Women United ART PRIZE 2024

Women United ART PRIZE 2024: Celebrating the Creativity and Vision of Female Artists Worldwide

Women United ART PRIZE is a prestigious contemporary art prize dedicated to celebrating female visual artists from around the world. Organized by Women United ART MOVEMENT, this prize offers diverse and exciting opportunities for women artists, with a mission to elevate and highlight their contributions to the global art scene. It is a unique opportunity to receive the deserved recognition and showcase your art to thousands of art lovers and industry professionals. 

Why Enter Women United ART PRIZE?

Unparalleled Recognition and Visibility: By participating, your work will be seen by a panel of esteemed jurors, including renowned curators, gallery owners, and celebrated artists. Winning or even being shortlisted will position you as a role model in the art community, inspiring others and opening doors to new opportunities.

Diverse Categories and Inclusions: With categories including Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, and Collage & Fiber Art, this prize celebrates a wide range of artistic disciplines. We welcome submissions from women artists of all styles and backgrounds, promoting a rich tapestry of perspectives.

Generous Prizes: The Women United ART PRIZE offers EUR 11,000 worth of prizes, providing significant support to advance your artistic career.

Global Reach and Support: Our mission is to elevate the contributions of women artists globally. We provide a platform for artists from diverse backgrounds and locations, ensuring that your voice and vision are seen and heard.

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Who Can Enter:

Women United ART PRIZE is open to all women-identifying artists worldwide, regardless of their education, age, sexual orientation, race, career stage, or location.

Accepted Art Forms:

• Painting & Drawing Category: oil, acrylic, watercolour, ink, pastel, charcoal, pencil, mixed media, etc. 
• Collage & Fiber Art Category: analogue and digital collage, assemblage, paper art, weaving, knitting, quilting, embroidery, felting, crocheting, wearable art, etc. (3D textile works accepted in this category)
• Photography & Printmaking Category: all types of photography (fine art, hybrid, travel, photojournalism, portrait, etc.), all types of printmaking (woodcut, linocut, collagraph, engraving, aquatint, monotype, lithography, cyanotype, etc.)

Entry Criteria:

Artists may only submit work that is their own. Artwork doesn’t have to be for sale. The ideal file size is 1.5 MB, min 72 DPI resolution. Accepted formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG. Each entry must also include artist bio, statement and contact details.

Entry Fee:

• EUR 8 per artwork, with a maximum of 5 artworks.
• Early bird pricing of EUR 35 for 5 works ends on 20 July 2024.
• Fee exemptions available for artists in war-torn regions or under oppressive regimes (details on the website).

Key Dates:

• Early bird deadline: 20 July 2024
• Final deadline: 31 August 2024

Join a Powerful Movement: By entering Women United ART PRIZE, you’re not just competing for an award; you’re joining a movement to elevate and celebrate women in the arts. Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded artists, gain recognition, and contribute to a larger goal of gender equity in the art world.

Meet Our Esteemed Jurors:

• Ekaterina Popova: an award-winning artist, founder of Create! Magazine, curator, podcast host, community facilitator and author
• Ashley Longshore: a renowned pop artist known for her vibrant creations and social commentary
• Danielle Krysa: a visual artist, writer behind The Jealous Curator and author of several acclaimed art books
• Alissa Sexton: an artist consultant and curator, expert in commercial art success

Partner Organizations:

• Smartist: an art visualization app that lets you create marketable art mockups in minutes
• The Jealous Curator: daily art inspiration and support by Danielle Krysa
• Artsnacks: art supply subscription boxes loved by thousands of artists around the world, curated to inspire you to create
• The Curator’s Salon: an international platform for art world conversations and home of Art Seen Magazine, founded by Gita Joshi

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your art and join a global community dedicated to uplifting women artists. Submit your entries today and be part of Women United ART PRIZE 2024!