Mari Art Collective invites women artists worldwide to submit to our upcoming online exhibition Women Painting on Paper – Summer 2026. This exhibition highlights the breadth and vitality of women artists whose practices center painting on paper as both material and conceptual ground.

Exhibition Theme

We welcome all painted works that incorporate paper as a central element. From watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic to experimental and mixed-media approaches, this exhibition will showcase the expansive possibilities of painting on paper and the diverse voices of women artists working today.

Curatorial Statement

Painting on paper holds a unique immediacy. It allows for experimentation, risk, and intimacy, often capturing ideas in their most direct and honest form. Women Painting on Paper centers paper not as a secondary support, but as an active collaborator in the work itself.

This exhibition seeks to honor the range of approaches women artists bring to painting on paper — from quiet, contemplative gestures to bold, layered explorations. Together, these works form a collective conversation about process, material, and the visual language women continue to expand and redefine.

Juror

Juried by Lindsey Frances Jones, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Mari Art Collective.

Lindsey Frances Jones is a multidisciplinary artist working across painting, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, and social practice. Her work explores visual language, material experimentation, and art as a tool for personal and collective inquiry. She is the founder of Mari Art Collective, an online platform dedicated to elevating women artists working on and with paper.

Details

Exhibition Dates: Summer 2026 – Fall 2026
(6 months online and available for sale)

Eligibility:
Open to women artists worldwide working in painting on paper

Sales:
All works will be listed for sale. Artists set their own prices, ship directly to buyers, and receive 80% of each sale. Mari Art Collective retains a 20% commission.

Archive:
After six months, sale prices will be removed, but the exhibition will remain online as a permanent archive.

Entry Fee:
$10 per artist (non-refundable)

Submission Guidelines

• Submit up to 3 works for consideration

• Works must be painted works on paper as a primary material

• Provide high-quality images, artwork details (title, size, medium, price), and a short artist bio or statement

Key Dates

• Deadline to Submit: May 15, 2026

• Exhibition Opens: June 15, 2026

• Exhibition Closes (sales period ends): November 2026

How to Apply

Complete the submission form and submit the $10 entry fee.