INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL
ART MAKER ISSUE 4: IN NATURE

JURIED BY SOFIA CRISTINA JIMENEZ

IN NATURE is an open call for work that engages with the natural world—its rhythms, forces, and quiet transformations. We invite you to share art that reflects on our connection to the environment, whether that experience feels intimate or expansive, observational or symbolic, grounded or imagined.

The theme is intentionally broad. We are interested in your unique perspective on the world, whether through direct representation, emotional resonance, storytelling, or experimental processes. Your work might explore growth, decay, migration, instinct, memory, scale, or the tension between the human and nonhuman. From traditional landscapes and wildlife studies to conceptual installations and digital forms, we want to see how you engage with the natural world.

We welcome all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textiles, collage, printmaking, video, animation, sound, installation, and experimental work. We want to see how your unique creative practice interprets our shared environment.

New works created in response to this call are welcome, as well as corresponding works made within the last three years.*

*Please note: Works created solely with AI are not eligible for this call. Questions? Email us at info@artmakermag.com.

Submission Fee

• $20 (for up to 10 images)*

*The submission fee supports our staff and covers the costs of running and promoting the magazine. Please note: there are no additional publication fees if your work is selected.

Selected Artists Receive:

• A 2-page feature in ART MAKER Magazine (print and digital) with no additional publishing fees.

• International exposure: Copies are sent directly to 50–60 galleries and agencies each cycle.

• Expanded feature option: The opportunity to be interviewed, extending your feature to 4 or 6 pages.

• Digital promotion: Features across our website, growing social media channels, and newsletter.

• Complimentary assets: A complimentary digital copy of the magazine issue.

• Exclusive discounts: Deeply discounted Print issues. (Note: Print issue discounts are limited to U.S. mailing addresses due to shipping costs; Amazon copies are available at standard retail pricing.)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Sofía Cristina Jiménez is a Madrid-based visual artist and the creator of El Espacio Permanente. After more than a decade working in the luxury fashion industry, she transitioned entirely to her studio practice in 2019, where painting became her most direct way of being in the world. She regularly exhibits in galleries and museums in Europe and has shown her work in art fairs including Art Madrid and JustMad. Her paintings are held in permanent collections, including Royal Caribbean's art collection and the Museo Cromática in Toledo, Spain. Recent recognition includes awards and selections in international competitions in Spain, China, and the United Kingdom, including the Premio Ayuntamiento de Miguelturra at the Certamen Carta Puebla 2025.
  
  Centered on the natural world, Sofía Cristina Jiménez’s practice investigates the intersection of human, animal, and artificial spheres, capturing the nuanced emotions that arise from these complex encounters. Her paintings construct a parallel visual system in which nature is neither decorative nor scenic, but the subject itself. The work engages with contemporary concerns such as environmental impact, our growing distance from the natural world, and the visual saturation of daily life, but refuses direct confrontation. Instead, it uses tenderness as a working method, aiming not to shock the viewer, but to shift something internal.
  
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  ART MAKER is a juried, artist-led publication centered on thoughtful curation, connection, and professional care. Each issue brings together a diverse group of artists—selected by peers within the contemporary art community—to be shared directly with galleries, curators, and industry professionals. We focus on fostering meaningful visibility, creating pathways to genuine dialogue and opportunity beyond traditional exposure.
  

  We are artist-run and dedicated to advancing your career. We offer financially accessible applications with no additional publishing fees, and we distribute our magazine to 50–60 galleries and independent curators every cycle. Additionally, your work gains exposure to our growing network of collectors and curators through our social media and email lists.
  

  ART MAKER is more than just a line on your CV; we are artists working for artists to help move your career forward.
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  Application Guidelines

  Please read these instructions thoroughly. Applications missing required information or materials will not be considered.

  • Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide, 18 years of age or older. We collect your full birth date for age verification; your birth year will be published to conform with international standards (e.g., Julia Artist, b. 1986).

  • Submission Requirements: * Artists must submit at least 2 images.

    • All images must be 300dpi, clear, and well-lit. Blurry or low-resolution images will not be accepted.

    • All applicants must submit an artist statement or bio.

  • Copyright & Originality: By applying, you testify that all artwork is original and that you are the sole copyright owner. Commercial work is welcome provided you have the necessary permissions. The artist is solely responsible for all copyright and permission citations; ART MAKER Magazine is not responsible for errors in provided information.

  • Publication Details:

    • There is no additional fee to be published.

    • Selected artists will receive a first draft of the magazine issue for review prior to final design.

  • Digital issue / Discounted Print Issues: Selected artists receive a complimentary digital issue. Discounts on print issueswill be offered to all accepted artists. Note: Print issue discounts are limited to U.S. mailing addresses due to shipping rates. Copies are also available worldwide via Amazon at standard retail pricing.

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Terms & Agreement:

By submitting your work, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• ART MAKER Magazine may use selected images for promotional purposes (web, print, email, and social media)

• Artists retain full copyright of their work.

• Artists submitting commercial works submitted must own the copyright or have permission to publish. Note of ownership must be noted in the artwork information. The artist is solely responsible for correctly citing any copyright ownership and permission exceptions. ART MAKER Magazine is not responsible for any errors in the artist’s provided copyright or permission information.

• Selection is not guaranteed—this is a juried opportunity

• Submission fees are non-refundable.

• Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission.
  
  Key Dates:

• Submissions open: May 8th, 2026

• Submissions close: June 12th, 2026

• Selection period: June 12th, 2026- June 26th, 2026

• Applicants notified: by July 1st, 2026

• Magazine publication date: November 2026