Arts to Hearts Magazine : Issue Fourteen – Accepting Submissions Now!

Every artist remembers the moment they created something that finally felt like them. The kind of work that made them pause and think, “this is the direction I want to keep exploring”.

Then comes another question.

Who gets to see it?

For many artists, the answer has become social media. A carefully photographed artwork is uploaded, a caption is written, and within hours it is replaced by another post, another trend, another endless scroll.

Some artwork deserves more than a passing glance.

It deserves a page.

A story.

A place where it can be discovered months, even years later.

That belief has been at the heart of Arts to Hearts Magazine since its very first issue.

Today, with Issue 14 and its newest international Open Call, Arts to Hearts Magazine invites artists from around the world to become part of something much bigger than a publication. Selected artists gain the opportunity to place their work in front of collectors, curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts worldwide, opening doors to meaningful connections, greater visibility, and future professional opportunities. 

Arts to Hearts Magazine, A Global Home for Artists

At first glance, Arts to Hearts Magazine is a beautifully designed international art publication.

Spend a little time with it, and you’ll discover it’s so much more. Arts to Hearts Magazine is an international contemporary art publication created by the Arts to Hearts Project to showcase the work and stories of artists from around the world.

Now, with a new issue in the making, artists everywhere have the opportunity to become part of its growing legacy. Each edition brings together a carefully curated selection of emerging and established creatives working across a wide range of mediums, alongside interviews, essays, and practical insights into building a sustainable artistic career.

With international distribution through major retailers including Barnes & Noble and Amazon, the magazine connects artists with a global audience of collectors, curators, galleries, and art enthusiasts. Since its launch, it has featured the work of hundreds of artists, offering a platform that celebrates authentic creative voices and meaningful artistic dialogue. If you’re ready to share your work with the world, this is your chance to be featured in the next edition and join a thriving global creative community.

Painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic artists, illustrators, textile artists, printmakers, mixed-media practitioners, and digital artists have all found a place within its pages. Now, the next issue is looking for its next inspiring voices—and yours could be one of them.

Every issue becomes a memoir of contemporary creativity. Every artist featured becomes part of that story.

Why Artists Should Apply 

Open calls are more than just submission opportunities, they’re an invitation to take the next step in your creative journey.

By applying, you’ll have the chance to place your work in front of the people who can help shape your artistic future. Beyond publication, being featured adds a valuable credential to your portfolio, strengthens your professional presence, and introduces your work to new audiences around the world. It can lead to meaningful collaborations, future opportunities, and lasting visibility through both print and digital editions. Most importantly, it gives you the opportunity to join a supportive international community that believes every artist’s story deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to put your work forward, this is it.

A Legacy of Inspiring Cover Artists

Over the years, Arts to Hearts Magazine has featured remarkable artists on its covers, each bringing a unique perspective and creative language to the publication.

Artists including Rithika Merchant, Rebecca Brodskis, Rachel Burke, Alison Blickle, Frances Featherstone, and Catherine Anholt have all represented different editions of the magazine.

Each cover reflects the heart of its theme while introducing readers to an artist whose work deserves to be seen on a global stage.

Inside Issue 12

Issue 12 featured an inspiring international lineup of artists including Aleksandra Dziadzio, Hans Blom, Mahnoor Saparas, Jennifer Sarafin, Oscar Carvallo, Victoria Martinez, Zahraa Aqeel, Rima Staines, and many more.

Together, they represented a wide range of styles and perspectives, creating a publication that celebrated the richness of today’s contemporary art scene.

Inside Issue 11

The same spirit continued in Issue 11, where artists such as Cecelia Wilken, Yuchen Lu, Shahrzad Araghinezhad, Agnes Sheikh, Erin Rockwood, Yang Liu, Nat Prevo, and dozens of other creatives shared their work alongside one another.

Different artistic traditions met on the same pages. That is the beauty of Arts to Hearts Magazine.

Celebrating Outstanding Artists Through Recognition and Cash Awards 

Each edition of Arts to Hearts Magazine also recognises artists whose work demonstrates exceptional creativity, originality, and artistic depth.

In Issue 12, artist Millie Melvin received the magazine’s $500 cash award, along with a four-page editorial feature celebrating both her work and creative journey.

The previous edition honoured Cecelia Wilken as the overall winner, while Yuchen Lu and Shahrzad Araghinezhad were recognised as the first and second runners-up.

These recognitions reflect what Arts to Hearts Magazine has always believed:

Great art deserves to be celebrated, and great artists deserve to be remembered.

Become Part of Our Next Issue!

Issue 14: The Summer We Remember.

Every edition of Arts to Hearts Magazine begins with a theme, but that theme is never meant to limit artists. Instead, it becomes a starting point—a shared conversation that unfolds through hundreds of unique perspectives.

For Issue 14, that conversation is The Summer We Remember.

It begins like a familiar memory, soft and distant.  But spend a little time with it, and you’ll realize it can become almost anything.

For one artist, it might be a childhood afternoon that never faded from memory. For another, it could be the quiet ache of a goodbye, the warmth of home, a journey that changed everything, or even a summer that exists only in imagination.

The beauty of this theme is that it isn’t asking artists to paint a season.

It is inviting them to explore a memory. An emotion. A person. A place. A version of themselves they still carry.

Whether your work is deeply personal or beautifully symbolic, literal or abstract, The Summer We Remember leaves room for your own interpretation.

Because no two artists remember the same summer, and that’s exactly what makes this issue so exciting.

The Next Chapter Begins With You

Over the past thirteen editions, Arts to Hearts Magazine has become home to more than 1,000 artists, countless creative stories, and a growing archive of contemporary art from around the world.

Who Can Apply?

The Arts to Hearts Magazine open call is open to artists worldwide, regardless of nationality or background. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Artists working across all mediums are welcome to apply, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, textile art, illustration, installation, and more.

This opportunity is open to artists at every stage of their creative journey—from emerging and self-taught artists to established professionals. No previous exhibitions, publications, awards, or professional experience are required.

What’s in It for You? 

For the artists who are selected, the rewards go well beyond publication. The overall winner receives a $500 cash prize, while the first runner-up is awarded $300 and the second runner-up receives $200. Along with these cash awards, selected artists gain international exposure through Arts to Hearts Magazine, have their work published in a beautifully curated issue, and receive the opportunity to be seen by collectors, curators, galleries, and a global community of art lovers. Whether you’re taking your first step into the art world or adding another milestone to your career, this open call offers both recognition and the chance to share your work on a much larger stage. 

Every cover artist. Every featured artist. Every award winner.

Every page has started in exactly the same way, with someone deciding to submit their work.

Now, Issue 14 is ready to welcome its next artists.

Submissions for Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 14: The Summer We Remember are open until 2 August 2026.