5 Opportunities Every Woman Artist Should Look Out For This November
November is bringing some lovely opportunities for women artists to share their work, reach new audiences, and take the next step in their creative journeys. From international art competitions and print publications to funded residencies and awards, there are several opportunities worth exploring before the month comes to an end.
Whether you are an emerging artist looking to get your work out into the world or an established creative hoping to add something new to your artistic journey, applying to an open call can be a wonderful way to discover what is possible.
We have put together five opportunities worth keeping on your radar this November. Some offer the chance to exhibit your work, others provide opportunities for publication, recognition, and professional development. Take a look at the details, check the requirements, and see which ones feel right for your practice.
1. Artist’s Book Residency Grant – Women’s Studio Workshop
Deadline: November 15, 2026
If you enjoy experimenting with printmaking, bookbinding, or the possibilities of turning your artwork into a book, the Artist’s Book Residency Grant by Women’s Studio Workshop is an opportunity worth exploring.
The programme offers an eight-to-ten-week residency for artists interested in developing and producing a limited-edition artist’s book. It gives selected artists the time, studio access, and practical support to take a book project from an initial idea to a finished edition.
The grant includes a weekly stipend of $350, up to $1,000 towards materials, free onsite accommodation, and 24-hour access to the workshop’s studios. Artists can also receive technical guidance, training in different equipment and techniques, and production assistance throughout their residency.
One particularly exciting aspect of this opportunity is the chance to create an edition of your own artist’s book. Women’s Studio Workshop has an established artist book collection, with works held in more than 450 collections around the world.
Applicants should prepare a current CV, a short description of their proposed project, a materials budget, and up to ten images of recent work. A physical mock-up of the proposed book is also required, so artists should allow enough time for international shipping if applying from outside the United States.
Who can apply: Artists working with artist books and related practices. Check the official eligibility guidelines before applying.
What you receive: $350 weekly stipend, up to $1,000 in material support, accommodation, studio access, and an eight-to-ten-week residency.
Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
2. Women in Arts Magazine – Issue 02 by Women in Arts Network
Deadline: November 30, 2026
For women artists who have been looking for an opportunity to see their work in print, Women in Arts Network is now accepting submissions for the second issue of its print magazine.
Following the launch of Issue 01, the network is bringing artists together once again for Issue 02, this time around a theme that holds a different meaning for everyone: Home.
Home does not necessarily have to be a house or a familiar physical space. It could be a childhood memory, a person who makes you feel safe, a place you once lived, a landscape you miss, or even the feeling of belonging somewhere. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way, whether through personal experiences, relationships, memories, culture, or abstract expressions.
The open call welcomes women and non-binary artists aged 18 and above from anywhere in the world. Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, digital art, mixed media, and other visual art practices are welcome.
Selected artists will have their work published in the printed magazine alongside their artist biography and statement. They will also receive dedicated social media promotion, a feature in the network’s newsletter, an artist index listing, and a publication credit that can be included in their CV and portfolio.
There is also an exciting award attached to this edition. Every selected artist will automatically be considered for the Women in Arts Magazine Award, with one artist receiving a $500 cash prize and a four-page spread in the magazine, along with a published interview.
Who can apply: Women and non-binary artists aged 18 and above, worldwide.
What you receive: Print publication, artist profile, social media and newsletter promotion, and consideration for the $500 Women in Arts Magazine Award.
Submission fee: $35 for up to three artworks. There are no additional publication fees after selection.
Deadline: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM New York time.
If you have artwork that connects with the idea of home, this is a lovely opportunity to share that story with a wider audience.
3. Women Artists 2026 Art Competition – Fusion Art
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Sometimes, the best opportunities are the ones that allow you to submit work without having to fit into a very specific theme. The Women Artists 2026 Art Competition by Fusion Art offers exactly that.
This international online competition is dedicated to celebrating women artists and welcomes submissions across a wide range of subjects, styles, and artistic mediums.
Whether your work is figurative, abstract, realistic, surreal, or experimental, you are welcome to submit. The competition accepts both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, installation, and more.
One of the interesting things about this competition is that it welcomes artists regardless of their professional experience or educational background. Whether you are just beginning to establish your artistic practice or have been exhibiting for years, you can submit your work for consideration.
The competition will feature selected artists in an online exhibition opening on December 15, 2026. Best in Show winners across the different categories will receive a cash prize or the option of a complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Other awards include second through fifth place recognition, along with possible Artistic Excellence and Honorable Mention awards.
Award-winning artists will also receive digital certificates, publicity, and links to their websites through the exhibition page.
Who can apply: Women artists aged 18 and above from anywhere in the world.
Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, digital art, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, and other two-dimensional and three-dimensional practices.
Submission fee: $25 for one or two images, or $40 for up to five images.
Deadline: November 25, 2026.
If you have a collection of artworks you would love to share without having to work around a particular subject or concept, this competition is worth considering.
4. Women in Art Volume 1: Wild At Heart – The Untitled Space
Early Deadline: November 16, 2026
For artists interested in having their work featured in an international art publication and gallery exhibition, The Untitled Space has announced an exciting opportunity through its upcoming Women in Art Volume 1: Wild At Heart project.
The open call invites women-identifying artists from around the world to submit work for the first edition of an annual hardcover art book series. The project will be accompanied by a gallery exhibition and book-signing event at The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York, during Women’s History Month in March 2027.
The theme, Wild At Heart, explores instinct, freedom, emotion, independence, and the many ways artists express their inner worlds. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme through their own experiences, creative processes, and visual language.
There is plenty of room for experimentation. The open call welcomes figurative, abstract, conceptual, and experimental work across painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, textiles, mixed media, installation, wearable art, video, performance, and digital art.
Approximately 50 artists will be selected for the 200-page hardcover publication, with each artist receiving a minimum two-page feature. Selected artists will also be considered for an exhibition at the gallery, an online presentation on Artsy and Artnet, and promotional opportunities through the gallery’s platforms.
Five artists will receive special recognition through the Cover Artist and Curator’s Choice Awards. These artists will receive extended six-to-eight-page features, exclusive interviews, and the opportunity to exhibit their work at the gallery in New York.
Another helpful detail is that artists can submit existing work from their collections or archives. You do not necessarily need to create something entirely new for this opportunity.
Who can apply: Women-identifying artists aged 18 and above, worldwide.
Mediums: Painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, textiles, mixed media, installation, video, performance, digital art, and more.
Submission fee: $35 for up to five images at the early deadline.
Early deadline: November 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Standard deadline: December 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The submission fee increases to $45 for up to five images.
If you are interested in having your work included in a printed art book and potentially exhibited in New York, this is one opportunity to explore.
5. Woman Artist Award – 7th Edition by Arts to Hearts Project
Deadline: November 30, 2026
And finally, the Woman Artist Award is back for its seventh edition, bringing another opportunity for women artists to share their work, receive recognition, and become part of an international creative community.
Organized by Arts to Hearts Project, the award celebrates women artists working across different mediums, styles, and creative practices. It is open to emerging and mid-career artists who want to introduce their work to a wider audience and become part of an initiative that celebrates women’s contributions to the art world.
One of the things that makes this opportunity particularly welcoming is its open approach to artistic expression. There is no fixed theme or subject, and artists are free to submit work that reflects their individual interests, ideas, and creative journeys.
The award welcomes painting, drawing, illustration, photography, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, collage, digital art, installation, mixed media, and interdisciplinary practices. Artists from anywhere in the world can apply, regardless of whether they have an extensive exhibition history or are still building their portfolios.
The Woman Artist Award is part of Arts to Hearts Project’s continued efforts to create opportunities for women artists to be discovered, recognised, and connected with a wider international audience.
Whether you have a collection of paintings you have been developing, a series of photographs you feel particularly connected to, or an experimental body of work you would like to share, this is an opportunity to put it forward.
Who can apply: Women artists aged 18 and above from anywhere in the world.
Mediums: All visual art mediums and interdisciplinary practices are welcome.
Theme: Open. Artists can submit original work on any subject.
Deadline: November 30, 2026.
If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to share your work with an international platform, consider taking a look at the seventh edition.
A Little Reminder Before You Submit
With so many opportunities available, it can be tempting to apply to every open call you come across. But taking a little time to understand each opportunity can make the process much more meaningful.
Think about what you would like to gain from participating. Perhaps you want to see your work in print, build your exhibition history, experiment with a new medium, or receive recognition for the work you have been developing. Different opportunities offer different things, and the right one will depend on where you are in your creative journey.
Before submitting, make sure you read the guidelines carefully, check the submission fees, prepare high-quality images, and give yourself enough time to put together a thoughtful application. For international opportunities that require physical materials, remember to account for shipping and delivery times as well.
And most importantly, do not underestimate the value of sharing your work. Every application is an opportunity to put your practice forward, reach someone new, and take another step towards the creative opportunities you hope to find. We hope you find something here that speaks to your work.
