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Call For Art: In Full Color, Juried by Liz Lidgett
Open Call for Create! Magazine International Print Issue No. 58
Create! Magazine is pleased to announce the open call for Issue No. 58, In Full Color, juried by Liz Lidgett. This is an international, juried open call open to artists worldwide working in any medium (except ai).
We are inviting you to respond to the concept of color in whatever way feels most true to your current practice. Color as language. Color as structure, memory, or emotion. Your interpretation is the work. All subjects and mediums are welcome.
About the Theme
This is an open call. We are looking for your interpretation of color expressed through your art. Whether your practice centers on painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, or any other medium, we want to see how color lives in your work right now and what it means to you.
That might mean a painting built around hue and saturation. It might mean work where color carries cultural expression, or textile work where dye and fiber carry emotional weight. There is no single right answer. We are looking for work that is honest, committed, and current. Please note that this call is open to all mediums with the exception of AI-generated work.
Meet the Juror
Liz Lidgett
Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer, and gallery owner based in Des Moines, Iowa. As the founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with clients to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget, bringing both curatorial expertise and a deeply personal approach to the art advisory process. Her gallery is known for championing contemporary artists and connecting collectors with work that is meaningful, lasting, and well-considered.
Liz has been a contributor to many national publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, and more, bringing accessible and thoughtful arts coverage to broad audiences. She lives in Des Moines with her husband and children and their ever-expanding art collection.
Visit LizLidgett.com for more information.
Professional Visibility and Growth
Selected artists receive a feature in our print and digital publication designed to elevate their professional portfolio:
A professional four-page spread in the print and digital magazine, perfect for use in future gallery applications, grant materials, and press kits.
Global visibility to an audience of active curators, collectors, gallerists, and arts professionals.
Features across our website and social media platforms to help grow your digital presence.
A complimentary digital issue of the magazine for your archives with an option to order print.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide working in any medium. Please submit only original works. No academic background is required.
Submission Requirements: Submit up to 10 works, cohesive bodies of work and series encouraged, a 300-word bio, and a 300-word artist statement.
Deadline: May 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Jurying Opens: June 2026.
Our Mission and the Submission Fee
Fee: $35 for three images.
Create! Magazine is run by a dedicated, artist-led team. We prioritize a sustainable and professional arts ecosystem, which is why your submission fee is used to directly and fairly compensate our guest juror, professional writers, and designers. These funds also cover the administrative and technical costs of hosting these open calls.
We are here to support your career growth year-round. You are always welcome to send professional pitches for our blog or online features to our editorial team throughout the year. If you need support with your pitch, check out these resources.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: May 30, 2026
Jurying Phase Starts: June 2026
Notification Period: Summer 2026
Publication Release: Fall 2026
Artist Advocacy: If published, artists retain full copyright and ownership of their work. Selection is competitive and juried by industry professionals to ensure a high-caliber publication. Selection is not guaranteed. If selected, there are no additional fees. Artists have the option to purchase print copies of the issue at their discretion.
Call for Art: Time Capsule
A Juried Online Exhibition, Artist Catalog, and Artsy Feature
Create! Projects and PxP Contemporary are pleased to announce a call for art for Time Capsule, a juried online Artsy exhibition and artist catalog presented as part of the Create! Projects series. This international call is open to artists worldwide working in any medium.
About the Theme
A time capsule holds what we choose to preserve. It speaks to intention, to memory, and to the value we place on a moment in time.
For this call, we are asking artists to look back across the past ten years of their practice and submit work that represents that body of time. This might mean a singular defining piece, a cohesive series, or work that captures a shift or turning point in your process. We are looking for work that is considered, committed, and honest about where it comes from.
All mediums are welcome. All backgrounds are welcome. This call is open to all mediums with the exception of AI-generated work.
Meet the Juror
Alicia Puig
Alicia Puig is an international art curator, arts journalist, author, and the curator and co-founder of PxP Contemporary, an online gallery dedicated to making the work of international emerging artists accessible to collectors and art lovers worldwide. She is also a director at Create! Magazine and co-author of The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook.
Alicia has worked in the arts industry for galleries, museums, art fairs, private collectors, art publications, and an auction house for over ten years across the United States, the Netherlands, and Costa Rica. Her writing has been featured in Create! Magazine, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Artspiel, and more. She has served as a guest curator and juror for Hastings College, Rise Art, SHOWFIELDS, I Like Your Work, and Visionary Art Collective, among others.
Visit aliciapuig.com and pxpcontemporary.com for more information.
About Create! Projects x PxP Contemporary
This exhibition is presented as a collaboration between Create! Magazine and PxP Contemporary. Create! Projects is the online exhibition series from Create! Magazine, dedicated to presenting juried group exhibitions that reach an active international audience of collectors, curators, and arts professionals. PxP Contemporary is a curated online gallery founded in 2019 with a mission to champion emerging artists and make original contemporary art accessible to collectors around the world.
Together, selected artists will be featured across both platforms, including an Artsy exhibition, reaching collectors and arts professionals on one of the world's leading art market platforms.
What Selected Artists Receive
Selected artists receive a professional feature designed to expand visibility within the international contemporary art community:
Online Exhibition : Featured in a juried exhibition hosted by Create! Projects and PxP Contemporary on our website.
Artsy Feature: An official exhibition listing on Artsy, reaching a global audience of collectors and gallerists.
Artist Catalog: Inclusion in the exhibition’s digital and (optional print) artist catalog.
Digital Promotion: Visibility across the Create! Magazine, including a dedicated blog post and social media features for each artist.
Submission Guidelines
Requirements: Submit up to 10 images (cohesive bodies of work encouraged), a 300-word biography, and a 300-word artist statement.
Fee: $35 for three images.
Deadline: May 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: May 30, 2026
Jurying Phase: June 2026
Notification Period: Summer 2026
Exhibition Release: Late Summer 2026
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OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
Call for Art Submissions
Are you an emerging or established artist looking for a platform to showcase your work?
Create! Magazine invites artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to submit their art for a chance to be featured in our upcoming print issue. This is your opportunity to reach a global audience and have your work seen by curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Why Submit Your Art to Create! Magazine?
→ Global Reach: If selected, your art will be shared with a worldwide online audience of over 200,000 readers and followers, giving you visibility and an art career boost.
→ Print and Digital Feature: Selected artists will be featured in both our print and digital issues, ensuring your work is seen in multiple formats.
→ Industry Connections: Get your art in front of leading curators, gallery owners, and art professionals who regularly review our magazine.
Isn't It Time for YOUR ART to Be Seen, Celebrated, and Published?
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What is Create! Magazine?
Create! Magazine was originally founded in 2013 as Fresh Paint Magazine, and in 2016, we rebranded to better serve our mission: to showcase the incredible talent of emerging artists in contemporary art from across the globe. Since then, we’ve proudly highlighted thousands of artists, not only sharing their creations but also the deep meaning, inspiration, and stories behind their work.
Our magazine is a trusted platform recognized by leading media outlets like Colossal, Apartment Therapy, and The Jealous Curator. We’ve forged strong partnerships with prestigious global art fairs, including Art Miami, Moniker, Affordable Art Fair, and Superfine, and collaborated with brands such as Minted.
When you submit to Create! Magazine, you’re not just entering a call for art—you’re stepping into a community that celebrates your voice, your story, and your vision. Whether in our beautifully printed issues available online and at select independent bookstores, or in our digital editions, your art has the opportunity to reach and inspire a worldwide audience.
Isn’t it time for your work to be seen, celebrated, and published? Submit your art to Create! Magazine today and become part of a global movement showcasing the best in contemporary art.
Requirements and Eligibility
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Mediums Accepted
All forms of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and more.
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Eligibility
Open to artists from around the world. There are no restrictions on age, education level, nationality, or location. All are welcome. We host a magazine open call for women-artists once per year.
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Originality
All submitted works must be original and created by the artist submitting. Galleries and agents are welcome to submit on behalf of their artists.
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File Requirements:
Please submit high-resolution images (300 DPI) in JPG or PNG format. Additionally, include a Word or TXT document with your artist bio, statement, and a link to your website or portfolio.
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Submission Fee:
A small fee is required to cover administrative costs and support the production of the magazine. As an independent, artist-run publication, we deeply appreciate the support of our community, patrons, and supporters. For those seeking a no-cost option, we also offer free Studio Sunday submissions.
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Review Process:
All submissions are carefully reviewed by our editorial team and guest curators. Artists selected for publication will be notified within 2-3 months after applying and will receive notifications through Submittable.
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
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"21 years ago, I was crashing on a mattress in a loft on the Bowery near Prince St., counting change to buy slices of $1 pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner... and making paintings with awkward shapes reminiscent of Philip Guston that no one really cared about (and needed a ton of work!). Fast forward 21 years, and I'm now 2 blocks away from that pizza place at the McNally Jackson Bookstore...which is selling the issue of Create! Magazine that I’m featured in, along with my short story 'In Search of Sun Cups at Night.' I actually broke down in tears outside. The path has been long and often painful, but it's moments like these when I know it has been 100% worth it. Thank you, Ekaterina Popova, for making this possible."
- Jenny Brown
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"For all artists thinking about applying: having a mention in Create! a few years ago really helped my art journey. I highly recommend it!"
- Mark Liam Smith
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"Create! Magazine is a fantastic platform that supports and encourages artists of all levels, genres, and mediums. I’m incredibly grateful to have been selected by Sergio Gomez, an artist, curator, gallery owner, and mentor, who was the juror and curator for issue #45. Through Create! Magazine and Sergio, I’ve learned so much about the value of community and the importance of being part of one. I’m deeply humbled and appreciative to be included in this issue and community. Thank you, Sergio and Create! Magazine, for your endless support and inspiration!"
- Jessica Archer
WHAT’S INSIDE
Inside Create! Magazine, you'll find a curated selection of contemporary art, inspiring artist interviews, insightful articles, and behind-the-scenes stories that celebrate creativity and innovation from around the world.
Got Some Questions?
WE’LL WE HAVE ANSWERS
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We accept submissions in a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation, and more. Specific open calls may specify additional guidelines.
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No, most of our open calls are open to all artists, regardless of gender. However, we do occasionally have opportunities specifically for women and non-binary artists.
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No, a university degree is not required to participate in our open calls.
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No, gallery representation is not required to enter our competitions.
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Our curators have diverse tastes, and we strive to feature a wide range of artistic styles. We recommend reviewing our website and past issues to get a sense of the type of work we’ve published before as well as the guest curator's platform or gallery.
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Results are typically announced within 8-10 weeks after the deadline. All artists will be notified by email from Submittable. Make sure our emails aren’t going to your spam folder, and check Submittable for status updates.
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Sometimes emails can end up in your spam folder. Please add info@createmagazine.com and Submittable to your contacts to ensure you receive notifications.
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You can log in to Submittable to review your submission. You’ll also have the opportunity to make edits and replace images if needed.
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No, we do not take commissions, and your work does not have to be for sale to be published.
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The standard entry fee is $35. There may be additional fees if you choose to submit extra images or request an online interview. There are no additional fees after being published.
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To apply, create an account through Submittable, fill out the appropriate application, and submit your entry before the deadline. If you need to make changes, you can request to edit your application in Submittable.
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Please prepare three high-resolution JPEG images of your work (300 DPI), a Word or TXT document with your artist bio and statement, and a link to your website or portfolio. You will also need a credit card or PayPal account to complete your payment.
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Yes. If selected for print, our editors will contact you to ensure we have the highest quality image before going to press. You’ll also have the opportunity to make any necessary edits.
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You may enter as many times as you like, even if you’ve been previously published. Each call is juried by different curators, offering new opportunities.
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Being published in Create! Magazine offers artists significant visibility to galleries, curators, collectors, and art lovers. Many artists have reported increased sales and new exhibition opportunities after being featured. While specific outcomes aren’t guaranteed, our magazine has a strong track record of helping artists connect with broader audiences and achieve professional milestones since 2013.
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Submission fees are non-refundable. The fee helps cover the administrative costs associated with reviewing and managing submissions, including compensating guest curators for their time, paying writers, and more. While we cannot guarantee selection, we encourage you to apply to future open calls, as each is juried by different curators, offering new opportunities.
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Inclusion is not guaranteed. While we strive to create opportunities for a wide range of artists, each submission is carefully reviewed by our editorial team and guest curators, and only a select number—typically 30-50 artists—are chosen for publication. We encourage all artists to submit their best work and to apply to future open calls, as each is juried by different curators, offering new chances for selection.
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Absolutely. Create! Magazine is a highly respected publication in the contemporary art world, with a strong track record of featuring emerging and established artists since 2013. We’ve been highlighted by leading media outlets such as Colossal, Monocle Radio, and Apartment Therapy, and have partnered with prestigious art fairs including Art Miami, Affordable Art Fair, and Moniker Art Fair. We also collaborate with reputable galleries. Your images are safe with us—we securely store all submissions and only use them for review and potential publication. We do not share your images or personal information with any third parties without your explicit consent.
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