Photography Contest

The Spirit World' Virtual Exhibition and Catalog

Deadline |

10/31/25

Theme |

The Spririt World

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Exhibition
Call for Art: The Spirit World

Virtual Exhibition and Catalog

Create! Magazine invites artists to submit work for The Spirit World, a curated virtual exhibition and professionally designed catalog.

This special fall edition explores the spiritual, mystical, eerie, and uncanny. From meditations on the unseen to explorations of ghosts, myth, or paranormal encounters, all interpretations of this expansive theme are welcome.

Selected artists will receive inclusion in a curated virtual exhibition hosted by Create! Magazine, a feature in the professionally designed Spirit World print and digital catalog, a dedicated blog post on createmagazine.com, and a social media spotlight shared with our international audience of curators, collectors, and creatives.

Artists will also receive a complimentary digital copy of the catalog, along with a layout preview before the print release.

Guest Curators

Ekaterina Popova – Artist, Founder of Create! Magazine, Coach, Entrepreneur.
Shelby McFadden – Artist, Designer at Maple Projects, Author.

About Create! Magazine:

Founded in 2013 as Fresh Paint Magazine and rebranded in 2016, Create! has become a trusted resource for emerging and mid-career artists worldwide.

The publication has showcased thousands of artists across all media and collaborated with leading international art fairs, including Art Miami, Moniker, Superfine, and Affordable Art Fair.

Create! Magazine is available in print and digital formats internationally, and its artists and features have been highlighted by Colossal, Apartment Therapy, The Jealous Curator, and more.

Eligibility:
Open to all artists internationally, at all career stages, working in any medium or style. No academic qualifications are required.
Theme: The Spirit World (open to your interpretation).

Submission Guidelines:
Submit up to 10 artworks for consideration.
Upload high-resolution JPGs (300 dpi recommended).
Include a short bio (250 words max) and artist statement (250 words max).
Work does not need to be for sale.

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