Organizer Information
Everything But The Work (EBTW) was launched in 2024 by co-creators Ashley Diane Saldana and Karly Jean Kainz. Both interdisciplinary artists themselves, they noticed a digital landscape oversaturated with final results and polished portfolios. In response, they built EBTW as an ongoing project of exploration and vulnerability, asking the pivotal question: “How could we show someone’s practice without actually showing their work?”
Title & Description
Everything But The Work: 2026 Quarter 3 Featured Artist Open Call
This open call invites artists to peel back the curtain on the mundane, the ritualistic, and the experimental aspects of their daily lives that fuel their creativity. Unlike traditional features, EBTW is dedicated solely to the why and how behind the work, focusing on the inspirations and processes that are usually invisible to the public.
Selected artists will be highlighted over a five-day digital residency (Monday–Friday) on both the official website and Instagram, structured as follows:
- Monday: Introduction (Who are you and what do you make?)
- Tuesday: Processes (What does your practice look like?)
- Wednesday: Influences (Who inspires you and your work?)
- Thursday: Challenges (What’s an obstacle you’ve had to overcome?)
- Friday: Reflections (What’s next?)
Categories
Publication/Feature.
Eligibility
- Scope: All Creatives.
- Restrictions: None. EBTW welcomes artists of all disciplines, backgrounds, and career stages.
- Important Note: The project strictly does not feature images of final artworks. Submissions must focus on the practice, environment, and inspiration.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Digital Feature: A dedicated week of visibility on EBTW's Instagram and website.
- Community Connection: An opportunity to connect personally with a growing community of artists and curators.
- Documentation: Professional digital showcase of your creative methodology and personal narrative.
Fees
Application Fee: None (Free to apply).
Application Requirements
- Personal Info: Name, Email, Instagram handle.
- Daily Prompts: Written responses or visual documentation corresponding to the five-day "Introduction to Reflections" structure.
- Creative Content: Photos or videos of your studio, materials, sketches, or daily life.
How to Apply?
Submit your application through the official online form on the Everything But The Work website. Apply to EBTW here.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: June 28, 2026.
- Feature Period: Quarter 3 (July, August, and September 2026).
Location
Online / Virtual.
Additional Details
Applicants are encouraged to get "deep, silly, and curious." Since what you submit through the application is exactly what will be posted, clarity and authentic representation of your routines are key.