A selection of international artist opportunities, open calls, art competitions, and opportunities for contemporary art-related competitions, art publications, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators

About International Artist Opportunities & Call For Artists

This is a curated selection. We publish a selection of open calls from a pool of submissions and editorial research. Only open calls we believe offer meaningful benefits to applicants at different stages of their careers will be published. We email thousands of art practitioners weekly with selected opportunities. Make sure you are on our email list to be one of them.

Submitting your work for a call for Art, open calls, and art competitions can be tricky and taxing work. We at Arts To Hearts Project have been creating resources and opportunities for Artists for the past two years. We have so far organized over 12 editions of our International Call For Art. But, we don’t want you to ever feel limited in where you want to apply. Hence, every month we bring you a quick round-up of 5 hand-picked opportunities and art competitions for Artists.

So here is the list of i5 international opportunities artists should apply for in the month of September.

1- 100 Artworks from Emerging Artists:
2023 Women’s Edition- Arts to Hearts Project

Are you an emerging artist looking for a platform to showcase your work to the world?

About the Project:

Introducing “100 Artworks from Emerging Artists: 2023 Women’s Edition”, the first edition of this new publication by Arts to Hearts Project. This book aims to be a unique platform designed to shine light and discover innovative, unique, and creative artworks made in 2023 by up-and-coming women in the Arts. This annual publication aims to bring forward the most promising works and put women creatives in the spotlight. From new media, and installations to traditional methods, we seek artworks across genres, generations, and borders. Bringing forward a collective stronger female narrative in the contemporary art scene. In our inaugural edition, we aim to accomplish more than simply showcasing talent. 

About the Collaborators:

Milan Art Institute (MAI) is a place where passionate hearts and creative minds come together to bring their visions to life. The Milan Art Institute has turned a passion into a profession for hundreds of students. Beginners and professionals come here to master skills, learn new techniques, and join an ever-expanding community of artists. The purpose of the Milan Art Institute is to enlighten and educate a worldwide audience about the transformational power of the visual arts. Now, through their online fine art school, you can turn your passion into a profession from anywhere in the world.

The founders, John and Elli Milan, have been successful artists for over 27 years each. Throughout that time they made a living solely through the sales of their art. Their oldest daughter, Dimitra Milan, also became a professional artist, generating over a million dollars by selling her own artwork at the age of fifteen.

Theme:

Open

Eligibility:

This call for submissions is open to all women and womxn artists from around the world, regardless of their chosen medium (painting, sculpture, mixed media, or other new media.

Deadline

October 5th, 2023

2- Open Call for issue 11 art magazine + blog + gallery

Theme:

We are looking for colorful, cheerful, empowering visual art (painting, mixed media, sculpture, digital, photography …). Unfortunately, we cannot accept video.

Eligibility:

Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of age, gender, or background and we welcome artists in all states of their career and creative path.

The magazine feature serves to introduce you to the readers and focuses on your artwork.

• – send 6 of your best artworks in good quality and high res (300dpi min., approx. 3- 5 mb) in jpeg. format
• – name your files: firstname_lastname_titleartwork
• – send a statement max. 200 words
• – describe 2 of your artworks in detail (meaning, process, inspiration), max. 150 words each
• – include your links (social media/web)
• – send the text as doc. file or include it in the body of the e-mail

 Submission Deadline:

September 30th, 2023

3- Art Seen — The Curator’s Salon Magazine

This platform exists to share art with new audiences and help artists expand their reach and visibility.

READY TO SHOW YOUR ART?

Can you imagine how it would feel to see your art in a curated art publication?

The magazine brings together artists and art world professionals.

Including:

• Artists feature
• Artists interviews
• Studio visits
• Collectors stories

Submit to Art Seen:

• Keep showing your art
• Reach an audience beyond your own following
• Give your existing audiences a fresh way to experience your art
• See your art in a high-quality publication
• Open to visual artists across the world

The current magazine is available in print and digital format internationally,

DATES

All submissions are considered for studio visits, interviews, and artist’s features ranging from half page to 6 pages in length.

The deadline to submit to the Spring 2024 edition is 30 November 2023

4- Create! Magazine Call For Art Print Issue #42 Juried by Jealous Curator 

Call For Art! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your artwork to a global audience and influential figures in the art world.

Create! Magazine is now accepting submissions for Issue #42, curated by The Jealous Curator, Danielle Krysa. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to get their work seen by a broad audience, including artists, curators, collectors, art professionals, and art enthusiasts. We understand the importance of visibility for emerging artists, and we are dedicated to offering this platform to help you gain the recognition you deserve.

Submit your artwork now for a chance to be featured in our internationally distributed print and digital issue!

This issue will feature the work of selected artists working in a wide array of media, disciplines, and creative backgrounds. 

Event date: 

September 5, 2023 to January 31, 2024

5- Autumn Issue/ Seasonal Edition, VOL 34

Collect Art is looking for writers and artists, working in different media, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, contemporary jewelry, textile, installation, illustration, mixed media, photography, collage, digital art, poems & short stories.  

Eligibility:

Open to all nationalities and to any aged 18 and above.

Theme:

There is no theme for the Issue. Each selected artist will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including a biography, statement, interview, website, and 2-10 featured artworks. All published artists will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine. Each selected Writer will receive a 2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines including their poems/stories, biography, and interview. 

All published writers will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine which will be promoted on our website/social media. In addition, you will receive the link for ordering the printed magazine.   

Deadline

September 30, 2023 

6- Anima Mundi Acadmia Art Magazine

The magazine of ANIMA MUNDI ACADEMIA for professional art includes critiques, essays, artist interviews, curated exhibitions, and information for collectors, curators, artists, and art lovers, as well as representing auctions and exhibitions, galleries, and projects worldwide.

Deadline: 

30/September/2023

How to Apply: 

Would you like to be featured with a double-page article that includes your name, website, artist statement, and full-page image of your artwork in the ANIMA MUNDI ACADEMIA Art Magazine Winter ISSUE?