Tag: women art collectives

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…

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Maybe my ideas are too loud for the gallery?” If so, welcome to the club, but here’s the twist: your bold ideas are exactly why you belong. For women artists, the art world can feel like a room full of invisible “Do’s and Don’ts,” mostly written by someone else. But those rules? They don’t apply to your voice. Finding your voice isn’t about matching someone else’s idea of success. It’s about noticing the patterns in your thoughts, the sparks that make you uncomfortable and excited at the…