Handling technical setup, updates, and troubleshooting
- Facilitating the live Zoom artist gathering
- Providing a free PDF book to every participating artist
- Curating and organizing all submissions into a cohesive, sacred experience
- Ensuring accessibility, equity, and inclusion throughout the process
A typical contribution is $15–30, and your support directly offsets the cost of this labor-intensive offering. There’s no profit margin—just a shared effort to sustain something beautiful, ethical, and artist-centered.
If you’re not able to contribute at this time, you’ll still be included with full access to everything. That’s part of the magick.
Exhibition Catalog
This exhibition will be accompanied by a beautifully designed, full-color catalog, available in both paperback and hardcover through Amazon KDP. This book is more than documentation—it is a sacred artifact of our collective expression.
If your work is selected, it will be included in the catalog.
Each participating artist will receive:
- A full page with your artwork and artist statement or ritual reflection
- The option to include your website or social media handle
- A free digital copy of the catalog for your personal use
- The opportunity to purchase a beautifully printed, full-color catalog—a sacred artifact you can hold, gift, or archive as a lasting record of this shared ritual, gift, or archive
Printed copies will be available for purchase worldwide.
Key Dates
- Call Opens: May 1, 2025
- Submission Deadline: May 24, 2025
- Artist Notifications Sent: May 26–27, 2025
- Exhibition Launch: June 20, 2025 (Summer Solstice)
- Zoom Artist Gathering: June 22, 2025
- Exhibition Remains Live Through: April 15, 2026
All dates are listed in Central Time (Mexico City).
Submission Process
To submit your work, follow these simple steps:
- Fill out the Submission Form with your name, email, a short artist bio, and any links you’d like to include in the catalog (website, social media, etc.).
- Upload up to 3 high-quality images of 3 different artworks (JPEG or PNG only, at least 2500px on the shortest side, max 10MB per file). Each piece should be a separate and complete work. You may also include a short reflection or ritual statement for each piece.
- Click submit. That’s it!
There is no fee to apply. All submissions will be thoughtfully reviewed. If your work is selected, we’ll reach out with next steps, including catalog formatting, artist Zoom gathering details, and optional contribution info.
What Artists Receive
If your work is selected for the Summer Solstice Ritual Exhibition, you will receive:
- Inclusion in a professionally curated 3D virtual gallery
- A full page in the printed exhibition catalog (paperback and hardcover editions)
- A free digital copy of the catalog for your personal use or portfolio
- An invitation to a live Zoom Artist Gathering, where we connect, celebrate, and witness one another’s creative magick
- A free PDF copy of one of Kymba’s books, offered as a gift of gratitude and creative nourishment
- Custom social media badges and images to share your participation
- Your own artist feature page in the online exhibition space
- The opportunity to be part of a sacred seasonal tradition that honors your voice, your art, and your inner fire
You’re Invited
You don’t need to be famous, polished, or perfect. You just need to be honest. Brave. Curious. Open to sharing a part of yourself through your art.
This Summer Solstice, we’re calling in artists who are ready to be seen—not just for what they make, but for who they are becoming. If your work holds a spark of truth, transformation, mystery, or emotion, it belongs here.
This is your invitation to take up space, honor your path, and be part of a ritual rooted in visibility, self-expression, and sacred creativity.
We can’t wait to see what you create.
This exhibition is hosted by Kymba Nijuck, the artist, writer, and ritual-maker behind Art Magick Coach. Kymba has curated both physical and virtual exhibitions, and is devoted to creating sacred, accessible spaces where artists can share their truth.
FAQ
Can anyone participate?
This call is open to women-identifying, non-binary, trans, and gender-expansive artists age 18 and up, from anywhere in the world. We especially welcome submissions from queer, neurodivergent, disabled, and emerging artists. If you feel called to this space, you are welcome here.
Is there a fee to apply or participate?
No. Submissions are free. If your work is selected, you’ll be invited to contribute on a pay-what-you-can basis to help cover the exhibition and catalog costs.
What kind of art can I submit?
Any visual art—painting, photography, collage, textile, sculpture (photo format), mixed media, digital art, zines. Submit up to 3 different pieces as high-quality JPEG or PNG images.
Does my work need to match the theme exactly?
No. The theme is meant to inspire, not restrict. Interpret it in the way that feels most powerful or true to you.
Can I submit work I’ve shown before?
Yes, as long as you still hold the rights and it aligns with the theme.
Can I submit AI-generated art?
No. This exhibition centers human-created, intentional, personal work. AI-assisted or AI-generated pieces are not eligible.
Is nudity allowed?
Yes, as long as it is respectful, non-exploitative, and in keeping with the exhibition’s spirit of healing and self-expression.
Will I be paid?
This is not a paid exhibition, but it is a no-fee, no-exclusivity, community-supported offering. You retain full rights to your work, and any links or contact info included in the catalog or virtual gallery belong to you.
What happens if I’m selected?
You’ll receive a welcome packet with next steps, your Zoom invite, catalog details, and a link to download your free artist gift book.
What Makes This Different
This is not a contest.
This is not a visibility package.
This is not a magazine feature you have to pay for.
This is a ritual.
A seasonal gathering of artists, seekers, and creators who are here to tell the truth—not just show off polish.
We don’t charge you to submit your art.
We don’t make you pay for extra visibility.
We don’t rank or tier or gatekeep.
If your work carries meaning, it belongs here.
We believe in spaciousness over scarcity.
We believe art is a form of healing, not a hustle.
We believe in giving credit, giving care, and giving artists room to take up space.
This is a sacred offering.
You don’t need to be famous, perfect, or on-trend.
You just need to be ready to be seen.