We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited list of finalists for Create! Magazine's upcoming issue #44 and prize, our much-anticipated annual women's edition.

In a pool of over a thousand submissions, our esteemed jury panel, consisting of Eliza Ali from Art She Says, Liz Lidgett from Liz Lidgett Gallery, and Marina Press Granger from The Artist Advisory, worked tirelessly to select work from around the world. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their dedication and discerning eye. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this open call and to all our partners and sponsors!

The quality and diversity of the submissions were truly remarkable, making the selection process both challenging and inspiring.

After careful consideration, we are excited to share the longlist of artists for this issue:

  • Laura Thompson
  • Brady Sloane-Duncan
  • Cabell Molina
  • Yana Beylinson
  • Malina Wieczorek
  • Keara McHaffie
  • Daukantė Subačiūtė
  • Emma Nilsson
  • Angela Burson
  • Barbara Hack
  • Carolina Carvalhal
  • Amenda Tate
  • Corinne Geertsen
  • Jessica Shaw Hyland
  • Haylee Ryan
  • Gabriella Mazza
  • Shelly Pamensky
  • Alexandra McLaughlin
  • Kathy Halper
  • MacKenzie Fulmer
  • Gerri Rachins
  • Sarah Fishbein
  • Andrea Nunez de Caceres
  • Olivia Brazier
  • Myra Eastman
  • Sarah Jane Lambert
  • Didem Yagci
  • Gail Wegodsky
  • Felicia Fraser
  • Rinat Goren
  • Karen McCool
  • Margaret Zox Brown
  • Jude Robinson
  • Heloise O'Keeffe
  • Heather Kirtland
  • Cecilia Lopez
  • Blair Martin Cahill
  • Reni Soares
  • Llael McDonald
  • Emma Bass
  • Lauren Rosenblum
  • Jennifer Allevato
  • Olga Michaud
  • Cecily Sammons
  • Jessica Lewis
  • Erin Kuhn
  • Michelle Agnew
  • Janel White
  • Laurel Nickels
  • Anna Tjan
  • Arielle Tesoriero
  • Rachel Karr
  • Polly Crane
  • Ruth Shafer
  • Daryl Zang
  • Melissa Loop
  • Diane Phares
  • Rachel Romano
  • Ankita Menon
  • Heidi Brueckner
  • Ragni Agarwal
  • Sara Yourist
  • Thressia Kriebel
  • Ariel Davis
  • Giselle Tate
  • Rachel Bensimon
  • Yael Braha

Each of these artists has demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity, and we are honored to showcase their work in our upcoming issue.

To all the artists who submitted their work, we extend our sincere appreciation. Your participation is appreciated, and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate your work and hope to work with you in the future!

Stay tuned for more updates on the print issue finalists and prize winners as we prepare for the release of Create! Magazine Issue #44. In the meantime, join us in congratulating these talented artists and sharing the joy of artistic excellence!