28th International Open

About this call

Woman Made Gallery in Chicago invites submissions for the 28th International Open, a juried exhibition of work in all media by women and non-binary artists from around the world, looking for work that explores and pushes conceptual and material boundaries. The exhibition runs from February 27 to March 27, 2027 at the gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago. The juror awards a 1st prize of $500, a 2nd prize of $250, a 3rd prize of $100 and an Honorable Mention. Work may be offered for sale, with the gallery keeping a 40% commission. The entry fee is $30, and the gallery offers reduced fees and fee waivers, some reserved for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Photography / Textile / Mixed Media / New Media
• Entry fee: $30
• Open to women and nonbinary artists at all career stages, in all mediums, including trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer and nonbinary artists. One submission per artist, with 1 to 3 artworks (JPG, PNG or MP4, up to 50MB per file). Work must address the exhibition theme and be the artist's own; collaborative works are accepted if all artists meet the eligibility criteria and are credited. AI may be used for research or inspiration, but primarily AI-generated work is not accepted. A short artist statement is required. Work previously shown at Woman Made Gallery is not eligible. Works may not exceed 6 feet on the widest side or 75 pounds unless the artist delivers and picks them up, must arrive ready to exhibit, and accepted artists arrange shipping; video, sound and digital works need clear presentation instructions. Entry fee $30, nonrefundable; Enhanced Artist members and above get one free entry a year; reduced fees and fee waivers can be requested at general@womanmade.org with the subject "Fee Waiver". Notification on January 15, 2027.