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The final week to be part of the Women in Arts Network’s “Birds” virtual exhibition is here! Don’t miss your chance to share how birds inspire your creativity, your stories, and your dreams. Women-identifying and non-binary artists worldwide, submit by October 9, 2025, and let your work take flight on a global stage.

Five painters who submitted for our virtual exhibition Birds showed us that birds are never just creatures in the sky they are symbols of freedom, memory, and imagination. Through their submissions, we see how birds can be playful, fragile, majestic, or deeply symbolic. Each work reflects personal vision, reminding us that while our experiences differ, the wonder birds inspire is universal. This feature is not about selected finalists, but about honouring the generosity of artists who shared their worlds with us. Their stories enrich the growing archive of this exhibition, which…

Have you ever had a day that seemed ordinary, only to realize later it changed everything about how you make art? Those moments sneak up quietly, maybe a critique stings, maybe a tiny success surprises you, maybe an experiment completely flops. At the time, they feel like nothing. But in hindsight, they’re milestones. Why care? Because understanding these moments is how you start learning from them instead of repeating the same struggles. Each “aha” or “ouch” contains a lesson if you’re paying attention. Knowing what to look for makes your growth…

Ever catch yourself staring at your own work and thinking, “Is this even good enough?” Yeah, that little whisper isn’t imaginary. It’s self-doubt, and for women artists, it tends to crash the studio like an uninvited guest. You’ve probably tried ignoring it, scrolling past it, or telling yourself, “Just focus on the art.” But it sticks. And the more you push, the louder it gets. Here’s the twist, self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s more like a foggy mirror that makes you question what’s already right in front of you. That…

From painting on roller skates to transforming everyday materials into works of art, Elena Schertler brings play, movement, and intuition to everything she creates. Growing up in the small village of Hittisau, Elena first discovered art through spontaneous moments of creativity with her cousin sewing, painting, and experimenting freely. Today, her practice blends painting, drawing, and mixed media, often incorporating threads, wax, and found objects to turn her canvases into tactile experiences. Her unique process sometimes literally in motion captures vitality, freedom, and the beauty of following intuition. Elena’s journey has…

What do birds mean to you freedom, resilience, fragility, or hope? For centuries, they have carried stories across skies and cultures, symbols of journeys both seen and unseen. Now, the Women in Arts Network invites women-identifying and non-binary artists from around the world to share their own interpretations in our upcoming international virtual exhibition. Let your creativity take flight, add your voice to this global dialogue, and show the world what birds mean through your art. Submit now.

Final Call: 3 Days Remaining The door is closing soon. This is the last chance to be part of The Places We Call Home exhibition. Share your story, your creativity, your version of home before the opportunity slips away.

Do you want your art to be celebrated worldwide? The Women in Arts Network is now accepting submissions for Artist of the Month – September 2025. Share your story, showcase your creativity, and let your work inspire audiences, curators, and collectors across the globe. This is your moment—step into the spotlight and let your art be seen.

We’re in the final week of applications! Our virtual exhibition offers artists a platform to present their work to a broad audience, with participation completely free of charge. For those who wish to gain even more exposure and recognition, the optional artist interview is available for just $12. Take this chance to highlight both your art and your journeyapply today before applications close.

Five painters who submitted for our virtual exhibition The Places We Call Home showed us that home is never just walls and doors it is memory, emotion, and belonging. Through their submissions, we see how home can be tender, joyful, distant, or imagined. Each work is a reflection of personal truth, reminding us that while our experiences differ, the desire to belong is universal. This feature is not about selected finalists, but about honouring the generosity of artists who opened their worlds to us. Their stories enrich the growing archive of…