Create! Magazine invites artists worldwide to submit work for _Lightness of Being_, an international virtual group exhibition and professionally designed print and digital catalog juried by internationally renowned artist, curator, and educator **Sergio Gomez**.

  
This exhibition explores the concept of _lightness_—whether emotional, spiritual, physical, or metaphorical. In moments of healing, transition, or even challenge, how do we encounter ease, clarity, or grace? How do we express the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength?

  
We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds, at any stage of their career. All visual art styles and media are welcome.

**Call for Art: _Lightness of Being_**

A Global Virtual Exhibition and Artist Catalog

**Juried by Sergio Gomez**

**Deadline: May 30, 2025**

**Presented by Create! Magazine**

  
Create! Magazine invites artists worldwide to submit work for _Lightness of Being_, an international virtual group exhibition and professionally designed print and digital catalog juried by internationally renowned artist, curator, and educator **Sergio Gomez**.

  
This exhibition explores the concept of _lightness_—whether emotional, spiritual, physical, or metaphorical. In moments of healing, transition, or even challenge, how do we encounter ease, clarity, or grace? How do we express the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength?

  
We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds, at any stage of their career. All visual art styles and media are welcome.

  
About the Guest Curator

**Sergio Gomez** is a prolific visual artist known for his powerful large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore the human condition and cycles of life. His work has been featured in over 45 solo exhibitions across the United States and internationally in Italy, Mexico, Romania, and Vienna.

  
As a curator, he has organized over 100 exhibitions for institutions such as the National Museum of Mexican Art, Expo Chicago, and the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali of Turin. He currently serves as Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B Art Center, is the founder of 33 Contemporary Gallery, and co-creator of Art NXT Level® Academy. He also hosts the long-running _Art NXT Level_ podcast and has published hundreds of educational episodes for artists worldwide.

  
This is a unique opportunity to have your work reviewed by a respected curator and artist with a deep commitment to supporting the global creative community.

  
Accepted Mediums

We welcome submissions in:

* Painting
* Drawing
* Sculpture
* Photography
* Fiber and Textile Art
* Digital Art
* Mixed Media
* Collage
* Installation (for catalog representation only)

  
Selected Artists Will Receive

* Inclusion in the _Lightness of Being_ virtual group exhibition
* A two-page spread in the _Lightness of Being_ print and digital catalog
* A spotlight feature on the Create! Magazine blog
* Social media promotion to over 270,000 art lovers and collectors

  
Curator’s Choice Awards

  
Three artists will receive special recognition:

* **First Place:** Full-page highlight in an upcoming print issue of Create! Magazine ($800 value)
* **Second Place:** Online interview and feature on the Create! Magazine website ($200 value)
* **Third Place:** Free one-year digital subscription to Create! Magazine ($99 value)

  

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