Organizer Information:

Everything But The Work was started in 2024 by Ashley Diane Saldana and Karly Jean Kainz. It is a project focused on unveiling the everyday ideas behind an artist's practice. Noticing that most platforms focus heavily on end results, the founders created a space to answer the question, "How could we show someone’s practice without actually showing their work?"

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the 2026 Featured Artist – Quarter 2 series.

Each week, the platform highlights one artist for a deep dive into their practice, but never their actual work. Over the course of five days (Monday–Friday), featured artists are showcased on Instagram and the project website following a specific structure:

  • 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?

This is a chance for the community to connect personally with artists—exploring the ideas, moments, and experiences that shape them—returning to the roots of why they create.

Category:

Publication / Feature / Social Media.

Eligibility:

  • Who: Open to All Creatives.

  • Restrictions: No restrictions (Global).

  • Concept: Applicants must be willing to share insights, vulnerability, and process without showing the final artwork itself.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Feature: A dedicated week-long feature on the Everything But The Work Instagram and website.

  • Visibility: Exposure to a community focused on the "deep, silly, and curious" aspects of creativity.

  • Community: Connection with other artists through shared vulnerability and process.

Application Fee:

No Fee.

How to Apply?

Submit your application via the link provided on the official website.

Key Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: March 29th, 2026.

  • Feature Period: Quarter 2, 2026 (Weekly slots).

Location:

Online / Virtual.

Contact Information:

Email: everything.but.the.work@gmail.com