Calling All Women Artists

Calling All Women Artists

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About “The Creative Process Book” Call For Art:

“The Creative Process Book” is an annual global call for contemporary art, dedicated to discovering, recognizing, and providing long-term support to emerging women artists. Introduced by the Arts to Hearts Project in 2024, this marks the inaugural edition of our publication.

“The Creative Process Book” is a special book that tells the stories of 100 women artists and how they make their art. It’s all about showing people the steps and thoughts that go into making something creative, from the very start to the finished piece. This book is the first of its kind and aims to celebrate how different and interesting the world of art can be. It gives a peek into the artists’ world, showing the hard work, love, and different ways they create their art. This book starts a yearly tradition to share these stories with everyone.

Women artists aged 18 or beyond from all over the world are welcome to share their art and stories in this book. It offers them a big chance to show their work to people everywhere. “The Creative Process Book” doesn’t just show their art; it also tells their personal stories of how they got inspired, the challenges they faced, and how they succeeded. The goal of the book is to support artists by giving them a place to show what they do and encourage them to keep following their dreams. This way, the book helps to build a community where everyone appreciates art and understands the hard work and beauty behind it.

“The Creative Process Book” is a special book that shares the stories of 100 women artists and how they make their art. It’s not just about the art they end up making, but also about their feelings, thoughts, and the effort it takes to create something. This book aims to show the wide variety of ways artists come up with and bring their art to life.

It takes you from the quiet places where painters work to the busy spots where digital artists create, giving you a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes. This book celebrates creativity, showing how artists think and turn their ideas into real pieces of art that are beautiful and meaningful.

But this book is more than just stories and pictures. It’s part of a bigger idea to help people understand all the different ways creativity happens. Every women artist in the book tells their own story, showing how much they love art and the different ways they make their ideas come to life. From getting inspired to every step of making their art, this book lets you see how imagination becomes real.

“The Creative Process Book” is made to inspire, teach, and bring people together. It’s for artists looking for others who understand them, for students who want to learn from experienced artists, and for anyone who loves art. This book is here to show everyone the power of art and the strong spirit of the artists who share their visions with us. It highlights why it’s important to support artists and help them feel confident in following their dreams.

About Alicia Puig

Alicia is the curator & co-founder of PxP Contemporary and the director at Create! Magazine, and co-author of The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook. With over 5K Instagram followers on her personal Instagram and 40k on PXP Contemporary, respectively, Alicia has been carefully handpicking outstanding creative work for a decade, establishing herself as a leading name in the international art scene.

With over a decade of experience in the arts industry in the US, the Netherlands, and Costa Rica, She has worked with galleries, museums, art fairs, private collectors, art publications, and an auction house. Her writing has been featured in various magazines and blogs like Create! Magazine, All She Makes, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Art She Says, and Artspiel.

Additionally, She has been a guest curator or juror for several institutions and platforms including Hastings College, All She Makes, Create! Magazine, Rise Art, SHOWFIELDS, Apex Art, Arts to Hearts Project, I Like Your Work, Visionary Art Collective, Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit, and Altamira.

The Women in Arts Network is a one-of-a-kind global platform that unites talented women in the arts, offering them a thriving space within the art world. We bring together writers, podcasters, gallerists, curators, and more, fostering not only collaboration but also celebration. It’s a place where collaboration isn’t just possible, it’s celebrated. Here, women from around the globe don’t just connect, they form powerful networks and lasting friendships. So, whether you’re on the hunt for talent or ready to showcase your own, Women in Arts Network is just the place for you.

  • The top 3 winners’ digital portfolios will be highlighted for a year on the Women in Arts Network, a global platform honoring women artists at no cost. This special opportunity, valued at US $196, provides exceptional exposure and acclaim.
  • Selected artists will also receive a significant discount and have their portfolios showcased on the Women in Arts Network.

Important Note: We will provide updates on more sponsors in due course.

Please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting your work:
1. Ensure that your Headshot/artworks are submitted with high-resolution images.
2. Include a front shot of the artwork image in your submission.
3. If your work involves an installation or sculpture, please include a photo of the piece in its installed state.
4. Submit your artist bio and statement in less than 250 words.

Important Note:
Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.

This art call welcomes women and womxn artists aged 18 and above from all over the world to apply. Women and womxn artists of all mediums, such as painting, sculpture, mixed media, and beyond, are invited to participate.

This is a juried art call, where only selected artists will be published following the jury’s selection process.

After the art submission deadline, the final results are revealed within 4 to 6 weeks. Subsequently, an email is dispatched to notify both selected and non-selected artists of the decision. Following the result announcement, the book production process commences, which typically spans 2 to 3 months before dispatching to the artists and galleries.

Important Note:
Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.

Top 3 Winner Prizes

  • An extensive interview featuring the top 3 winners will be published on the Arts To Hearts website and promoted on the Arts to Hearts Instagram account, which boasts a 40,000+ strong following solely on Instagram, 60,000+ email subscribers, 1.5 million on Pinterest, and deep-rooted connected connections in the global art world.
  • The top 3 winner’s digital portfolios will receive a year-long feature on the Women in Arts Network by the Arts To Hearts project, a global directory for women artists, valued at US $196.
  • A year’s subscription to Arts To Hearts Digital Magazine.

Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.

Top 3 Winner Prizes

  • An extensive interview featuring the top 3 winners will be published on the Arts To Hearts website and promoted on the Arts to Hearts Instagram account, which boasts a 40,000+ strong following solely on Instagram, 60,000+ email subscribers, 1.5 million on Pinterest, and deep-rooted connected connections in the global art world.
  • The top 3 winner’s digital portfolios will receive a year-long feature on the Women in Arts Network by the Arts To Hearts project, a global directory for women artists, valued at US $196.
  • A year’s subscription to Arts To Hearts Digital Magazine.

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Curators of our Past Books and Magazines

Rachel Burke

Kristin Hjellegjerde

Danielle Krysa

Ekaterina Popova

Liz Lidgett

Dina Brodsky

Elli Milan

Liza Zhurkovskaya

Testimonials from Our Previous Published Artists

I love being a part of the Arts to Hearts Project! It’s an encouraging and growing environment for emerging and established artists. I feel welcomed into a community that is supportive and understanding of all the ups and downs that comes with a passion for the arts. I love all the opportunities that challenge me to get my art out into the world.
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Allison Moyers
Published in ATH Magazine Issue 5 & 100 Emerging Artworks of 2023 book
Arts to Hearts has brought my work to audiences all around the world and has brought me in contact with inspiring women artists all over the globe..
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Ann Mechelinck
Published in ATH Magazine Issue 5
“Arts to Hearts- Studio Visit Volume 1 is out, and it’s a winner, filled with fabulous female artists on the rise. I am proud to hold space alongside so many interesting. intelligent, creative powerhouse women, including Joy Kinna and Ashley Longshore. Thank you to Charuka Arora for creating the Arts to Hearts Project, a pillar of light shining on the female creative world.”
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Kate Wilson
Published in Studio Visit Book Vol. 1
“I feel so honored to have been chosen And your team was a wonderful group to work with on the publication! 10/10 recommend to any artist to submit to work with them!”
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Jacklyn Gordyn
Published in Studio Visit Book Vol. 2
It never really becomes real until it’s tangible and in your hands. Such a thrill to get the @artstoheartsproject Studio Visit Book Volume 3 and be able to go through and be blown away by the caliber of work being produced by women around the world. So honored that the legend @imakestagram curated it too. I’m so grateful for the inclusion in the book.
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Chilu
Published in 100 Emerging Artworks OF 2023 & Studio Visit Book Vol. 3
Huge thank you to @artstoheartsproject @charukaarora for featuring @puigypics and I in the ATH MAG issue 3! It’s so valuable to have people around you both when times are good and when hits the fan A cheers to my bad b*tches.
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Ekaterina Popva
Published in ATH Magazine Issue 3
Excited and so grateful to be featured in such a gorgeous and important publication alongside some pretty remarkable women/ artists @artstoheartsproject! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Lucid Birdgal
Published in ATH Magazine Issue 5
My journey with Arts to Hearts Project has been nothing short of surprising and deeply rewarding. While I continue to harbor reservations about participating in competitions relying on public votes, my experience with Arts to Hearts Project has indeed been filled with surprises and gratitude. Initially cautious, I was taken aback by the rule changes introducing a public vote component.

Despite my reservations, the overwhelming support received, securing the highest number of votes, has left me pleasantly surprised and deeply thankful to everyone who appreciated my Soul!
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Cristina Salas
Published in ATH Magazine Issue 5
The book is absolutely beautiful and it’s an honor to be a part of a wonderful group of talented women. I appreciate all your hard work! It has meant the world to me!
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Susie
Published in Studio Visit Book Vol. 3
I’m so thrilled and grateful to have this gorgeous hard cover book in my hands! A beautiful thank you to @charukaarora working so diligently in her business @artstoheartsproject and to@katerinaspopova for curating this volume. I feel to privileged to be an emerging fibre artist in this day and age where we can connect across the globe so easily.
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Kelsy Schumacher
Published in Studio Visit Book Vol. 2
Deeply humbled and grateful to be featured in the top 100 paintings of 2023 internationally! So many hands at work to support me. Thank you all for all your blessings, love, and encouragement. They mean the world to me.
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Sanjukta Mitra
Published in 100 Emerging Artworks of 2023

Previous Sponsors

We are incredibly fortunate to have partnered with some of the most visionary and supportive organizations in our previous editions. Their commitment and contributions have been instrumental in enabling us to push boundaries, inspire creativity, and support emerging talent within the art community.

Alicia Puig

Ekaterina Popova

Ashley Longshore

Marina Granger

Liz Lidgett

Application Form:
The Creative Process Book

At Arts To Hearts Project, we are passionate about amplifying the voices of emerging and contemporary women artists from all over the world. We are a self-funded publication and community that relies on submission fees to cover costs and keep our mission alive. Our goal is to provide a platform to celebrate the creativity and talent of these incredible women and share their stories with the world.

Please note: Artists submitting their work should be aware that inclusion is not guaranteed as this opportunity involves a juried selection process.

FAQs

Artists can submit their work by filling out a form on our website. Make sure to include high-quality images of your artwork and a short story that describes your creative process. Check our application requirements for detailed instructions.

We welcome women and womxn artists belonging to any medium, including but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, photography, and mixed media.

Absolutely! We strive to include voices and visions from women artists around the globe, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to celebrate the universal nature of creativity. Note: The minimum age requirement is 18.

Submissions are reviewed by a panel of experienced curators, and a jury. Selection is based on the quality of the artwork, the uniqueness of the creative process, and the relevance to the book’s theme.

The book is available for purchase directly from our website through major online retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. We also distribute copies to various art institutions and galleries worldwide.

The book does not directly sell featured artwork. However, we provide contact information for each artist, allowing interested buyers to reach out directly. Any sales transactions are handled privately between the artist and the buyer.

Being featured provides significant exposure, connecting you with a wider audience, including art lovers, gallery owners, and potential collaborators. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your professional profile and expand your network within the art community.

Due to the volume of submissions, we cannot provide personalized feedback to each artist. However, we encourage all artists to keep creating and consider submitting new work for future editions.

Artists retain full copyright to their work. By submitting, artists grant us permission to print their submitted images and stories in the book and use them in related promotional materials, with proper credit always given to the artist.

This is a juried art call, where only selected artists will be featured following the jury’s selection process.

For any help with the form, feel free to reach out to us at info@artstoheartsproject.com