The Women in Arts Network is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions under the theme, “Flora & Fauna.”
Throughout history, flora and fauna have been more than just elements of nature they have been symbols of life, growth, harmony, and coexistence. From the quiet resilience of a single plant to the untamed spirit of wildlife, the natural world carries stories of survival, beauty, balance, and transformation. It reflects our connection to the earth and reminds us of the delicate relationship between humans and the living world around us.
We invite women artists from around the globe to interpret this expansive theme in their own unique way. Flora and fauna may appear in your work literally blooming flowers, dense forests, birds in flight, ocean life, or the presence of animals in their natural habitats. They may also appear metaphorically as symbols of identity, renewal, strength, fragility, or emotional landscapes inspired by nature’s rhythms.
This open call encourages you to reflect on what the living world means to you personally. Do plants and animals represent peace, power, memory, spirituality, or environmental awareness? Are they rooted in observation, cultural symbolism, or born entirely from imagination? Whether your work celebrates realism, abstraction, fantasy, or conceptual storytelling, your interpretation is welcome.
Through painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, collage, textiles, or any other medium, we invite you to bring to life the richness and diversity of the natural world from the smallest leaf to the grandest creature, from serene gardens to wild terrains.
Your unique perspective has the power to reveal the stories held within nature’s endless forms and movements. We look forward to witnessing how Flora & Fauna come alive through your art.
Important: Please note that submitted artwork will undergo a juried selection process, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
🌿 Theme: Flora & Fauna
“Flora & Fauna” invites artists to explore the living world, plants, animals, and the ecosystems that surround and connect us as sources of inspiration, symbolism, and storytelling.
This theme is intentionally open and flexible, allowing you to interpret “Flora & Fauna” in any way that resonates with your artistic practice. A flower can be a study of detail or a symbol of growth. An animal can represent strength, companionship, mythology, or instinct. Nature can appear vivid and realistic, softly abstract, or entirely imagined.
For some artists, this theme may reflect the natural environment, forests, gardens, oceans, wildlife, or seasonal changes. For others, it may represent deeper meanings such as renewal, fragility, coexistence, identity, or the relationship between humans and nature. And for many, flora and fauna may emerge as dreamlike visions, spiritual symbols, or fantastical creatures that blur the line between reality and imagination.
Whether you work in realism or abstraction, whether your style is expressive, minimal, narrative, or experimental, your interpretation is welcome. You may explore:
Botanical studies or blooming landscapes
Wildlife, birds, insects, or marine life
Imagined creatures or mythological beings
Environmental themes or symbolic nature
Detailed realism or atmospheric impressions
Artists from all mediums, painting, photography, sculpture, collage, mixed media, textiles, digital art, video, installation, or other forms are encouraged to share work that reflects how you see, feel, or interpret the living world around you.
With Flora & Fauna, we invite you to consider the beauty, diversity, and interconnectedness of life on Earth. From the smallest leaf to the grandest creature, every form of life holds a story waiting to be expressed.
We look forward to discovering the worlds you create.
The Women in Arts Network is proud to launch a new project designed to provide women artists with visibility, recognition, and meaningful engagement with global audiences. This initiative combines a curated digital showcase with opportunities for deeper storytelling, offering artists a platform to share both their work and their creative journey.
The central feature of this project is an international virtual exhibition presented through an interactive online gallery. Accessible worldwide, the exhibition will bring together a diverse selection of works, highlighting the talent and voices of women artists across mediums and disciplines. This format ensures that participating artists gain global exposure while making their art accessible to collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts everywhere.
As an additional opportunity, artists may choose to enhance their participation by being featured in a published interview. These interviews, hosted on the Women in Arts Network platform, spotlight each artist’s process, influences, and vision, offering valuable insight into their practice. The interviews are also promoted across our social media channels, extending reach and engagement beyond the exhibition itself.
This add-on feature allows artists to complement the visual presentation of their work with narrative context, creating a fuller picture of their creative practice and connecting with audiences on a more personal level.
By combining the accessibility of a virtual exhibition with the option of extended storytelling through interviews, this project supports women artists in building visibility, credibility, and meaningful connections. It is a platform that celebrates creativity while amplifying individual voices within a larger, global dialogue.
Don’t miss the chance to share your vision and gain meaningful recognition in both digital and conversational formats. Whether you choose one option or both, this is your moment to shine. Submit your work today and become part of this inspiring creative platform!
Important: Please be aware that submitted artwork will undergo a juried selection process, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
This open call invites women-identifying and non-binary creators aged 18 and above from around the globe. Whether you’re an established artist or embarking on your creative journey, this opportunity is for anyone with a passion for storytelling and a desire to share their unique vision.
All mediums are welcome—be it painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, textile design, or mixed media. Creativity has no limits, and every story deserves to be heard.
If your work is selected, you will be notified and provided with further details about the exhibition and catalog process.
Here’s how to join this open call and make your mark:
You can choose to participate exclusively in the virtual exhibition or opt for both the exhibition and the artist interview.
Theme: Flora & Fauna
Your submission should thoughtfully connect with the theme “Flora & Fauna,” celebrating the richness of plant life, animal life, and the natural environments they inhabit. We encourage artists to interpret the theme through their own perspective and creative language. Your work may be realistic or abstract, symbolic or narrative, minimal or detailed. Whether you explore delicate botanicals, powerful wildlife, imagined ecosystems, or conceptual reflections on nature and coexistence, your artwork should clearly express a meaningful relationship with the living world. Originality, authenticity, and artistic voice are highly valued.
Mediums Accepted:
All visual art forms are welcome, including painting, drawing, illustration, photography, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, textile art, collage, and mixed media. Both traditional and experimental approaches are encouraged, as long as the final submission can be presented in a digital format suitable for an online exhibition.
Artwork Specifications:
Please submit high-quality digital files in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format. Images should be 300 DPI resolution to ensure clarity in both web and print presentation. The maximum file size is 5 MB per artwork. Ensure that photographs or scans of physical artwork are well-lit, accurately cropped, and color-balanced, with no visible watermarks, frames, or background distractions. Artists are responsible for submitting files that accurately represent the original artwork.
FAQ For “Virtual Exbition + Artist Interview”
Open call is a global call for art initiated by the Women in Arts Network. It is an opportunity for women-identifying and non-binary creators to showcase their work in an online exhibition and an optional artist interview. This initiative celebrates creativity, amplifies voices, and connects creators with a global audience.
This is brought to you by the Women in Arts Network, an organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary creators and providing platforms to celebrate their work.
The application fee is 13USD, and there is also an additional fee if you choose to purchase the artist interview add-on.
This is open to women-identifying and non-binary creators aged 18 years or older from anywhere in the world.
No, you don’t need to be a professional artist. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or someone who’s just beginning your artistic journey, you’re welcome to apply.
We accept submissions across various creative mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textile arts, digital art, mixed media, and more. Your work should meaningfully represent your creative vision and ideas.
Yes, you can submit multiple pieces as part of your application. Each piece will be considered individually during the jury review process.
The application process is simple:
You’ll need to provide basic personal details, information about your work (title, medium, dimensions), and a brief description of the story or inspiration behind your submission.
Once you apply, your submission will be reviewed by a professional jury. If your work is selected for the online exhibition or artist catalog (or both), you’ll be notified with further details.
All submissions are carefully reviewed by a jury of professionals with expertise in the arts. They will evaluate each piece based on creativity, originality, and the story it represents.
The jury will focus on work that tells a story, showcases originality, and reflects the creator’s unique perspective and voice. Submissions that demonstrate thoughtfulness and passion will stand out.
After the jury has completed their review, selected artists will be notified via email. Make sure to check your email regularly after the application deadline!
The online exhibition is a digital showcase of selected works, allowing creators to share their pieces with a global audience. Think of it as a virtual gallery where art is accessible and celebrated worldwide.
No, not all submissions will be featured in the exhibition. The final selection will be made by the jury.
The exhibition will be hosted on a dedicated platform, allowing visitors to view the artworks along with descriptions and the artists’ stories. Further details will be shared with selected participants.
The artist interview is a tailored feature showcasing selected works and sharing the unique stories of the artists behind them.
No, participation in the interview is optional. During the application process, you’ll have the opportunity to opt in or out of being considered for the interview.
If you opt into the artist interview and your work is selected by the jury, you will receive a separate notification with the details.
Absolutely! This is open to creators of all experience levels. You don’t need to have prior exhibition or publication experience to participate.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Be sure to check the timeline and submit before the cutoff!
No, once your application is submitted, it cannot be edited. Make sure all of your information is accurate before you finalize your submission.
Yes, recent graduates from degree-granting programs are eligible to apply as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our team at [info@womeninartsnetwork.com]. We’re here to help!
For any additional questions or inquiries, please visit the Arts to Hearts Project website or contact their team directly at info@womeninartsnetwork.com
