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Goddessarts Magazine Open Call is an international opportunity for artists whose work can be presented in a magazine feature that may include an interview and a virtual exhibition. Submissions are free, and the next deadline is December 15, 2026, for Winter Issue 23. Accepted artists can select among packages starting at €30, which include different levels of visibility and presentation. All selected participants are automatically considered for cover placements.
The feature is published both online and in print, with promotion across the magazine’s website, newsletter, and social media, a valuable chance for those seeking photography challenges and contests that reach international audiences.
The open call welcomes every art medium except video, which naturally includes photography in all its forms. Publication appears on the magazine’s website, with dedicated promotion for every featured artist. Goddessarts Magazine is a quarterly publication, offering artists recurring opportunities to submit their work for consideration.
Accepted contributors can choose between a classic magazine feature or extended four- and six-page layouts, with optional interviews. The organizer also offers separate virtual exhibition opportunities for artists interested in combining publication with an online presentation.
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Prizes
In each issue, selected artists have the chance to appear on the magazine’s covers, one of the most visible distinctions offered by the open call.
- Cover Selection: All accepted artists are automatically considered for placement on one of the magazine’s cover pages.
- Magazine Publication: Accepted artists receive a feature in the print and digital editions of Goddessarts Magazine.
- Artist Interview: Available with selected participation packages, with the interview published permanently on the magazine’s website.
- Extended Features: Four- and six-page publication options allow artists to present a larger selection of work with accompanying descriptions.
- Online Promotion: Featured pages and an additional artwork are promoted through social media, with further exposure through the magazine’s website, newsletter, and Blurb.
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Categories or Themes
The Goddessarts Magazine Open Call is an open-themed opportunity that welcomes all creative directions except video. Photographers and artists working across genres, from conceptual to editorial or portrait photography, are encouraged to participate and have their work considered for publication and cover features.
Dates and Entry Fees
The Goddessarts Magazine Open Call operates throughout the year with quarterly issues. The upcoming round closes on December 15, 2026, for Winter Issue 23, after which the magazine will review submissions and finalize selections.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline — Winter Issue 23 | December 15, 2026 |
Entry Fees:
- Application: Free.
- If accepted:
- Magazine Feature: €30.
- Magazine Feature + Interview: €55.
- Extensive 4-Page Feature + Interview: €85.
- Extensive 6-Page Feature + Interview: €110.
Participation fees apply only after acceptance, when artists choose their preferred feature package. Standard magazine features accept up to six artworks, while the extended four-page and six-page packages accommodate up to 15 and 18 artworks, respectively.
How to Enter
To apply, artists should first submit their materials and wait for confirmation before making any payment. Send six high-quality JPEG images (72–300 dpi, approximately 3–4 MB each, maximum 5 MB) named firstname_lastname_titleartwork. Include an artist statement of approximately 200 words and descriptions of two artworks (approximately 150 words each). Provide the text as a DOC/DOCX file or within the email body. Share the images through WeTransfer or a Google Drive link, and email the link to goddessartsmag@web.de.
Applications for the extended magazine features may include additional artworks and detailed descriptions according to the chosen package. The gallery requests that artists submit their work before selecting and paying for a publication option.
Why Enter Goddessarts Magazine Open Call?
The Goddessarts Magazine Open Call focuses on visibility and storytelling. Each selected participant appears in both the online and print magazine, distributed through Blurb, and receives social media exposure highlighting their featured pages and an additional artwork. The range of publication packages also makes it possible to choose between a concise presentation and an extended feature that explores the ideas and processes behind a larger body of work.
For those exploring Deartline’s best photography challenges online, this open call could stand out for its simple entry process, direct communication with the organizers, and artist-centered approach. The magazine’s combination of print, digital, and social media visibility gives selected works a lasting online presence. Participants can also add their publication feature to their artistic portfolio.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of Goddessarts Magazine Open Call to summarize the key participation requirements, copyright terms and image usage conditions. Before entering, we recommend checking the complete rules published by the organizer.
Rules
The call is open internationally to artists of all ages and career stages. Submissions are free and must be received before the applicable issue deadline. Technical requirements specify JPEG files between 72 and 300 dpi, around 3–4 MB each, not exceeding 5 MB. Entries should be sent via WeTransfer or Google Drive rather than as email attachments. An artist statement and artwork descriptions are required. All visual art mediums except video are eligible.
Artists accepted for publication are invited to choose a participation package and pay the corresponding fee. The organizer also states that proceeds from the magazine are donated to charitable organizations and initiatives.
Copyright and Image Usage
The magazine publishes accepted features on its official website and through Blurb in digital and print formats, and promotes featured pages and additional artwork on social media and in newsletters.
The published open-call information does not detail copyright ownership, the duration of any image-use license, or third-party licensing arrangements. Artists should consult the organizer’s applicable terms before confirming their participation.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
