Open Call for Women Artists

International Group Exhibition Mother Earth

Exhibition Period: Fall 2026 (September) during the Venice Biennale

Duration: 14-16 Days

Participating Artists: 50 Women Artists (All over the World)
Location: VENICE. Historic building in the heart of Venice. Mainland area)

Curator: Marika Parsadanelli Wardell and TGW committee

We invite women artists from all over the world to apply for the international group exhibition Mother Earth, taking place in Venice during the Venice Biennale. This open call is for artists whose work explores the connection between the female body, nature, and the Earth. We are especially interested in practices that reflect on care, ecology, materiality, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.

We welcome projects that speak about:

the body as part of nature
woman as a source of life, memory, and transformation
natural cycles, landscapes, elements, and organic processes
spirituality, ecology, and responsibility for the future of the planet

We accept a wide range of artistic practices, including but not limited to:

painting
sculpture
installation
video and moving image
performance and sound
digital or hybrid practices
experimental and scientific-art projects using biomaterials, organic processes, and eco-construction to explore human interaction with nature

The use of natural, organic, recycled, or environmentally conscious materials is highly encouraged. Works that engage with materiality, the body, nature, and ecological processes will be particularly welcome.

In your application, please submit:

a clear description of your project or existing work
images, videos, or links that represent your artistic practice
basic technical information about your work

Selected artists will be invited to present their work in a historic building in Venice as part of a curated group exhibition of 50 women artists.

Apply For The Mother Earth

Full Name (Artist / Representative)

Phone

Country of Residence (or Country you want to represent)

Website / Portfolio Link

Instagram Linkt5 / Social Media (optional)

How did you hear about us?

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Project Title

Project Description + What is the main idea and intention behind your project? (Please describe your project clearly. Max. 2000 words)

How does your project connect with the exhibition theme “Mother Earth”? (Explain how the idea, content, and form of your work reflect or interpret this theme. Max 1000 words)

Short Biography (Max. 300 words)

Selected Exhibitions & Achievements (Only relevant and significant exhibitions, awards, or residencies over the past 2 years)

Education (Institution, year)

List of Works ((Title, year, medium, dimensions, weight — if applicable. Max 5 objects)

Portfolio (PDF)

Visual Materials (Links to images or PDFs — JPG / PNG / PDF)

Please describe any technical or installation requirements for your project. (lighting, sound, pedestals or plinths, special installation needs, or any other equipment required.)

Please note:

The application review fee is non-refundable.

Submission of this form does not guarantee selection for the exhibition.

Please check the boxes to confirm the following:

I confirm that I am at least 18 years old

I confirm that I am the author of the submitted works and that they do not involve third-party rights

I give my consent for the use of images, texts, and other materials for the project, its promotion, and related communications (website, social media, press, catalogue)

I have read and understood the Open Call rules

I accept the terms and conditions of participation in the Open Call

I understand that the application fee (130 euros) is non-refundable

Application Fee