Open Call 2026: Radical Joy by Sensity Studio

Open Call for Emerging Women Artists 

PR Support · Mentorship · Exhibition Opportunity

27 May — 17 June 2026

Deadline: 17 June 2026 (23:59 UK time)

Sensity Studio presents a free annual open-call for emerging women artists aiming to grow their presence on the international art market, particularly in the UK and Europe.

>>> The programme offers:

• 3-month PR support for one selected artist
• Portfolio reviews from art curators & experts for three finalists
• An opportunity to be featured in a group show in Europe 

>>> Our jury experts:

1. Carmen Ballesta, a Madrid-based digital art curator, founder of CBO Art Agency and co-founder of TAIRA Studio
2. Betty Bigas, a Barcelona-based art curator and cultural promoter, with international experience
3. Alisa Lisovskaia, a London-based art curator & digital art producer, Art&culture program manager of Lifestyle hotels PPHE Hotel Group
4. Laura Rositani, a Padova-based art writer and independent curator
5. Auronda Scalera, a Doha and London-based artistic Director, curator, lecturer, working at the intersection of contemporary art and new technology
6. Elena Shchukina, a London-based art dealer, philanthropist, founder of Women in Art Fair

>>> Requirements:

• Emerging women artist (1-3 years after BFA or MFA graduation)
• Artists of any nationality and background
• Artists working in contemporary visual arts — painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital art, video, mixed media, performance, installation, etc.
• Artists with a portfolio featuring at least 5 artworks / projects ready for exposure (portfolio in PDF file, maximum 20 pages, including CV and artist's statement, up to 10 MB).

Submit your portfolio to get a new perspective!

• The selected artist and finalists will work with the Sensity team from September to November 2026.