What is a Submit-Only account?
A Submit-Only Account allows anyone to use Artwork Archive to apply for a Call for Entry, even without a full account. With a Submit-Only Account, you can easily apply to opportunities and keep track of your submissions.
What you can do with a Submit-Only account:
Upload, submit & store images to use in your applications
Save application drafts
Sort your artwork into collections: Group your pieces based on themes or styles
Get deadline reminders
Find new opportunities: Access the best open calls with our curated opportunity lists.
Access artist resources: Explore our learning center for tips on career growth, marketing your art, and industry insights.
Did you know?
You can upgrade your Submit-Only Account to a full Artwork Archive account anytime and access all the tools you need to manage your art career.
Note: Already have an Artist Account? You have access to this feature in your left-hand menu!
Got an Artist Account on Artwork Archive? Great! You'll see the "Call Submissions" option in the menu on the left side when you log in.
This makes it super easy to find and apply for art opportunities. The best part? When you're submitting your work, you can pick from all the artwork you've already uploaded, and all the important details about each piece will automatically fill in for you.
Plus, everything stays organized in your Schedule - all your submission deadlines will show up there automatically. Don't worry about forgetting anything - you'll get a helpful email every Monday reminding you what's coming up that week.
Step 1: Sign up for a Submit-Only Account
Once you find a Call for Entry you wish to apply for:
Select "Submit to Call"
If you do not have a paid Artwork Archive account, you will automatically be directed to Create a Free Call Submission Account or sign in.
3. After adding your name, email, and password you will receive an email verification.
4. Follow the instructions and log in.
Step 2: Continue Your Submission
When you first log in, your account will be empty.
Click Continue Submission to continue with your application.
Editing Your Submission
Now you are ready to edit, upload images, and add files to your Call-for-Entry submission.
Select Edit Submission.
Step 3: Answer Application Questions
On the Edit Submission page, you can complete any submission questions and upload images.
Questions for Submission
If questions are required for the Call-for-Entry submission, complete the answers in the text box provided.
The Questions for Submission field will only appear if the call organization require questions to be answered
Step Four: Add Your Artwork to the Application
Click Upload new pieces for submission.
You will have the option of adding up to 20 images at a time
Upload images: Images can be uploaded by either
Dragging them to the upload box or
Directly form your computer by clicking Browse
3. Click Save Submission as Draft.
Step 4: Complete Your Submission with Additional Files
The Submission-to-Call Page is where you can view your draft submission. Here you can:
Edit your image information
Add Additional Files for Submission to your draft
View any Questions and Answers, if required for the submission
Step 5: You are ready to submit your application!
The final step to completing your submission is to select Submit to Call located at the bottom of the application.
After You Have Applied:
After uploading images to the call, your images, along with any image information, will be available in your Pieces inventory.
Click Pieces in the left-side menu. This is your artwork inventory within your account
