Why Most Emerging Artists Get Rejected From Open Calls- And How to Get Your Work Noticed
Free mini video series from a curator & art magazine editor with 40+ exhibitions experience. Learn exactly what makes a submission stand out to magazines and exhibition open calls.
Ready to finally get your work noticed by curators and editors?
Submitting your work to exhibitions and publications can be confusing. You may have incredible pieces, but many submissions fail - not because your art isn’t good, but because your submission isn’t presented in the way selectors, curators and editors want to see it.Common Mistakes:
Using the wrong images or formats
Generic artist statements and bios that don’t match opportunities
Missing subtle details that curators notice instantly
Overcomplicating your submission or underplaying your strengths
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and this training will fix it.
Learn from someone who’s been on the other side
I’m Gita Joshi, a curator and the editor of Art Seen Magazine, a quarterly publication, and I’ve reviewed thousands of submissions for exhibitions and publications. This includes my own shows and as a guest juror for prizes and exhibitions I’ve also organised over 40 exhibitions and helped thousands of emerging artists understand exactly how to get their work selected.
This training shares the insider knowledge that most artists never get access to - the “why” behind successful submissions
Here’s what you’ll get in this mini-series
How to shape your artist statement and bio to match each opportunity
The types of images that make curators take notice
How to avoid the mistakes that lead to rejection
Simple, actionable tips you can apply immediately
All delivered in short, easy-to-follow videos. No fluff, just practical strategies to get your work seen.
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Thousands of artists have learned these strategies to improve their submissions. Now it’s your turn. Don’t let confusion or repeated rejection hold you back, take the first step toward getting your art seen by the right people.