Competitions & Contests

ART MAKER Magazine

Entry Dates 2025-07-31T12:59:00+00:00 - 2025-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 1 Days Left

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ART MAKER Magazine FREE International Open Call
Print Issue #2 - juried by Gaby D'Alessandro & Meg Rogers Eldredge

Deadline to submit: July 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
**NOTE: Please use code FREE at registration to waive fees!
ART MAKER Magazine is thrilled to announce an international art call for our Fall Print Issue, dedicated entirely to the incredible world of Illustration and curated by Gaby D’Alessandro - accomplished commercial, editorial and children's book illustrator based in the Dominican Republic - and Meg Rogers Eldredge illustrator, visual artist art, and founder/editor-in-chief of ART MAKER.
For this issue, we seek to highlight the diverse styles and unique perspectives that shape contemporary illustration, worldwide. Whether your work is digital or traditional, abstract or hyper-realistic, commercial or personal, we want to see it. We invite illustrators from all backgrounds and career stages to share their work with us.

What makes ART MAKER different? We are artist-run and dedicate ourselves to advancing your career! We offer FREE applications and send our magazine out to 50-60 galleries and agencies each and every cycle.  And your featured work gets seen by our growing  network of collectors and curators through our social media! ART MAKER isn’t just another publication for your CV; we are a community who works for you. 
BE SURE TO USE CODE “FREE” AT REGISTRATION TO WAIVE ALL FEES*Artwork in logo treatment and announcement by Gaby D'Allessandro.

Selected artists will receive: 
A 2-page spread in ART MAKER Magazine Issue #2 - print and digitalExposure on an international stage - copies of ART MAKER are received at 50-60 galleries and illustration agenciesThe option to be interviewed and discuss your practice further in our magazineFREE access to the ART MAKER Community and future invites to virtual eventsBe eligible to apply to our ARTIST Talks seriesDeeply discounted digital and physical copies of the magazineFeatures on our website, growing social media channels, and in our newsletter!

About the curators:

Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator who graduated from Altos de Chavón and Parsons School for Design. She lived in NYC for fifteen years and recently moved to Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. She enjoys making dreamlike images filled with nature, detail, and symbolism. She has created artwork for the Library of Congress, Target, New York City's MTA, the New York Times, the Botanical Garden of Padua, and the American Museum of Natural History. She also illustrated the books And, Too, the Fox, The Cot in the Living Room and Stolen Science. Visit her online at www.gabydalessandro.com.
Meg Rogers Eldredge is a Visual Artist, Illustrator from Massachusetts, USA, and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of ART MAKER Magazine. Working primarily in Painting and Fiber Arts, her artistic practice explores themes that bridge spirituality and the human experience. Her distinctive color palette draws significant influence from her formative years spent in Latin America. In her recent illustration work, Meg developed images for board game Spiralaika, using symbolism and color to tell stories of spirituality and introspection. Meg is an alumna of Altos de Chavón in the Dominican Republic and Parsons School of Design in New York. Her art has garnered recognition on regional, national, and international levels, and she exhibits her work regularly.

We can't wait to see your work! PLEASE be sure to use code FREE at registration to waive all fees!
Please feel free to email us with any questions at info@artmakermag.com and follow us on Instagram @artmakermag

About Us: ART MAKER Magazine is a new international publication dedicated to showcasing compelling contemporary art from across all disciplines ages 18 and older. Our mission is to connect artists with international collectors, galleries, and each other through a beautifully designed print and digital magazine, social media features, and our growing Community.
Important info:
Applications are open to artists 18 years of age or older, worldwide. We will collect your birth date to verify age, but will not publish it.Accepted applicants will receive a complimentary digital copy of the Magazine and a discount code for ordering or pre-ordering their physical copy of ART MAKER Magazine.All images must be 300dpi, clear and well-lit. Blurry or lo-res images will not be accepted.By applying, applicants testify that all artwork is original and that they are the copyright owners.Commercial artwork submissions are welcome as long as the applicant has permission and / or copyright ownership.All applicants are required to submit an artist statement or bioApplications missing required items will not be accepted.
Submission Fee
FREE for up to 10 images (non-refundable) USE CODE “FREE” AT REGISTRATION TO WAIVE ALL FEES!
There are no additional publication fees if selected. Selected artists will be able to review their layout prior to print. Selected artists will receive a complimentary digital copy of the magazine.
Key Dates:

Submission deadline: July 31st, 2025Selection period: August 1st - August 22nd, 2025Applicants notified: by August 26th, 2025Magazine publication date: October 2025Terms & Agreement
By submitting your work, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
ART MAKER Magazine may use selected images for promotional purposes (web, print, email, and social media)Artists retain full copyright of their workArtists submitting comercial works submitted must own the copyright or have permission to publish. Note of ownership must be noted in the artwork information. The artist is solely responsible for correctly citing any copyright ownership and permission exceptions. ART MAKER Magazine is not responsible for any errors in the artist’s provided copyright or permission information.Selection is not guaranteed—this is a juried opportunitySubmission fees are non-refundable

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