Self Portrait By Clare Gregory

Being a Woman Art
& Literature Project

What does it mean to be a woman to you? We invite you to join our open call: 'Being a Woman.' Here, you can share your personal experiences and dreams of womanhood, delve into the journeys of our supporters and the inspirational women who paved the way offer advice to the next generation, and highlight your triumphs and challenges. This theme encourages your unique interpretation, may encompass, but is not limited to:

Women's Rights
Women's Health
Women's Well-being
Women's Empowerment
Motherhood
Women's Safety
Influential Women
Gender Health Gap
Puberty / Growing Up
Menstrual Health

CLOSING DATE: 1st May 2026

Textiles: Wall hanging project

Support the Project

OPEN CALL: BEING A WOMAN

consent & release form

Your Published Name (Please write anonymous if you do not wish to be identified)

Full Name (This will not be published)

File upload (limited to 5 uploads). Please ensure each Image / document has been uploaded with the name of the title of your art or literature piece.

Literature submissions (5000 words max). Please ensure all spelling & grammar has been checked, as we will print your submission as we have received it.

Is there anything that you would like us to know about you and or your submission/s? (please note that we may publish this information)

My submission was created or supported by A.I (We require this information for publication)

Yes

I hereby give my consent to use my submission/s according to the Terms & Conditions.

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T&C

Permission to Use WorkBy submitting your artwork and/or written work, you grant the Project permission to use your entry for project purposes. This includes, but is not limited to: publication in books or digital publications, exhibitions, workshops, awareness campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, websites, and social media platforms. Your submission will be used as submitted, including any spelling or grammar choices.
Submission InformationInformation you provide on your submission form (such as your name, biography, social media handles, or website) may also be used alongside your artwork or literature. Your name provided on submission will always be printed with your work; social media handles or websites may not always be included.
CopyrightYou confirm that you are the original creator and copyright holder of the submitted work. Copyright remains with you at all times.
No Payment or RoyaltiesYou understand and agree that you will not receive payment, fees, or royalties for the use of your work within the Project.
Consent & IdentityIf your work includes or references identifiable individuals, you confirm that you have obtained their permission. Alternatively, you may use a pseudonym to protect identities.
Age RequirementYou confirm that you are 18 or over, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to submit your work.
Legal Jurisdiction & International SubmissionsThe Project is volunteer-run, self-funded, and operates under UK law. Submissions are welcome from individuals around the world. By submitting, you agree that the Project can use your work according to these Terms & Conditions.
Submission Standards
- Artwork should be submitted as clear photos in good lighting, or in a digital format.
- When completing the “About You” section, you may optionally provide social media handles or website links you would like published alongside your work.
Publication DisclaimerWhile the Project aims to publish as many submissions as possible, we cannot guarantee that all works will be published. Submissions may also be split across different publications (for example, creating a separate poetry book) or used in different project outputs.
Project Structure & FundingThe Project is volunteer-run and self-funded. There is no submission fee. Donations are optional and help offset the costs of running the Project.
Additional Protections for the Project
The Project reserves the right to reject submissions that are inappropriate, offensive, or not aligned with the Project’s aims.
The Project cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to submitted works.
By submitting, you agree that the Project may make reasonable edits to your work for clarity, formatting, or presentation purposes, without altering the intent of your work.
AgreementBy submitting your work, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

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Who can take part?

Everyone who is inspired by our theme of 'Being a Woman'

What type of art & literature submissions can I submit?

All mediums of art such as but not limited to: Painting, Mixed Media, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Textiles, Digital Art / Graphic design

Poetry

A Letter

Short stories (no more than 5000 words)

Or other forms of literature

What is the brief?

your unique interpretation of 'Being a Woman'

What will happen to my submission

Submissions will be featured in a book highlighting the theme 'Being a Woman.'

Additionally, through previous projects, we discovered that inspiration and collections can organically emerge from submissions. As a result, some selected submissions may be curated for specific publications and exhibitions, including but not limited to:

A poetry book

Gallery exhibitions / Gala

Awareness campaigns

Can I get my artwork back?

All artworks must be in digital format, and we require a clear, high-resolution image of your piece. If selected for the art gallery, we can print your artwork for display. Alternatively, you may choose to deliver your original artwork to the gallery, but please note that you will responsible for all shipping and insurance costs.

Will I get credit for my work?

YES, all artists, poets and authors will be credited. The name you use on the submission form will be the name printed, if you wish to remain anonymous, please put your first name down as Anonymous

How many submissions can I submit?

Feel free to submit as many as you like; there are no restrictions. however, if you submit multiple submissions, we may not publish all your submissions and may choose a small selection of your submissions.

Do I have to pay to submit?

All submissions to 'Being a Woman' is FREE of charge. Nonetheless, we do have an optional donation page to help us cover the running costs of 'Being a Women'.

Will I get any royalties / payment for my artwork?

No payments or royalties will be provided. All submissions submitted to 'Being a Woman' will give SATIREV permission to use each submission within publication of books, on awareness posters, in galleries, used for advertising with the aim of showcasing what it means to be a women. Everyone will be given full credited for their submission.

How do you cover the overheads for publishing the books and hosting the galleries / events?

All SATIREV Art and Literature projects are self-funded, supported by fund raising efforts and an incredible team of volunteers dedicated exploring and highlighting the lived experiences of our community. Our goal is to raise awareness and foster empathy to drive meaningful change, in which we would like as many voices to be heard, ensuring that finical barriers are not in the way. Therefore, we have made the choice to enable submissions to be free, but ask for those who can afford to do so to donation to the project to help us fund the overhead costs of the project.

Do I have to donate to submit to the project?

No. Donations are voluntary. We are understand that not everyone is in the position to afford to donate or pay for a submission to be entered. Therefore all donations are completely voluntary.

What we achieved on Project 514 415: Sharing the lived experiences of endometriosis.

1-in-10 Poetry Book

Project 514 415 Collection

Awareness Gallery

Awareness Posters

Awareness Postcards

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the Artists, Poets, and Authors who inspired our Project 514 415 collection. This collection has enabled us to share the lived experiences of endometriosis, fostering meaningful conversations, raising awareness, and helping those affected feel heard, seen, and less isolated. Currently, we continue to share and promote Project 514 415 by hosting awareness galleries, distributing awareness postcards, and offering the 1-in-10 Poetry book for sale (also available for free download on Amazon). All profits from the Poetry book sales have been used to cover printing costs for our posters, postcards, and galleries, as well as the expenses associated with our awareness initiatives.

Let's dive in and see what amazing things we can achieve together in our exciting upcoming art and literature project: Being a Women!

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Being a Woman Art & Literature Project