A Sneak Peek at Submissions for The Places We Call Home

The Women in Arts Network is thrilled to share the overwhelming and heartfelt response to our global open call for the International Virtual Exhibition: The Places We Call Home. Submissions have been arriving each day from women-identifying and non-binary artists across continents, each work adding a new layer of meaning to this profoundly human theme.

This online exhibition will feature intimate and thought-provoking pieces that explore what “home” means whether it’s a tangible place, a treasured memory, or a feeling that lingers quietly in the soul.

There’s still time to submit your work and be part of this deeply meaningful showcase.

Defining the Theme: “The Places We Call Home”

Home does not look or feel the same for everyone. For some, it is walls that hold the echo of laughter, a garden that changes with every season, or the streets of a city that shaped their sense of who they are. For others, home isn’t rooted in bricks or geography it’s the comfort in a loved one’s voice, the smell of rain on warm earth, or the bittersweet ache of nostalgia for something lost, or never found.

This exhibition is an opportunity to bring those deeply personal interpretations into the light. Through paint, photography, textiles, sculpture, digital work or any medium that feels true to your story, you are invited to create something that stirs reflection, sparks memory, and invites others to think about their own idea of “home.”

Why Submit Your Work?

Selected artworks will be showcased in an international virtual exhibition, reaching curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.

Participants can opt to share their creative story and process through an exclusive feature, offering a deeper look at their inspiration and journey.

Your work will join a collective of voices shaping a rich, layered conversation about the meaning of “home.”

Who Can Apply?

This call is open to a wide and inclusive community of creatives:

• Women-identifying and non-binary artists
• Artists aged 18+
• All mediums welcomed: painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, digital, mixed media, and more

Whether you are just finding your creative voice, growing your reach, or firmly established, your perspective has a place in this exhibition.

What Will You Get?

If your work is selected, it will be showcased in our Virtual Exhibition, If your work is selected, it will be showcased in our Virtual Exhibition. You’ll also have the optional opportunity to be featured in an exclusive Artist Interview, where you can share the story behind your work, your inspirations, and your creative journey. These interviews will be published on our website and amplified through our social media channels.

This is a great opportunity to have your work seen, grow your reach, and connect with curators, collectors, and art lovers from around the world.

Participation Fee

Submitting your work to the Virtual Exhibition is completely free. There is an optional Artist Interview add-on for those who wish to share their creative story in greater depth. This feature has a small $12 fee to support production and promotion but it’s entirely up to you.

There is no payment required to enter the exhibition itself.

A Glimpse of Submissions So Far

The works submitted already reflect a stunning range of interpretations—paintings of cherished family kitchens, photographs of the streets where childhood unfolded, textiles that hold the warmth of memory, and abstract pieces that capture the ache of longing or the calm of belonging.

Here’s a glimpse of just a few of the works received so far:

Artwork Submitted by Cayla Samano

Artwork Submitted by
Roisin Lyst

Artwork Submitted by
Valeriia Pogliani

Artwork Submitted by Purnima Dabholkar

Artwork Submitted by Navya Khatri

Artwork Submitted By Jennifer McConnell

Artwork Submitted By Nina Fedotova

Artwork Submitted By Momna Shafqaat

A Note for Artists

Submissions remain open for The Places We Call Home, and more works will be accepted until the deadline. The pieces featured here offer just a glimpse of the incredible creativity flowing into this exhibition.

The Women in Arts Network is committed to building an international community where artistic voices are celebrated and connections are forged across cultures. This exhibition is more than just a showcase but an an invitation to reflect on where we come from, where we belong, and what “home” truly means.

Submissions close on September 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, so there’s still time to share your work but don’t wait until it’s too late.