Call For Artists
Online Show
Presented by the We Are Artists Podcast - Bring Me 2 Life Network and the "Safe Space for Artists" Facebook Group.
Art has the power to wake us up, tell our stories, and bring meaning to moments we can’t always put into words. This creative feature contest is an invitation for artists to share work that reflects transformation, intention, and creative voice—while also learning how to submit artwork in a professional, real-world way.
This contest is part of the We Are Artists podcast series and is designed to support emerging and independent artists who want visibility, experience, and guidance—not just exposure.
Our intention is twofold:
One: To highlight artists and their work through features on the Bring Me 2 Life platform and the We Are Artists podcast+ Safe Space for Artists Facebook Group.
Two: To educate artists on how to submit artwork professionally, clearly, and confidently—skills that translate directly to gallery calls, publications, grants, podcasts, and future opportunities.
This is not just a contest.
It’s a practice run for putting your work into the world.
Call For Artwork!
Theme: "Bring Me 2 Life."
Bring Me 2 Life explores the moment something awakens—emotionally, creatively, spiritually, or personally. This theme based of the hosting network invites artists to interpret what it means to feel alive again, to reconnect with purpose, or to bring something unseen into form.
This could be:
A personal rebirth or healing moment
The return to creativity after grief, burnout, or silence
Breath, movement, energy, or emotional awakening
Symbolic resurrection, transformation, or renewal
Visual interpretations might include:
Light emerging from darkness
Figures awakening, stretching, or rising
Nature reclaiming space
Color shifts from muted to vibrant
Symbolic elements like birds, hands, hearts, fire, water, or roots
This theme is open-ended and welcomes literal or abstract interpretations.
Opportunities To Win
A Featured Article on the Bring Me 2 Life Website
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A Featured Podcast Episode sharing your artists story
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Pinned Post in the "Safe Space for Artists" Facebook group.
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Learn More About Proper Submissions Below.
There are several guidelines to ensure your artwork is submitted for these opportunities. Please carefully read the details below. Failure to follow guidelines will disqualify your submissions. Hosts retain the right to refuse entry to those that do not follow submission guidelines.
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Submission Guidelines
Please read carefully before submitting
To ensure a fair review process and to maintain professional presentation standards for features on the Bring Me 2 Life website and We Are Artists podcast, all artists must follow the submission guidelines below.
These guidelines are designed to mirror real-world calls for art, publications, and media features.
Artwork Requirements
Submit finished, polished artwork only
Please do not submit unfinished works, in-progress pieces, or rough drafts
Sketchbook pages, casual practice studies, or works not intended for public display will not be considered
Artwork should represent your best current work
Choose pieces you would confidently share in a gallery, publication, or professional feature
All mediums are welcome Except A.I.
We are welcoming: painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, photography, fiber, sculpture, and more
If your work is sculptural or dimensional, include multiple angles.
Image Quality & Photography Standards
Because selected works may be featured on a website, podcast promotions, and social media, high-quality images are required.
Images must be:
-Clear and cropped to feature the artwork.
-Well-lit (natural light preferred when possible)
-In focus, not blurry or grainy
-Properly cropped (no distracting backgrounds or edges)
Avoid:
-Low-resolution photos
-Heavy filters
-Shadows, glare, or color distortion
-Images taken at extreme angles unless intentional for the work
- Photos showing to much background or clutter around the artwork.
File guidelines:
JPG or PNG format
Minimum recommended size: 2000 pixels on the longest side
You may submit multiple photos of the same artwork but please don't exceed 5.
Submitting clear images helps your work be represented accurately and professionally.
Artist Bio (Required)
Each submission must include a clear, concise artist bio and artwork description/artist statement.
Your bio should:
Be written in the third person
Be 2–4 short sentences
Include:
Your name or artist name
Your primary medium(s)
Where you are based (city/state or region)
A brief sentence about your artistic focus or inspiration
Example:
Jane Doe is a mixed media artist based in Appalachia. Her work explores emotional healing, symbolism, and transformation through layered textures and organic forms.
This bio may be used verbatim in features, so please proofread.
Artist Statement
Artists are encouraged to include a short artist statement (3–5 sentences) about the submitted piece.
This may include:
The meaning behind the work
How it connects to the theme
Materials or process
What you hope viewers experience
Clear statements strengthen your submission and help audiences connect with your work. Contest judges will be looking at this to help create content for features and potential podcast opportunities.
Website or Portfolio Link (Required)
Artists selected for a website feature must have a way for viewers to:
-Learn more about their work
-Follow them
-Purchase artwork (if applicable)
You must include at least one of the following:
-Personal website
-Online shop (Etsy, Shopify, etc.)
-Portfolio page
-Social media account clearly dedicated to your art
-This link will be included in features and promotions.
Original Work & Rights
All submitted artwork must be original work created by the artist submitting
Artists retain full rights to their work
By submitting, artists grant permission for selected pieces to be featured on:
The Bring Me 2 Life website
The We Are Artists podcast and promotional materials
Associated social media platforms
Credit will always be given to the artist.
Submission Limit
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces
Each submission must meet all guidelines above
Deadline
Submissions must be received by [DATE] at [TIME + TIME ZONE]
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered
Important Note
Following these guidelines does not guarantee selection—but it does ensure your work can be reviewed fairly and presented professionally if selected.
These standards reflect what galleries, publications, and media platforms typically expect.
Judging guidelines:
✔ Theme Alignment
Work should clearly connect to the contest theme (Bring Me 2 Life / New Beginnings)
Submissions that do not reflect the theme may not be considered
✔ Professional Conduct
Respectful communication is expected
Incomplete, disrespectful, or argumentative submissions may be disqualified
✔ No AI-Generated Artwork
✔ Content Boundaries
Due to our website theme and mission of the podcasts involved this contest will not include:
-NSFW extreme nudity content
-No explicit hate, violence, or discriminatory imagery.
We ask that submissions that wish to be featured on the website be family friendly with some discretion for artistic representation of the theme.
Participation Requirements
To help us grow and sustain opportunities for artists through the We Are Artists podcast and community, all participants must complete one of the options below.
To Participate, You Must Choose One Option:
Option 1: Community Support
Follow the We Are Artists Podcast on Facebook or Instagram
Be a member of the “Safe Space For Artists” Facebook group
To confirm participation:
Please provide a screenshot showing that you follow the podcast page and are a member of the group
Option 2: Supporter Donation
Make a $5 donation to the We Are Artists podcast
This donation helps support:
Podcast production
Website features
Artist spotlights
Future creative opportunities for the community
Artists who choose this option please provide a screenshot of donation submission in the form.
Submission Guidelines
Learn More About The Mission Of This Project.
Who This Contest Is For:
Emerging and self-taught artists
Artists returning to their practice after a pause or life transition
Creatives looking to learn professional submission skills
Artists who want their work seen, heard, and respected
All mediums welcome unless otherwise noted, Except A.I.
(painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, photography, fiber, sculpture, etc.)
If your artwork is believed to be generative A.I. we will not include it in this process.
What Artists Will Gain
Real experience submitting artwork professionally
Constructive guidance on artist bios, statements, and presentation
Visibility through community features
Opportunities to be featured on:
The Bring Me 2 Life website
The We Are Artists podcast
Social media spotlights
We believe artists deserve transparency, encouragement, and education.
