How Open Calls for Artists Can Turn Rejections Into Career Opportunities
Everyone who is an artist is familiar with that first email of rejection. Many years later, not so many remember what they learned. I’ve seen artists over the years who have gained some traction. It's those who approach submissions as an art with research, preparation, and follow-through. So here we are, with some expert advice on how to apply for open calls for artists . Whether you're trying for the first time or the fortieth, here's how you can do so strategically. First things first: What is an Open Call? An open call is an invitation to artists for an exhibition or an art competition. It is this open opportunity that makes these kinds of call for art valuable. It enables new artists to bypass the gatekeeping of old, established networks that have traditionally determined who was seen and who was not. There are a few common formats that you'll find: Work displayed in juried exhibitions, in which a panel decides on the work, regardless of where the artist is from ...
