Interview open call

Insights of an Eco Artist is excited to announce a special opportunity tailored to artists who are deeply passionate about the environment and committed to driving change through their artistic expression. We present "In Conversation," a series of interviews that will showcase your journey, artistry, and commitment to ecological causes.

Selected artists will be interviewed by Joana Alarcão, the founder of Insights of an Eco Artist, who is not only an artist but also a curator with a deep commitment to promoting art as a means of effecting positive change.

These interviews aim to shine a light on your artistic career and delve into how your creative interventions play a vital role in raising ecological awareness and promoting change.

We eagerly anticipate your submissions and look forward to unveiling your remarkable journey and work in our "In Conversation" series.

Submission Details:

• Eligibility: This open call is open to artists of all backgrounds, working in various mediums and styles, as long as their work engages with ecological themes. Your art should reflect your dedication to ecological justice and sustainability.

• Global Participation: We invite artists from every corner of the world to submit their work.

• Returning Artists: If you have previously been featured or interviewed by us, you are welcome to submit new works.

Submission Process:

• Submission Fee: FREE Submission for applicants.

• Selection Fee: A SELECTION FEE OF  €50 IS APPLIED TO SELECTED ARTISTS ONLY. This fee supports our efforts in creating your interview.

• Personalized Interview: Upon selection, you will receive a personal interview consisting of 10 thought-provoking questions.

• Featured Artworks: Your selected artworks will be prominently featured alongside the interview.

• Permanent Publication: Your interview and artwork will be permanently published on our digital platform. Please note that these interviews will not appear in our print magazine.

More about the curator and founder:

Joana Alarcão is a transdisciplinary eco-artist, creative director, curator, and researcher based in Portugal, passionately dedicated to merging art with social and environmental justice.

She earned her Master’s in Art and Ecology from the Burren College of Art in Ireland, along with a Bachelor’s in Sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts. Additionally, she has completed several independent courses in transdisciplinary curatorial studies and journalism for social change.

With a robust background in the arts and journalism, Joana has worked as an art writer for several magazines and NGOs before founding IOAEA, engaging with thousands of artists throughout her career.

This deep exploration of their creative journeys has enriched her insights into their processes and perspectives, informing her work as both a curator and artist.

Currently, Joana serves as a Collaborating Researcher at CIEBA, an artistic research center affiliated with the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon. Through her multifaceted practice, she actively advocates for the transformative power of art in addressing urgent cultural and ecological challenges.

Joana's work invites us to reconsider our relationship with the environment, culture, and community, fostering a dialogue that emphasizes sustainability and social equity.