CELEBRATING THE EXCELLENCE OF WOMEN ARTISTS WORLDWIDE
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE 2024
WOMEN UNITED ART PRIZE IS A PRESTIGIOUS CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING FEMALE VISUAL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO WORK IN 2D FORMATS.
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ORGANIZED BY WOMEN UNITED ART MOVEMENT, THIS PRIZE OFFERS DIVERSE AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN ARTISTS, WITH A MISSION TO ELEVATE AND HIGHLIGHT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL ART SCENE.
MEET THE JURORS
Alissa Sexton is an artist consultant and curator who provides professional artists with the assistance they need to succeed in the commercial art world. By coaching through studio work, and advising on online presence, artwork pricing and market trends, her guidance has helped countless artists reach their goals and further their art businesses. One of Alissa’s specialties is creating stunning artist websites that help show off artwork in a professional manner, and allow artists to manage their own sites and promotion.
Following education in art history, social psychology and museum curatorship, Alissa built her career starting in 2005 as the co-director of one of Canada’s most respected and long running contemporary galleries. Her projects included identifying market trends, recruiting talented artists, advising collectors on acquisitions, coordinating year-round exhibitions, and building artist profiles in international markets at fairs in Toronto, Miami, and London. Alissa now focuses her energy on 1-on-1 artist consultations and ensuring her clients have top-notch websites.
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Ashley Longshore is a New York based, renowned pop artist known for her vibrant and bold creations that blend elements of pop culture with social commentary.
Regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol and dubbed by The New York Times as “Fashion’s Latest Art Darling,” Longshore has paved a colorful path for pop art and fashion to coexist.
Through her art, she challenges conventions and champions individuality, making her a unique and influential figure in the contemporary art scene.
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Danielle Krysa (Canadian) has a BFA in Visual Arts, and a post-grad in graphic design. She is the writer behind the contemporary art site, The Jealous Curator (est.2009), and has curated art shows all over North America.
Danielle is also an artist herself, and her mixed media work is held in private collections worldwide. She is the author of several art books, including “Creative Block”, “Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk”, “A Big Important Art Book - Now with Women”, and two children’s books; “How To Spot An Artist” and “Art and Joy”.
Danielle has had the great pleasure of speaking at TEDx, PIXAR, Creative Mornings, and was interviewed in series of video segments on oprah.com about breaking through creative blocks and self-doubt.
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Ekaterina Popova is an award-winning artist based in Philadelphia, US.
She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Create! Magazine and the CEO of the Art Queens Society, a coaching service and community dedicated to lifting up women artists.
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She is also the host of Create! Podcast and co-author of best-selling books The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook: Follow Your Passions and Be Your Own Boss.
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ALISSA SEXTON
ASHLEY LONGSHORE
DANIELLE KRYSA
EKATERINA POPOVA
PRIZES
Women United ART PRIZE aims to recognize talented women creatives from around the globe who are passionate about their craft and ready to share their unique work with the world.
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By collaborating with professional jurors and partner organizations who all share a common goal - to provide high quality opportunities for contemporary artists - we are making sure that all the artists and their works are seen throughout the selection process.
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1ST PLACE (EACH CATEGORY)
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AWARD
CASH PRIZE EUR 500
AWARD CERTIFICATE
VISIBILITY
EXCLUSIVE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW IN WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE | SPECIAL EDITION 2025
INTERVIEW ON WOMEN UNITED ART PODCAST
VIRTUAL SOLO EXHIBIT & 3D GALLERY TOUR​
WOMEN UNITED ARTIST DIRECTORY PROFILE
FREE ENTRIES TO WOMEN UNITED ART MOVEMENT 2025 OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES
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ART SUPPLIES
ARTSNACKS SHOP GIFT CARD (VALUE USD 50)
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO ART DELIVERY BY THE JEALOUS CURATOR
LIFETIME DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION TO WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE
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ARTIST TOOLS
​12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO SMARTIST APP
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EDUCATION
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO WOMEN UNITED MEMBERSHIP
FREE TICKETS TO 2025 WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS & VIRTUAL RETREATS
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2ND - 3RD PLACE (EACH CATEGORY)
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AWARD
AWARD CERTIFICATE​​
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​VISIBILITY
​EXCLUSIVE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW IN WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE | SPECIAL EDITION 2025
INTERVIEW ON WOMEN UNITED ART PODCAST
ONLINE GROUP EXHIBIT & VIRTUAL 3D TOUR
WOMEN UNITED ARTIST DIRECTORY PROFILE
FREE ENTRIES TO WOMEN UNITED ART MOVEMENT 2025 OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES​
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ART SUPPLIES
EUR 50 GIFT CARD | SELECTED ONLINE ART SUPPLIES STORES
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO DIGITAL ISSUES OF WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE
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ARTIST TOOLS
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO SMARTIST APP
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EDUCATION
6-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO WOMEN UNITED MEMBERSHIP
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4TH - 10TH PLACE (EACH CATEGORY)
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​VISIBILITY
INTERVIEW IN WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE | SPECIAL EDITION 2025
ONLINE GROUP EXHIBIT & VIRTUAL 3D TOUR
WOMEN UNITED ARTIST DIRECTORY PROFILE​
FREE ENTRIES TO WOMEN UNITED ART MOVEMENT 2025 OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO DIGITAL ISSUES OF WOMEN UNITED ART MAGAZINE
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EDUCATION
3-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO WOMEN UNITED MEMBERSHIP
WOMEN UNITED ART PRIZE 2024
CATEGORIES
PAINTING
&
DRAWING
COLLAGE
&
FIBER ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
&
PRINTMAKING
IMPORTANT DATES
LAUNCH DATE
1 JULY 2024
EARLY BIRD
ENTRIES
20 JUL 2024
EXTENDED
DEADLINE
14 SEPTEMBER 2024
LONGLISTS
ANNOUNCED
31 OCTOBER 2024
SHORTLISTS
ANNOUNCED
15 NOVEMBER 2024
FINALISTS & WINNERS
ANNOUNCED
30 NOVEMBER 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
Women United ART PRIZE is open to all women-identifying artists worldwide, regardless of their education, age, sexual orientation, race, career stage, location.
ACCEPTED ART
Women United ART PRIZE 2024 is open in three categories - Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, Collage & Fiber Art. Artists working in mixed media are advised to select a category that best represents their work.
PAINTING & DRAWING CATEGORY
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Gouache, Ink, Pastel, Charcoal, Pencil, mixed media, etc.
COLLAGE & FIBER ART CATEGORY
Collage: analogue collage, digital collage, assemblage, paper art
Fiber art: weaving, knitting, quilting, embroidery, felting, crocheting, wearable art, etc. (3D works accepted)
PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTMAKING CATEGORY
Photography: all types of photography (fine art, hybrid, travel, photojournalism, portrait, etc.)
Printmaking: all types of printmaking (woodcut, linocut, collagraph, engraving, aquatint, monotype, lithography, cyanotype, etc.)
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Inappropriate or offensive content or subject matter will be automatically excluded from the selection process.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Artists may only submit work that is their own. Artwork doesn't have to be for sale. The ideal file size is 1.5 MB. Images of the artwork must be at least 1000px wide and min 72 DPI. Accepted formats are JPG, JPEG, PNG. Each entry must also include artist bio, statement, website, social media handle, email address, location.
ENTRY FEE
All entries require a non-refundable entry fee that goes towards supporting our community and creating opportunities for artists. The extended deadline entry starts at EUR 24 / 3 artworks. Artists may submit up to 5 artworks (EUR 32 / 4 artworks; EUR 40 / 5 artworks).
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Artists residing in countries affected by war conflicts, natural disasters or living in countries that suppress women's rights shall contact us at assistant@womenunitedartmovement.com for entry fee exemption.
SELECTION PROCESS
A longlisted artist is any artist in each category who receives at least one vote by the jury. A shortlisted artist is any artist in each category who receives two and more votes by the jury. Finalists are the first 10 artists in each category.