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"Art beyond time."
FAME FRAME Gallery presents Timeless Classics — an exhibition-competition honoring artistic values that transcend trends, eras, and generations.
Classical themes, techniques, and compositions continue to shape the visual language of art, offering balance, harmony, and enduring beauty. Form, proportion, light, and narrative return as essential tools of expression.
Timeless Classics brings together works that echo the strength of historical art while remaining alive in the present moment. Whether inspired by mythology, portraiture, still life, or landscape, each artwork reflects a respect for craft and an understanding of visual heritage. These pieces remind us that true mastery is not bound to time.
This exhibition seeks to celebrate continuity in art — affirming that what is timeless endures not because it resists change, but because it continues to inspire, evolve, and speak across centuries.
Classical themes, techniques, and compositions continue to shape the visual language of art, offering balance, harmony, and enduring beauty. Form, proportion, light, and narrative return as essential tools of expression.
Timeless Classics brings together works that echo the strength of historical art while remaining alive in the present moment. Whether inspired by mythology, portraiture, still life, or landscape, each artwork reflects a respect for craft and an understanding of visual heritage. These pieces remind us that true mastery is not bound to time.
This exhibition seeks to celebrate continuity in art — affirming that what is timeless endures not because it resists change, but because it continues to inspire, evolve, and speak across centuries.
ARTISTS’ ENTRY OPENS ON
15.7.2026.
15.7.2026.
Winning works will be unveiled here on
7.8.2026.
7.8.2026.
Bo Zhang, A group of people taking pictures of a painting
Mood image
Mood image
winners
First Prize Winner
ANTHONY CHAPMAN,
Still Life 3
ANTHONY CHAPMAN,
Still Life 3
Photography
United Kingdom
"Photography creation influenced by "Old Masters". Just room natural lighting using every day subjects."
United Kingdom
"Photography creation influenced by "Old Masters". Just room natural lighting using every day subjects."
Merit Award Winner
Barry Smylie,
She looks like me
Barry Smylie,
She looks like me
Acrylic on 61 x 91 cm (24 x 36 in) stretched canvas
Canada
"My model, Sara Nitikman, at Art Gallery of Ontario showing of early work by Peter Paul Rubens, paused before his portrait of his first wife, Isabella Brandt. Sara said, "She looks like me." I took the challenge that she suggested because everything had changed except for an uncanny resemblance."
Canada
"My model, Sara Nitikman, at Art Gallery of Ontario showing of early work by Peter Paul Rubens, paused before his portrait of his first wife, Isabella Brandt. Sara said, "She looks like me." I took the challenge that she suggested because everything had changed except for an uncanny resemblance."
Merit Award Winner
Cher Pruys, Mirror Image
Cher Pruys, Mirror Image
Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press
Canada
" A study in elegance & beauty in the face of this young woman, a timeless treasure preserved by brush."
Canada
" A study in elegance & beauty in the face of this young woman, a timeless treasure preserved by brush."
Honorable Mention
Alison Adams,
Ring-necked Pheasant
Alison Adams,
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mixed-media collage
United Kingdom
"Ring-necked Pheasant celebrates one of Britain's most striking game birds through a richly layered mixed-media collage. Delicate patterned papers transform the pheasant's plumage into a tapestry of colour and texture, creating a contemporary interpretation of a timeless countryside icon."
United Kingdom
"Ring-necked Pheasant celebrates one of Britain's most striking game birds through a richly layered mixed-media collage. Delicate patterned papers transform the pheasant's plumage into a tapestry of colour and texture, creating a contemporary interpretation of a timeless countryside icon."
Honorable Mention
Brigitte B Burckhardt, Soaring
Brigitte B Burckhardt, Soaring
Digital Photography
Switzerland
"Living eternal stillness at Golden Hour."
Switzerland
"Living eternal stillness at Golden Hour."
Honorable Mention
David Ferman,
Tending the Tide
David Ferman,
Tending the Tide
Digital Photography
España
"A simple daily task becomes a quiet expression of dedication and continuity. Through light, reflection, and gesture, the photograph celebrates the enduring dignity of ordinary routines that connect generations."
España
"A simple daily task becomes a quiet expression of dedication and continuity. Through light, reflection, and gesture, the photograph celebrates the enduring dignity of ordinary routines that connect generations."
Honorable Mention
DOULLIEZ Jean, PaysageFiction07
DOULLIEZ Jean, PaysageFiction07
Encre sur Papier 21x30cm
Belgium
"Paysage complètement imaginaire / Image de fiction."
Belgium
"Paysage complètement imaginaire / Image de fiction."
Honorable Mention
Erika Beck,
St Marks Basilika, Venice
Erika Beck,
St Marks Basilika, Venice
Acrylic on arches watercolour paper, 72 x 110cm
Australia
"A visit to Venice is always special. On this occasion I was exercising the sprinkle style of painting using acrylics. Venice was spectacular and stimulation. My interpretation of the reality which preciously inspired a multitude of artists over the centuries."
Australia
"A visit to Venice is always special. On this occasion I was exercising the sprinkle style of painting using acrylics. Venice was spectacular and stimulation. My interpretation of the reality which preciously inspired a multitude of artists over the centuries."
Honorable Mention
Gerry Chapleski,
Chingona Lisa
Gerry Chapleski,
Chingona Lisa
Oil on canvas
United States
"Chingona is a feminine Spanish slang term for "badass," a woman who is strong, independent, competent, intelligent, self-assured and fearless.
Chingona Lisa is dedicated to all of the mothers out there, who struggle and fight every day to nurture and protect their children in an ever-increasingly crazy world."
United States
"Chingona is a feminine Spanish slang term for "badass," a woman who is strong, independent, competent, intelligent, self-assured and fearless.
Chingona Lisa is dedicated to all of the mothers out there, who struggle and fight every day to nurture and protect their children in an ever-increasingly crazy world."
Honorable Mention
Jay Johansen, Stopping Time
Jay Johansen, Stopping Time
Oil on Canvas 50x42
United States
"Oil on Canvas featuring Flamenca Dancer."
United States
"Oil on Canvas featuring Flamenca Dancer."
Honorable Mention
José H. Alvarenga,
Dutch Home
José H. Alvarenga,
Dutch Home
Oil on panel
El Salvador
"This is my own tribute to Dutch culture and art. There´s a 5 Gulden bill with Frans Hals picture, the tall figurine and a porcelain clog with a Delft blue windmill illustration."
El Salvador
"This is my own tribute to Dutch culture and art. There´s a 5 Gulden bill with Frans Hals picture, the tall figurine and a porcelain clog with a Delft blue windmill illustration."
Honorable Mention
Julie Heifetz, Within Her Eyes
Julie Heifetz, Within Her Eyes
United States
"Young Tanzanian girl from the farms of Thies Senegal after a days work in the fields. Such presence. What are the stories beyond the window of her eyes."
"Young Tanzanian girl from the farms of Thies Senegal after a days work in the fields. Such presence. What are the stories beyond the window of her eyes."
Honorable Mention
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Cries and Whispers Redux
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Cries and Whispers Redux
Digital photograph
United States
"Pensive woman walks through a tree-lined field, reflecting on the highlights of her life. (Inspired by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman's 1972 film.)."
United States
"Pensive woman walks through a tree-lined field, reflecting on the highlights of her life. (Inspired by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman's 1972 film.)."
Honorable Mention
Lubna Haddad, Escape
Lubna Haddad, Escape
Oil on canvas
United States
United States
Honorable Mention
Saba Skaberne,
COSIMIC LOVE
Saba Skaberne,
COSIMIC LOVE
Coloured and patinated terracotta, dimensions 17 x 29 x 17 cm
Slovenia
"A mare and her foal. A depiction of universal maternal love."
Slovenia
"A mare and her foal. A depiction of universal maternal love."
Selected Finalists
Alison Adams — Centrepiece — 2024
Alison Adams — Komorebi — 2024
ANTHONY cHAPMAN — Still Life 1 — 2026
ANTHONY cHAPMAN — Still Life 2 — 2026
Barry Smylie — She looks like me, detail 1 — 2020
Barry Smylie — She looks like me, detail 2 — 2020
Brigitte B Burckhardt — By the Lake — 2025
Brigitte B Burckhardt — Morgestraich — 2023
David Ferman — Golden Passage — 2026
David Ferman — Silent Corners — 2018
DOULLIEZ Jean — Paysage fiction_Graphite Strophoïde Mallet — 1977
DOULLIEZ Jean — Paysage Fiction06_ — 1979
Gerry Chapleski — Death of Cleopatra — 2024
Gerry Chapleski — Leda and The Swan — 2024
Cher Pruys — Lake Louise — 2024
Cher Pruys — Mirror Finish. — 2026
Jay Johansen — Matador with Montera 28x36 — 2023
Jay Johansen — The Encounter 50x50 — 2023
Jessica Keller — Mono no aware_Gentle Melancholy — 2026
Jessica Keller — The first laugh — 2026
José H. Alvarenga — First Masterpiece — 2024
José H. Alvarenga — Night Scene — 2023
Julie Heifetz — Contemplation Reflections of a Soul — 2021
Julie Heifetz — Khom Loi - Releasing into the Light — 2019
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Hear No — 2026
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Timeless Vision — 2026
Mary Freericks — Ballet Dancers — 2023
Mary Freericks — Indian Village — 2024
Mary Freericks — Mother's Day — 2026
Rosine Le Noane — Ceci n' est pas une aquarelle, hommage à Magritte 1 — 2026
Rosine Le Noane — Ceci n' est pas une aquarelle, hommage à Magritte 2 — 2026
Rosine Le Noane — Ceci n' est pas une aquarelle, hommage à Magritte 3 — 2026
Apply to Participate
Artists are invited to submit their work for participation in this exhibition.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€
Contest RULES
Timeline
15.7.2026
Open call announcement
15.7. – 31.7.2026
Submission deadline
1.8. – 6.8.2026
Curatorial review
7.8.2026
Winners revealed
Prizes & Recognition
Every FAME FRAME competition is designed as a moment of recognition. Beyond monetary awards, each distinction affirms the dignity of the artist’s work, ensuring it is seen, remembered, and connected with an international audience of collectors.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
First Prize
The highest honor, awarded to the most outstanding work of the exhibition.
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
Merit Awards
Distinguished works selected by curators for their excellence and originality.
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Honorable Mentions
Notable entries recognized for their artistic quality and relevance.
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Selected Finalists
Curated works showcased in the official online exhibition.
· Visibility among international collectors
· Visibility among international collectors
Submission Rules
Who can apply
Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and above. Artists under 18 may participate only with the consent and completed submission form of a parent or legal guardian.
Theme
Each contest is built around a curated theme. Only works that clearly respond to the announced theme will be considered for selection.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Submission limit
Each entry allows up to 3 artworks (1 required, 2 optional).
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Application Process
Entry Fee
· Participation requires a 20 € non-refundable entry fee.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
Rights
· All works must be original and created solely by the submitting artist.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€