Tag: exhibition opportunities

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…

A few years ago the idea of a “virtual exhibition” might have sounded like a temporary substitute for the real thing. Something people did when they couldn’t gather in person. But times have changed, and digital shows are no longer the backup plan ,  they’ve become an essential part of how the art world connects globally. Curators are leaning into them, collectors are browsing them, and artists who know how to present themselves online are getting noticed faster. Think about it: in a physical exhibition, location limits who can walk in.…

Think about the last time you flipped through someone’s art portfolio online. Did you quickly scroll through the images and then move on? That’s exactly what happens to most portfolios today. A flat set of images is fine, but in a world where we’re constantly consuming video and dynamic media, static photos often fall short. They don’t capture the story, the energy, or the magic behind the work. If you’ve ever thought, “My art looks so much better in person,” you already know the frustration. Photographs can’t always show texture, scale,…