A CALL for ART that whispers—

OPENING IN AUGUST

Juror TBA

There are works of art that whisper.
There are works that nudge softly and stay with you for years.

VELVET is an exhibition about seduction, shadow, obsession, glamour, memory, nocturnal beauty, emotional weight, and the strange elegance that lives just beneath the surface. We are seeking visual art that understands darkness not as emptiness, but as atmosphere. Work that glows from within. Work that lingers like perfume on a jacket in the misty early morning.

JUNIPER RAG invites artists, photographers, designers, collage artists, mixed media artists, painters, sculptors, and experimental creators to submit work for our Fall 2026 exhibition, VELVET. We are interested in artists unafraid of emotional depth, cinematic mood, unconventional beauty and visual storytelling that pulls us all closer instead of explaining itself away.

Following the magnetic response to last year’s DELIRIUM and recent JUNIPER RAG exhibitions featuring guest jurors Jess Klay and legendary designer David Carson, VELVET continues our commitment to showcasing artists whose work carries presence, originality and or course, cultural pulse. We are especially drawn to artists creating work that feels tactile, raw, intimate, dangerous, edgy, strange or timeless.

Think dim hotel corridors, with flickering neon. Layered shadows into night sky. Heavy chiaroscuro florals. Tenebristic drama. Velvet curtains. Spiritual iconography. Smoke. Film grain. Decadence. Static. Desire. Ghosts in the machine. The beauty of things slightly undone.

Interpretation is wide open.

At JUNIPER RAG, we believe powerful exhibitions create a place viewers can step into. VELVET is an invitation into that world. Whether emerging or established, we welcome artists whose work leaves fingerprints on the imagination.

Selected artists will receive exhibition placement, promotional features through JUNIPER RAG platforms and inclusion in a curated international dialogue surrounding contemporary visual culture.

We are not looking for perfection.

We are looking for atmosphere.

🏆 3 Curator's Choice Awards for VELVET will be chosen.

👁️ Selection Criteria:

Works will be evaluated for conceptual strength, originality, and alignment with the theme’s psychological and aesthetic depth. We will consider how effectively each piece evokes atmosphere, engages the viewer’s senses, and lingers in the imagination. Technical skill, material choice, and overall presentation will factor into the selection, but equal weight will be given to emotional resonance and narrative impact. The final curation will reflect a balance of mediums, perspectives, and voices, creating an exhibition that captures the fevered beauty and unsettling allure at the heart of VELVET.

PRO TIPS: Check out the vibe of our pas exhibitions, NIGHT, VEIL, DARKNESS & DELIRIUM. We are not looking for grotesque or gore or anything “on-the-nose candy holiday”. Not the vibe.

COMING SOON

Important dates, commission and all submission guidelines can be found on Submittable at this link...

at the end of summer.

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

ART: JULIE BECK

WHY DO THOUSANDS OF ARTISTS WORK WITH US?

JUNIPER RAG IS A MARKETING PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS + A PLACE COLLECTORS FIND CURATED ART

We create personal relationships– with as many artists as we can. We learn about their work, their stories and their processes to share as much of the essence of what drives the creation work to help viewers understand and appreciate the work itself.
Elevation of your work – Juniper Rag exhibitions are recognized for their curatorial excellence and thematic sophistication, attracting collectors, curators, corporate partners, non-profits and press.
Curated Audience – We cultivate an engaged community of art lovers who value conceptual depth and technical skill.
Artist Features – Selected artists are spotlighted in Juniper Rag’s digital platforms, expanding their visibility beyond the exhibition.
Professional Credibility – Being part of a Juniper Rag exhibition enhances an artist’s CV because we only select the high level of art for our concept-driven exhibitions.
Diverse Reach – Our audience spans local, national, and international audiences..
Thoughtful Curation – Each show is crafted to create a strong visual and thematic narrative, elevating every participating work.
Supportive Environment – We actively promote participating artists through marketing, social media campaigns, and networking opportunities.
Long-Term Impact – Many past exhibitors have gone on to sell works, secure commissions, and gain future exhibition invitations, solo shows and acquisitions into large scale corporate purchases as a result of their Juniper Rag participation in just one exhibition.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We are always interested in collaborative relationships. If your like-minded business would like to sponsor DELIRIUM or any Juniper Rag exhibition, please contact michelle@atelieridglobal.com.

INQUIRE

We look forward to sharing your work.

ART: LARA ALCANTARA