WOMEN UNITED ART PRIZE 2025

About the Open Call

The Women United ART PRIZE is a prestigious contemporary art prize dedicated to celebrating female visual artists from around the world who work in 2D formats. 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. The prize aims to recognize talented women creatives from around the globe who are passionate about their craft and ready to share their unique work with the world. By collaborating with professional jurors and partner organizations, the prize ensures artists and their works are seen throughout the selection process. The selection process includes longlists, shortlists, finalists, and winners announced in October and November 2025.

What is Offered

Cash prizes up to EUR 500, award certificates, exclusive in-depth interviews in Women United Art Magazine | Special Edition 2026 and on Women United Art Podcast, virtual solo or group exhibits with 3D gallery tours, Women United Artist Directory profiles, free entries to 2026 opportunities, social media features, lifetime or 12-month digital subscriptions to Women United Art Magazine, tickets to Directory Artists Online Networking Events, 12-month subscriptions to Smartist App, The Stackhouse Art Printing Services gift cards (USD 250), professional artist brochure/portfolio design by Mona Lerch (up to EUR 250/USD 250), discounts to 2026 workshops, programs & virtual retreats, Artist Resource Premium Bundles, and Email Marketing Bundles.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY: Women United ART PRIZE is open to all women-identifying artists worldwide, regardless of their education, age, sexual orientation, race, career stage, location. ACCEPTED ART: Women United ART PRIZE 2025 is open in three categories - Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, Collage & Fiber Art. Artists working in mixed media are advised to select a category that best represents their work. Inappropriate or offensive content or subject matter will be automatically excluded. 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. Images of the artwork must be at least 1000px wide and min 72 DPI. Accepted formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG. Each entry must also include artist bio, statement, website, social media handle, email address, location.

How to Apply

Artists should submit their work online via the provided links for each category (Painting & Drawing, Collage & Fiber Art, Photography & Printmaking). Submissions must include artist bio, statement, website, social media handle, email address, and location. Artwork images should be at least 1000px wide, min 72 DPI, 1.5 MB max, in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format. Entry fees apply, with exemptions available for artists from war-affected countries, natural disaster zones, or regions suppressing women's rights, who should contact info@womenunitedartmovement.com.