Call for Artists: Elevate Your Art Career with Create! Magazine
Create! Magazine is a proudly independent, women-owned, artist-run platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and works of emerging and mid-career creatives from all corners of the globe. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, supportive, and transparent space for artists of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to share their stories and art with a broader audience.
We are excited to announce our latest juried call for artists. Selected artists will receive a custom-designed two-page spread in our publication (available in both print and digital formats), showcasing your artist biography, website, and two images of your artwork.
This is more than just a print feature—it's an opportunity to connect your art with our vibrant community of 200,000+ global readers and followers across our website and social media platforms, including prominent galleries, art fairs, collectors, curators, writers, art consultants, and more. We believe in the power of art to inspire change, spark conversations, and create connections across cultures and perspectives.
By submitting to Create! Magazine, you join a community that values authenticity, diversity, and creative expression. We are committed to offering a platform where all artists feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
Create! Magazine has been featured in major publications and platforms, including NYPost, Colossal, The Jealous Curator, Apartment Therapy, Monocle Radio, My Modern Met, Positively Creative Podcast, I Like Your Work Podcast, Art She Says, and more. It has also been showcased at art fairs such as Art Miami Fairs, Superfine Art Fairs, and Affordable Art Fair.
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Print Issue No. 56 | Curated by Sonia Borrell (@soniabblondon)
Create! Magazine is pleased to announce the open call for our 2026 Women’s International Edition. This annual print and digital issue highlights exceptional artists whose work contributes meaningfully to today’s creative landscape.
This year’s edition is curated by Sonia Borrell, an internationally respected art collector, curator, and advisor whose global perspective and dedication to supporting artists bring a discerning vision to the selection process. This special issue celebrates artistic excellence, clarity of vision, and the diverse practices shaping contemporary art today.
About Our Guest Curator
Sonia Borrell (@soniabblondon) Art collector, curator, advisor, lawyer, writer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
For nearly two decades, Sonia Borrell has cultivated one of the most dynamic private collections of contemporary and figurative art. Since founding the Tryson Collection in 2008, she has championed artists from Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, and beyond.
Her collection has been exhibited at major institutions including the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, the Thyssen Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, and the Museo Novecento in Florence. It includes works by Alex Katz, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Jaume Plensa, and Robert Nava. Through her Soniabblondon platform, Sonia supports emerging artists and collectors while fostering meaningful international connections.
She also advises Art Belina in China and The Althari Group in Saudi Arabia. Her vision and collection have been featured in GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Women’s Herald, L’Officiel, and other leading publications.
Sonia’s philosophy reflects her mission: Art lovers follow movements. Art collectors move them further.
Prizes
First Prize
- Full-length interview in Create! Magazine Issue No. 56
- Artist interview feature on the Create! Podcast
- One year Create! Collective Membership
- Total value: $2,000
Second Prize
- Online feature on createmagazine.com
- One year Create! Collective Membership
- Complimentary digital issue
- Total value: $1,000
Third Prize
- One year Create! Collective Membership
- Total value: $500
All Selected Artists
- Publication in the print and digital issue
- Professional four-page magazine spread
- Artist feature on our website and social platforms
- Access to exclusive partner offerings and discounts
Why Submit
- Global Visibility: Share your work with an international audience of curators, collectors, and arts professionals.
- Curatorial Review: Be considered by a respected curator with a global viewpoint.
- Career Growth: Strengthen your portfolio with a juried feature in an established contemporary art magazine.
- Visibility: Gain meaningful visibility and opportunities that support your artistic development.
Eligibility & Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to artists interested in participating in an issue highlighting the creative contributions of women in the arts.
- Mediums: All artistic mediums and styles are welcome, with the exception of AI-generated work. Art created using AI tools will not be accepted at this time.
- Education: No academic background is required.
- Theme: Open Theme
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
- Notification Period: April 2026
- Publication Release: Late April/ May 2026
Submission Requirements
Artwork
- Submit up to 10 works.
- Submitting a cohesive series or related body of work is encouraged.
- Format: High-resolution JPEGs at 300 DPI are required.
Written Materials
- Artist Bio (up to 300 words).
- Artist Statement (up to 300 words).
Submission Fee $35 for three images. The fee is non-refundable.
What's the fee for? Your submission fee directly supports the sustainability of our independent, artist-run publication. It helps fund contributor compensation, essential platforms and storage, website maintenance, editorial design and production, and the operational costs required to publish each issue. Thank you for supporting an artist-run platform committed to amplifying creative voices worldwide.
Note: A no-cost submission option is available through our ongoing open blog opportunities throughout the year. You may also pitch your work to blog@createmagazine.com for online consideration.
Terms and Conditions
- Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their work.
- Selected works may appear in Create! Magazine print and digital formats and across promotional materials including our website and social media.
- Published artists receive a four-page print feature and online visibility.
- A complimentary digital issue will be provided to published artists.
- Selection is competitive and juried. Submission does not guarantee inclusion.
- All fees are final.
- By submitting, artists grant Create! Magazine permission to publish selected works in Issue No. 56 and related promotional materials across print, digital, and social platforms.
We look forward to reviewing the work of artists whose voices and visions will shape the 2026 Women in Art International Edition of Create! Magazine.