Open Call: NINE – Create! Magazine’s 9-Year Anniversary Issue (Issue #54)

Create! Magazine is now accepting submissions for Issue #54, our 9-year anniversary edition, NINE. This international open call is open to all artists working in any medium or style. Selected artists will be featured in a beautifully designed print and digital publication, alongside curated blog posts and international social media promotion.

This special issue celebrates nearly a decade of amplifying emerging and mid-career contemporary artists through independent publishing.

Selected Artists Will Receive:
• A two-page full-color spread in Create! Magazine (print + digital)
• A dedicated blog post on createmagazine.com
• A social media spotlight to our global audience of collectors, curators, and art lovers
• A complimentary digital copy of the issue
• Preview of your spread before final publication

Eligibility:
• Open to all artists worldwide
• All mediums and experience levels welcome
• No educational requirements
• Theme: Open

Submission Requirements:
• Up to 10 high-quality images (JPG, 300 dpi recommended)
• Artist Bio and Statement (250 words each max)
• Contact information (email, website, social media)

Submission Fee:
$35 for up to 3 artworks (additional works may be added for an extra fee)

Fees support our independent, artist-run platform and contribute to paying our writers, curators, editors, and designers. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to champion artists.

Deadline:
September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST