The Women in Arts Network is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions under the theme, “Life, Love & Everything She Creates.”
Life is not a single story, and neither is art. It is layered, evolving, filled with moments both ordinary and extraordinary. It exists in memories and in dreams, in relationships and in solitude, in what we hold onto and in what we let go of. Love, in all its forms, shapes how we see, feel, and create. And within it all lies the act of creation itself, deeply personal, constantly changing, and entirely our own.
This theme is an invitation to explore the full spectrum of your experiences as an artist and as a woman.
We invite women artists from around the world to interpret this theme through their own perspective. “Life, Love & Everything She Creates” is about what you choose to express, what you have lived, what you feel, what you observe, and what you imagine. It may appear in your work through people, places, emotions, nature, identity, or abstract forms. It may be quiet or bold, structured or free, deeply personal or universally resonant.
This open call encourages you to reflect on your own connection to creation. What drives your work? What inspires it? What stories, emotions, or ideas find their way into your process? Whether your practice is rooted in realism or abstraction, whether it captures fleeting moments or layered narratives, your perspective is welcome.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, collage, textiles, or any medium of your choice, we invite you to share work that represents your voice and your vision.
Your work is a reflection of everything you carry, your experiences, your thoughts, your emotions, and your way of seeing the world. This is a space to honor that fully.
We look forward to experiencing life, love, and everything you create.
Please note that all submitted artwork will undergo a juried selection process, and inclusion is not guaranteed.
Theme: Life, Love & Everything She Creates
Life, Love & Everything She Creates is an open and expansive theme that celebrates the many ways women experience, interpret, and express the world through their art.
Life is layered and ever-changing. It moves through moments of joy and uncertainty, connection and solitude, beginnings and endings. Love exists within it in many forms, as care, as memory, as presence, as absence. And from within these experiences comes creation, shaped by what we feel, what we live, and how we see.
This theme is intentionally broad, allowing artists to explore any subject, idea, or emotion that resonates with their practice. It may appear through personal stories, relationships, identity, nature, culture, or imagined worlds. It may be grounded in reality or shaped through abstraction, symbolism, or conceptual thought.
For some, the work may reflect everyday moments or lived experiences. For others, it may express inner landscapes, emotional states, or ideas that are harder to define. It can be quiet or bold, minimal or detailed, intimate or expansive.
What connects all of it is perspective.
Life, Love & Everything She Creates invites artists to bring forward work that reflects their own voice and vision, without limitation. It is not about fitting into a specific narrative, but about sharing what feels true to you.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, collage, textiles, video, installation, or any other medium, artists are encouraged to explore and express the full range of what they create and why they create it.
At its core, this theme is about presence, expression, and the freedom to create from wherever you are, with whatever you carry, in whatever way feels most honest.
It is about everything that shapes the work, and everything the work becomes.
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.
Submission Guidelines:
Your submission should thoughtfully connect with the theme “Spring Through My Eyes,” reflecting your personal experience, interpretation, or emotional connection to the season of spring. We encourage artists to explore how spring appears through their own perspective and creative language. Your work may be realistic or abstract, symbolic or narrative, minimal or detailed. Whether you capture blooming landscapes, shifting light, quiet moments of renewal, or more conceptual ideas of growth, change, and new beginnings, your artwork should clearly express what spring means to you. 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 3 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
