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.
Visit www.createmagazine.co to learn more.
Create! Magazine Women’s Issue 2025
Print Issue #51 & Prizes
Jurors
- Danielle Krysa (The Jealous Curator)
- Sara McCorriston (Paradigm Gallery + Studio)
- Ginger Rudolph (HAHA Magazine, HAHA x Paradigm)
Prizes
- First Place: Full-length interview in Create! Magazine (Issue #51), podcast feature on Art & Cocktails, and a one-year AQ Society membership ($2,000 value).
- Second Place: Online feature on our website, one-year AQ Society membership ($1,000 value), and a complimentary digital issue of Create! Magazine.
- Third Place: Online feature on our website and one-year AQ Society membership ($500 value).
- All Selected Artists: Publication in the print and digital issue and access to exclusive partner gifts and discounts.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
- Colossal
- Gapka Paint
- Superfine Art Fairs
- Visionary Art Collective
- Art Queens
- I Like Your Work
- PxP Contemporary
- Arts to Hearts Project
- Women United Art Movement
Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for entries for our 2025 Women’s Issue, an annual print and digital publication celebrating the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of women-identifying and gender non-conforming artists worldwide.
This special edition highlights the ongoing need for greater representation and visibility in the art world. We are excited to provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their work, connect with a global audience, and receive meaningful recognition.
Whether you’re an emerging or established artist, this is your opportunity to share your art with curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts across the globe.
Why Submit?
- Gain visibility in our international print and digital publication, reaching over 200,000+ artists, curators, and art lovers.
- Be reviewed and selected by a panel of renowned curators, gallerists, and arts leaders.
- Win exclusive prizes to elevate your art career, including interviews, podcasts, and memberships.
Guest Curator Panel
Danielle Krysa
Creator of The Jealous Curator, Danielle is a celebrated contemporary art advocate, curator, and mixed-media artist. She is the author of several books, including Creative Block and A Big Important Art Book – Now with Women. She has spoken at TEDx, PIXAR, and Creative Mornings. Her work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Fast Company, and Flow Magazine.
Sara McCorriston
Co-founder and director of Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Sara champions emerging and mid-career artists. She curates exhibitions, builds collections, and leads public art projects. Sara is committed to creating opportunities for diverse creators and increasing equity in the art world.
Ginger Rudolph
Founder of HAHA Magazine and co-creator of HAHA x Paradigm, Ginger is a prominent curator and writer. She amplifies underrepresented voices through curatorial projects and civic art initiatives.
Eligibility
- Open to female-identifying and gender non-conforming artists worldwide.
- All styles and media are welcome.
- No educational background required.
- Open theme—submit your best work.
Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: February 1, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
- Submit up to 10 pieces of artwork (recommended from the same collection or series).
- Upload high-quality images (300 DPI, JPEG format).
- Include a bio and artist statement (max. 300 words each).
- All submissions must be completed via our online form.
Questions? Email us at info@createmagazine.com.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: February 1, 2025
- Notification Date: March 30, 2025
- Issue Release: May 2025
Submission Fee
- $40 for 3 images (non-refundable).
- Your fee supports our mission to compensate curators, writers, and sustain operations.
- Need a free option? Explore our blog submissions (available several times a year).
Terms & Conditions
- Copyright: Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their work.
- Publication: Selected works will be featured in Create! Magazine (print and digital), as well as in promotional content, including social media and our website.
- Featured Artists: Each published artist will receive a dedicated 4-page spread in the magazine, along with a featured post on our website and social media platforms.
- Digital Access: A complimentary digital version of the magazine will be provided to each published artist.
- Juried Selection: Inclusion in the magazine is not guaranteed, as this is a competitive, juried call for art.
- Submission Fee: All submission fees are non-refundable.
By submitting, artists agree to these terms and grant Create! Magazine permission to feature their selected works in the publication and related promotional materials.
Join us in celebrating the voices and visions of women artists worldwide. Submit your work today.
Call for Artists: Submit Your Work to a Global Virtual Exhibition Celebrating Contemporary Landscapes
Presented by Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective
Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective invite artists worldwide to submit their work for Of Land & Longing: Celebrating Landscape in Contemporary Art, a global virtual exhibition highlighting the beauty and diversity of contemporary landscapes. This special opportunity aims to elevate artists’ careers by offering visibility, community connection, and professional recognition.
This virtual exhibition will include an artist catalog documenting the show and will be widely promoted through Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective’s platforms, providing exceptional visibility for participating artists.
Theme: Of Land & Longing – The Language of Contemporary Landscape
This open-themed exhibition explores the connection between artists and the natural world. We welcome diverse interpretations of landscape and nature, including traditional, abstract, and conceptual works. Submissions are encouraged to reflect on the relationship between humans and the environment, sparking conversations about belonging, space, and the natural world.
Prizes and Opportunities
From Create! Magazine
First Place:
- Featured interview in the print edition of Create! Magazine
- Interview on the Art & Cocktails podcast
- Online interview featured on Create! Magazine
- Complimentary subscription to Create! Magazine’s digital edition
From Visionary Art Collective
- Two-page spread in New Visionary Magazine
- Interview on the New Visionary podcast
- One-year free membership in The Visionary Community
Meet the Curators
Ekaterina Popova
Ekaterina Popova is an international artist, certified master coach, and the founder of Create! Magazine. With a passion for elevating artists' careers, she has created a contemporary art platform that has supported emerging artists since 2013. Ekaterina is also the host of the Art & Cocktails podcast, a practicing artist, and co-author of two best-selling books. Her work has been featured in international exhibitions and publications.
Victoria J. Fry
Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Fry has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers.
As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, Fry partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions, and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists globally.
Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for organizations such as Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize. She also hosts the New Visionary Podcast.
Fry holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).
About Create! Magazine
Since 2013, Create! Magazine has championed emerging artists, providing a platform to elevate their careers. Through expertly curated exhibitions, artist features, and collaborations with galleries and art fairs, the magazine has established a global presence. With an expansive audience across platforms like Instagram (240k+ followers), Create! Magazineensures visibility for contemporary artists, fostering connections and opportunities.
Eligibility
This open call is open to artists from any country working in all mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and installation.
Submissions under the theme Of Land & Longing are encouraged to reflect on artists’ relationships with nature, space, and the environment.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit up to 10 works for consideration
- High-quality images (300 dpi, JPEG format) are required
- Include an artist bio and statement (max 300 words each)
- Artworks can be previously exhibited or published
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Notification Date: April 30, 2025
- Virtual Exhibition Launch: May 2025 (Date TBA)
Disclaimer:This is a juried opportunity, and inclusion is not guaranteed. Selected artists will be notified by the end of April 2025 and will receive detailed instructions at that time. Please note that submission fees are non-refundable. To ensure the best chance of selection, carefully review the criteria and submit high-quality work. Final selected works will be featured on our virtual exhibition platform, with each participating artist highlighted in a dedicated social media post and included in a printed contemporary art catalog.