Tag: creative community

If you’ve ever searched for art opportunities online, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the words “application fee” appear. It can be discouraging, especially when you’re still building your career and every dollar counts. That’s why free open calls are worth paying attention to. They’re not just cost-free ,  they’re a chance to step into visibility without the extra weight of financial barriers. For women artists, access matters. The art world is changing, but it’s still uneven in many ways. Free open calls make space for artists who might otherwise hesitate to…

You know that moment when you’re staring at your sketchbook or canvas and thinking, “Am I the only one doing this alone?” It’s a lonely kind of silence, the kind that doesn’t just sit in your studio but sneaks into your chest too. And if you’re a woman artist, that loneliness can feel sharper. It’s not just about having no one to talk to, it’s the extra layers ,  the invisible expectations, the tiny dismissals, the constant question of whether your work is being taken as seriously as you are. Here’s…