The Untitled Space

"WILD AT HEART"
WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1

Hardcover Art Book & Exhibition
Premiering March 2027

Early Deadline: November 16, 2026
Standard Deadline: December 21, 2026

UNTAMED. UNAPOLOGETIC. WILD AT HEART. 

Curated by Indira Cesarine, with guest curators Monica King and Natalie Kates

The Untitled Space announces an international open call for WILD AT HEART, the first official volume of its annual WOMEN IN ART hardcover editions. The publication will be celebrated with a gallery exhibition and book launch at The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York. Contemporary women-identifying artists worldwide are invited to submit artwork for the collectible art book and accompanying exhibition, which will also be presented online on Artsy and Artnet, launching in March 2027 for Women's History Month.

The inaugural edition will bring together approximately 50 selected artists in a 200-page hardcover, with every artist featured across a minimum of two pages. The book launches in March 2027 for Women's History Month, alongside a three-month online exhibition on Artsy and Artnet.

WOMEN IN ART establishes an annual hardcover series dedicated to artistic discovery and the documentation of women's contributions to contemporary art. Each volume explores a distinct theme, pairing substantial visual presentations with artist profiles, statements, and exclusive interviews. The inaugural edition invites artists to interpret WILD AT HEART through their own experiences, environments, and creative practices.

WILD AT HEART

WILD AT HEART explores instinct, emotion, freedom, and the connections between our inner lives and the world around us. Love, desire, curiosity, vulnerability, rebellion, and the impulse to create can all offer points of departure. The theme welcomes personal, social, environmental, abstract, and experimental interpretations.

For centuries, women have been told to be quiet, to be tame, to be cultivated and contained: to soften their voices, temper their desires, and keep their ambitions within acceptable bounds. WILD AT HEART is an invitation to reclaim what was never meant to be domesticated. It celebrates the instinct that cannot be trained out, the voice that refuses to be lowered, and the imagination that grows in every direction at once. To be wild at heart is to live, and to create, on one's own terms.

The wild lives within us. It is the pull of desire and the ache of longing, the fierce tenderness of love, and the courage it takes to reveal what has long been hidden. It is the divine feminine, the wild goddess within us all: ancient and untamed, worshipped and feared, silenced and forever reborn. And it is the wild we confront. The cycles of nature echo in our own bodies, through seasons of bloom, decay, and renewal, while the environments we inhabit and the world we navigate as women today leave their mark on who we are and what we make. Between the wilderness within and the world around us, artists may explore the intimacies that shape them, the forces that test them, and the instinct that endures. Nature, the body, and the self may appear as subject, material, process, or metaphor.

WILD AT HEART also speaks to creative independence: the freedom to experiment, follow an obsession, challenge expectations, and develop a visual language of one's own. Questions of autonomy, visibility, desire, and self-expression may inform the work, as may a fascination with color, material, movement, or an unexpected encounter.

The theme is open to figurative, abstract, conceptual, and experimental work. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme expansively.

Wildness is not something to be tamed. It is where freedom begins...

THE OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES

• Publication in the inaugural WOMEN IN ART hardcover edition, with a minimum two-page feature for each selected artist

• Gallery Exhibition and Book Signing at The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York

• Online exhibition on Artsy and Artnet, with online presentation on untitled-space.com, for three months from March 2027

• Digital presentation of all participating artists' work at the Gallery Exhibition & Book Signing, with selected artworks exhibited in person at The Untitled Space

• Invitation to the Gallery Exhibition & Book Signing at The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York, in March 2027

• Additional activations around the launch, which may include events, artist talks, and/or performances

• Press outreach to international art and culture publications and art critics

• Social media promotion across The Untitled Space platforms

• Five artist awards with exclusive interviews and extended 6–8 page features, including two cover artist awards (Front Cover and Back Cover), and three Curator's Choice Awards

• Cross-promotion of the book, the cover artists, and the Curator's Choice Award recipients in The Untitled Magazine's online edition and social media channels, along with additional partner platforms and websites

• A FREE Digital Edition of the book for all contributing artists, plus a special artist discount on hardcover copies

• No additional exhibition fees if selected

• Artists who submit may also be considered for future opportunities with The Untitled Space, such as art fairs, group shows, online exhibitions, and exclusives

  

ABOUT THE UNTITLED SPACE
untitled-space.com | @untitledspaceny

Founded in 2015 by artist and curator Indira Cesarine, The Untitled Space is a contemporary art gallery located in a landmark building on Lispenard Street in New York's Tribeca Arts District. The gallery presents emerging and established artists working across painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installation, video, and performance.

Recognized for its commitment to socially engaged art, The Untitled Space champions diverse perspectives, with a particular focus on women artists and historically underrepresented voices. Its exhibitions explore identity, equality, and cultural change while providing a platform for experimentation and critical dialogue.

The gallery has presented more than 100 exhibitions featuring over 600 artists. Its program encompasses solo and thematic group exhibitions, art fairs, publications, benefit auctions, and public art initiatives. The gallery's artists and exhibitions have been covered by leading international publications, including Vogue (US & Italia), Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, i-D, Dazed, Artnet, Artsy, Hyperallergic, Marie Claire, CNN Style, and The New York Times.

With WOMEN IN ART, The Untitled Space extends this commitment through an annual hardcover series designed to introduce artists to new audiences and preserve their work within an enduring curated publication.

CURATOR INDIRA CESARINE
Founder, The Untitled Space, The Untitled Magazine, Art4Equality

Indira Cesarine is an artist, curator, publisher, and entrepreneur based in Tribeca, New York. She is the founder and director of The Untitled Space, founder and editor-in-chief of The Untitled Magazine, and founder of the nonprofit initiative Art4Equality. Since founding The Untitled Space in 2015, Cesarine has curated more than 100 exhibitions featuring the work of over 600 artists and facilitated the placement of more than 1,150 artworks in private and public collections. She has partnered with organizations including The Watermill Center, ERA Coalition, SaveArtSpace, and Gabrielle's Angel Foundation through exhibitions, benefit art auctions, and public art initiatives. As a publisher, she founded The Untitled Magazine in 2009 and has published more than 600 exclusive interviews with internationally acclaimed artists and creatives. The magazine's print edition has been published since 2011, with distribution in over 30 countries. As an internationally exhibited multidisciplinary artist, her work has been presented at institutions including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, The Watermill Center, Hudson Valley MOCA, Mattatuck Museum, Albany Institute of History & Art, and Art Basel Miami. Her exhibitions and curatorial projects have been featured internationally in publications including Vogue, Forbes, Newsweek, W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Artnet, and The New York Times.

GUEST CURATOR MONICA KING
Contemporary Art Specialist, Curator, Director, Richard Saltoun Gallery

Monica King is a contemporary art specialist, curator, and Director at Richard Saltoun Gallery (London, Rome, New York), a program renowned for its support of female artists. She has spent nearly 25 years supporting artists in the global contemporary art world—directing exhibitions and high-profile events, building cultural relationships, and achieving multimillion-dollar sales and museum placements. She has worked alongside some of the most significant artists of our time at galleries including Pace, Paul Kasmin, SOCO, Monica King Contemporary, and Templon. She holds a master's degree in modern & contemporary art history from Washington University in St. Louis and applies that scholarship in the field every single day—through research, curatorial practice, exhibition organization, critical writing, and market strategy and growth across the United States, Europe, and beyond. King has edited over 100 published catalogues and taught art history and development strategies to artists and organizations worldwide.

GUEST CURATOR NATALIE KATES
Curator, Gallerist and Co-Founder, Kates-Ferri Projects

Natalie Kates is a New York-based curator, gallerist, and event producer who has established herself as a leader in discovering and promoting emerging artists. She has curated numerous exhibitions and site-specific art installations, developed close relationships with artists, galleries, and museums in the United States and abroad, and produced art events for both corporate and nonprofit clients. Kates is the founder of Style Curator Inc., co-founder of LatchKey Gallery (2018–2021), and co-founder of Kates-Ferri Projects, which opened its anchor location on the Lower East Side in 2022. A NADA Gallery Member since 2023, Kates-Ferri Projects presents its artists at leading international art fairs, including The Armory Show, Untitled Art Miami Beach, Zona Maco in Mexico City, and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair New York. Her work has been profiled in ARTnews, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, The Wall Street Journal, Artforum, and Art in America.

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Note N/A for non-relevant accounts

ART SITES
Any platforms where you are currently selling your art.
Include a link to your profile on the site. 

Early Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
$35 for up to 5 images (non-refundable)
Additional Images $5 / Submit up to 10 total images

Standard Submission Deadline: December 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
$45 for up to 5 images (non-refundable)
Additional Images $10 / Submit up to 10 total images

Optional Cover + Interview Consideration: $15

There are no additional exhibition fees if selected.

Notifications: Artists will be notified by January 25, 2027.

Book Launch + Exhibition: March 2027
WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART will launch in March 2027 with a Gallery Exhibition & Book Signing at The Untitled Space, 45 Lispenard Street, Tribeca, New York, during Women's History Month. Exhibition dates and event details will be announced.

Online Exhibition: Three months from March 2027, on Artsy and Artnet, with online presentation on untitled-space.com.

Eligibility:
• Open to contemporary women-identifying artists worldwide, aged 18 and over.
• Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.
• An application is required for all artists to be considered.
• No education or past exhibition requirements.
• Figurative, abstract, conceptual, and experimental work is welcome across painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collage, textiles, mixed media, installation, wearable art, video, performance, and digital practices.
• Video, performance, installation, and other time-based or spatial work must include photographic stills or documentation suitable for publication. Include viewing links where applicable.
• Existing artwork from current collections or archives may be submitted.
• Artwork does not need to be for sale to be considered. Mark NFS for price.
• One artist per application. Artists may submit more than one application when proposing different bodies of work; each application requires a separate submission fee.
• All submissions must be made via the official application form. We are unable to accept walk-ins or submissions by email or mail.
• Artists must have the authority to submit the work and authorize its reproduction for the project, and must supply any required third-party image permissions and credits. Artists retain full copyright of their work.

Image Requirements:
• Please format your image files: Artist Name–Title of Artwork–Year
• Image format: High-resolution JPEG only
• Resolution: 300 DPI, minimum 2700 x 3600 pixels (portrait) or 3600 x 2700 pixels (landscape), suitable for print reproduction
• Maximum file size: 10MB per image
• Images should have sufficient pixel dimensions for the intended print size; changing a file's DPI setting alone does not increase its resolution.
• The entry fee includes five images. Up to 10 images may be submitted per application. Images may show different artworks or multiple views of a single work, such as details or installation views.
• It is recommended to use Photoshop or a similar program to prepare your images in advance. If your images are too large, the form will not submit.

Other Required Information:
• Artist Biography and Artist Statement.
• A short description of each artwork
• Basic info for each artwork, including:
Title
Year created
Medium
Dimensions
Gallery price and availability
Edition size and number (if applicable)
• Viewing links and stills for time-based work, where applicable

Exhibition Requirements:
• All selected artists are included in the book, the digital presentation at the Gallery Exhibition and Book Signing, and promotion across The Untitled Space social media platforms. Artworks available for sale will also be presented in the online exhibitions on Artsy and Artnet. In-person gallery display is a further curatorial selection, and will include the five award recipients.
• Artists selected for in-person display must make the selected works available for exhibition.
• Artists are responsible for transportation of artwork to and from the gallery unless otherwise arranged.
• Artists who are unable to ship artwork may apply for the book and digital/online presentation only, by selecting this option in the Exhibition Participation question.
• If your artwork requires special installation, display equipment, or handling considerations, please note this in your submission.

Artwork Sales & Commission:
• Artwork does not need to be for sale to be considered.
• For works offered for sale, The Untitled Space standard commission structure will apply.
• Commission: Selected Artists will receive 50% commission on all sales.
• Consignment Terms: Works offered for sale will remain on consignment for 90 days from the opening of the gallery exhibition, for the duration of the online exhibition on Artsy and Artnet, to facilitate promotion, online sales, and follow-up with collectors, unless otherwise agreed.

Important Notes:
• Submission fees are non-refundable.
• Submission does not guarantee selection.
• The Cover + Interview Consideration add-on provides additional consideration and does not guarantee selection.
• Selected artists will receive final asset requirements and the applicable participation terms upon notification, and will be required to complete a consignment agreement for any works offered for sale.
• Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive confirmation, please check your spam folder or contact us.

Please review all terms and conditions carefully before submitting.

 

ARTWORK SUBMISSION

It is recommended to prepare your submission materials in a separate document in case of any internet or browser issues. You can also use the "Save" button at the bottom of the form to continue later.

Image Requirements:

Please format your image files: ArtistName–Title–Year.jpg
Image format: High-resolution JPEG only, 300 DPI
Minimum size: 2700 x 3600 pixels (portrait) or 3600 x 2700 pixels (landscape)
Maximum file size: 10MB per image

All sections of the Art Info Form must be completed in order for the form to be successfully submitted. If a particular section is not relevant to your artwork, please enter "N/A" or "None" in the corresponding field.

Note NFS in the GALLERY PRICE $ USD field if the artwork is not for sale.

Sample below:

 

ARTWORK 1* (required)

ARTWORK 2

ARTWORK 3

ARTWORK 4

ARTWORK 5

*ARTWORK 6
*Please note: 5 artwork images are included in the Application Review Fee. Artists may submit an additional 5 artwork images for consideration for an additional fee up to a maximum of 10 images. 

*ARTWORK 7
*Please note: 5 artwork images are included in the Application Review Fee. Artists may submit an additional 5 artwork images for consideration for an additional fee up to a maximum of 10 images. 

*ARTWORK 8
*Please note: 5 artwork images are included in the Application Review Fee. Artists may submit an additional 5 artwork images for consideration for an additional fee up to a maximum of 10 images.

*ARTWORK 9
*Please note: 5 artwork images are included in the Application Review Fee. Artists may submit an additional 5 artwork images for consideration for an additional fee up to a maximum of 10 images.

*ARTWORK 10
*Please note: 5 artwork images are included in the Application Review Fee. Artists may submit an additional 5 artwork images for consideration for an additional fee up to a maximum of 10 images.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Artwork submitted to WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART must be original work created by the applicant. By submitting this application, you confirm that you are the creator of the work and that the artwork does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.

Artwork does not need to be for sale to be considered. Works marked NFS (Not For Sale) may be considered for publication and exhibition. If applicable, sales terms will be outlined in a separate consignment agreement.

Artists may submit up to 10 images for consideration. Images must be high-resolution JPEGs at 300 DPI, suitable for print reproduction.

If selected for exhibition, artists will be required to complete a separate exhibition and consignment agreement outlining exhibition dates, transportation requirements, sales terms (if applicable), and other participation details.

Artists are responsible for the transportation of artwork to and from the gallery unless otherwise arranged. Accepted artwork must arrive ready for exhibition and installation.

Submission of this application does not guarantee selection for publication or exhibition. All submission fees are non-refundable.

Terms & Conditions

- I agree to the conditions of entry, publication, and exhibition as outlined in this application.

- I confirm that I am a women-identifying artist aged 18 or over.

- I confirm that I have the authority to submit the work and authorize its reproduction for the project, and that I will supply any required third-party image permissions and credits. I retain full copyright of my work.

- If selected for WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART, I agree to provide any necessary materials, including high-resolution images for publication, artwork information, and any documentation required for exhibition, promotion, and/or sales purposes.

- If selected for in-person exhibition, I agree to deliver and collect my artwork within the timeframe specified by The Untitled Space and understand that I am responsible for transportation costs unless otherwise agreed.

- I understand that exhibited artwork must be professionally presented, ready for installation, and include any necessary hardware, installation instructions, certificates of authenticity, or return shipping materials (if applicable).

- If selected, I agree to allow Untitled Media to publish my submitted artwork, artist biography, artist statement, and other provided materials in WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART, in print and digital editions, and related promotional materials.

- If selected, I agree to allow The Untitled Space to publish images of my submitted artwork and related materials on its website, online viewing rooms, Artsy, Artnet, social media platforms, press materials, and other promotional channels in connection with WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART and the Gallery Exhibition & Book Signing.

- If selected for the Front Cover Artist, Back Cover Artist, or a Curator's Choice Award, I agree to allow The Untitled Magazine to feature my artwork, interview, and related materials in its online edition and social media channels in connection with the WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART publication and exhibition.

- I understand that if my artwork is offered for sale or selected for exhibition, I will be required to complete a separate consignment agreement outlining exhibition dates, transportation requirements, sales terms, and other participation details.

- I understand that only artworks available for sale will be presented in the online exhibitions on Artsy and Artnet, and that if I select book and digital/online presentation only, my work will not be considered for in-person gallery display.

- I understand that submission fees are non-refundable, that the Cover + Interview Consideration add-on does not guarantee selection, and that submission does not guarantee selection for publication or exhibition.

- I agree to pay the total application fee indicated below

 

SUBMIT YOUR FORM

After completing the application and uploading your artwork images, click Submit to finalize your entry. You will then be directed to the payment page to process the application fee. Incomplete applications, including unpaid fees, will not be reviewed or considered for publication or exhibition.

The non-refundable submission fee helps support the curatorial review process, publication design and printing, exhibition production, artist promotion, and administrative expenses associated with producing WOMEN IN ART VOLUME 1: WILD AT HEART. A portion of the proceeds additionally supports Art4Equality, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to advancing equality through art, exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives. Payment covers submission review and does not guarantee selection.

If you experience any issues submitting your application, please confirm that all areas with asterisks are filled out, and all uploaded files, including PDFs and images, meet the stated requirements. Image files should be properly formatted and within the maximum file size limits outlined in the submission guidelines. If issues persist, contact us for assistance at info@untitled-space.com or contact Jotform support.