The Women in Arts Network is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions under the theme, “Landscape & Places.”
Throughout history, landscapes and places have been more than just scenery — they have been storytellers. They hold memories, emotions, histories, and connections to the world around us. A place can ground us, inspire us, comfort us, or challenge us. It can be real or imagined, familiar or unknown, intimate or vast.
We invite women artists from around the globe to interpret this expansive theme in their own unique way. Landscapes and places may appear in your work literally — a sweeping horizon, an urban street, a quiet room, or the corner of a world that feels like home. They may also appear metaphorically — as inner landscapes, emotional terrains, or symbolic spaces that represent moments, memories, or transitions.
This open call encourages you to reflect on what landscapes and places mean to you personally. Do they represent belonging, movement, identity, nostalgia, or discovery? Are they rooted in nature, shaped by people, or born entirely from your imagination? Whether you explore physical environments, cultural spaces, or internal worlds, your interpretation is welcome.
Through painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, collage, textiles, or any other medium, we invite you to bring to life the places that shape you — the ones you’ve seen, dreamed of, or carried within you.
Your unique perspective has the power to reveal the stories held within environments both vast and intimate. We look forward to witnessing how Landscape & Places come alive through your art.
Important: Please note that submitted artwork will undergo a juried selection process, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
“Landscape & Places” invites artists to explore the spaces — real, remembered, or imagined — that shape our experiences and inspire our creativity.
This theme is intentionally open and flexible, allowing you to interpret “Landscape & Places” in any way that resonates with your artistic practice. A landscape can be a sweeping natural view, the curve of a city skyline, the warmth of a room, or the quiet corner of a memory. A place can be physical or emotional, external or internal, familiar or completely invented.
For some artists, this theme may reflect the natural world — forests, oceans, mountains, fields, or the changing seasons. For others, it may represent human environments — bustling streets, intimate interiors, neighborhoods, or cultural spaces. And for many, “places” may take the form of feelings, transitions, dreamscapes, or symbolic spaces that hold meaning beyond geography.
Whether you work in realism or abstraction, whether your style is expressive, minimal, narrative, or experimental — your interpretation is welcome. You may explore:
Natural landscapes or urban scenes
Imagined worlds or emotional environments
Specific locations or symbolic spaces
Detailed observations or atmospheric impressions
Physical places or inner landscapes
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 environments around you.
With Landscape & Places, we invite you to consider the spaces that shape your life, your imagination, and your sense of connection. Whether grounded in reality or born from memory or dreams, every place has a story.
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.
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 3USD, 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
