Territory: Worldwide
Theme: Colors
Eligibility: 18+
Entry Fees: $35
Prize: Book
Create! Magazine is pleased to announce the open call for Issue No. 58, In Full Color, juried by Liz Lidgett.
This is an international, juried open call open to artists worldwide working in any medium (except AI).
We invite you to respond to the concept of color in whatever way feels most true to your current practice.
Color as language. Color as structure, memory, or emotion.
Your interpretation is the work.
All subjects and mediums are welcome.
About the Theme
This is an open call. We are looking for your interpretation of color expressed through your art.
Whether your practice centers on painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber, or any other medium, we want to see how color lives in your work right now and what it means to you.
That might mean a painting built around hue and saturation.
It might mean work where color carries cultural expression, or textile work where dye and fiber convey emotional weight.
There is no single right answer.
We are looking for work that is honest, committed, and current.
Please note that this call is open to all mediums with the exception of AI-generated work.
Meet the Juror
Liz Lidgett
Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer, and gallery owner based in Des Moines, Iowa.
As the founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with clients to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget, bringing both curatorial expertise and a deeply personal approach to the art advisory process.
Her gallery is known for championing contemporary artists and connecting collectors with work that is meaningful, lasting, and thoughtfully curated.
Liz has contributed to numerous national publications, including Better Homes and Gardens and Martha Stewart Living, bringing accessible and thoughtful arts coverage to a wide audience.
She lives in Des Moines with her husband, children, and their ever-expanding art collection.
Visit LizLidgett.com for more information.
Professional Visibility and Growth
Selected artists receive a feature in our print and digital publication designed to elevate their professional portfolio:
A professional four-page spread in the print and digital magazine, ideal for future gallery applications, grant submissions, and press kits.
Global visibility to an audience of active curators, collectors, gallerists, and arts professionals.
Features across our website and social media platforms to help grow your digital presence.
A complimentary digital issue of the magazine for your archives, with an option to order a printed copy.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide working in any medium. Please submit only original works. No academic background is required.
Submission Requirements: Submit up to 10 works; cohesive bodies of work and series are encouraged, along with a 300-word bio and a 300-word artist statement.
Deadline: May 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Jurying Opens: June 2026.
