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Winged Wonders: An Art Competition of Bird-Inspired Art
From fun feathers to plumage perfection, Artrepreneur is celebrating the beauty of avian inspiration.
Catarina Figueiredo, "Pássareixe" (2021)

Deadline for entries: June 30, 2024

The beauty and wonder of birds and their feathers have long been a source of inspiration for artists, with their intricate patterns and vibrant colors evoking a sense of joy and freedom. Feathers too have played a significant role in shaping art and design. From Vincent Van Gogh's "The Kingfisher" to Antoni Gaudí's works in the realm of architecture, their works were influenced by these unique creatures. In textile art, the softness and lightness of feathers have inspired the creation of quilts, tapestries, and embroidery, while in fashion, designers like Alexander McQueen and Jean Paul Gaultier have used bird-inspired motifs and materials to create stunning and often provocative designs.

For this open call, we invite artists from all mediums to submit their work, exploring the themes of birds and feathers. Whether you're a painter, photographer, sculptor, or digital artist, we want to see your interpretation of these winged wonders.

Entry Inspiration
Natalie Toplass, "Broken Flight" (2019)
Philip Yarnall, "Gelatin Print of Peacock Feather" (2017)
Amirata Winter, "Innamorati" (2024)
Awards & Prizes

Four Winners will receive:

  • Active and dynamic promotion across Artrepreneur's platform with a global reach of 9 million, 725k monthly page views, 125k subscribers and more.
  • Automatically entered as a finalist for Orange Book: Book of Pro 2025.


Winners and Four Honorable Mentions will also receive:

  • Organic post on Artrepreneur's social media.
  • A permanent listing on the Open Call Winners page on Artrepreneur.
Rules & Guidelines
  • Submit up to 5 works
  • You can apply only ONCE to this Open Call

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Submissions from artists in every category will be accepted.
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Submissions must be created by the applicant.
  • You DO NOT need to create new works for this Open Call. You may have created submissions at any point during your artistic career.
  • It is highly encouraged to provide a description of your work (including title and materials) along with your overall artist statement if you have not already added one to your profile.


Winners will be announced on Instagram, in our Newsletter, and on our Open Call Winners page approximately 4-5 weeks after the close of this Open Call. Please follow us at @artrepreneur_og.

IMPORTANT! Please read the Image Upload Guidelines before submitting. Work that does not adhere to these Guidelines may be disqualified.

You must be an Artrepreneur member to apply for this open call. If you are not currently a member, you will be directed to join after hitting the Apply button. Joining is free!

YOU RETAIN THE COPYRIGHT in your submitted works and ONLY provide us with the right to show your work on Artrepreneur and promote your work on social media.

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