The Regeneration Open Call
For artists, illustrators & photographers
We're looking for work that captures what regeneration looks like, feels like, and means — to be featured in our print magazine, published on the RT Journal, used across our printed materials, and shared with our community of conscious travelers, hoteliers, and creatives across 42+ countries.
What we're looking for
Regeneration is more than a buzzword to us — it's a way of seeing the world.
It's a coral reef rebuilding itself. A community reclaiming land. A forest returning after fire. A traveler leaving a place better than they found it.
We're inviting artists working in illustration, painting, mixed media, and photography to submit original work that responds to this theme. Interpret it however you like: literal or abstract, hopeful or unflinching, quiet or bold. We want to see how you see regeneration.
Some directions to consider
- Ecosystems in recovery — land, ocean, or species restoration
- Indigenous and local stewardship of place
- The relationship between travel and regeneration
- Human resilience and community rebuilding
- Cycles of growth, decay, and renewal in nature
- Your own personal or cultural definition of regeneration
Optional, not prescriptive.
What we're not looking for
Generic "eco" imagery, stock-style nature photography, or AI-generated work. We want a distinct point of view.
Technical specifications
How to prepare your files
Photography
High-resolution files (min. 300 DPI, longest edge 3000px+), JPEG or TIFF.
Illustration & artwork
High-resolution scans or digital files (300 DPI minimum), JPEG, PNG, or TIFF.
Original only
No AI-generated submissions, and no third-party copyrighted material.
Include titles
Please include a title for each piece submitted.
Rights
By submitting, you retain full ownership and copyright of your work. You're granting RT a license to publish the selected piece(s) across our print magazine, online magazine, platform, and other RT printed materials (such as event collateral, brochures, and promotional print), with full credit given.
What selected artists receive
An editorial feature opportunity, not a paid commission.
In exchange for the right to publish your work, selected artists will receive:
- 01A feature in our annual print magazine, distributed to our global network of members, partners, and readers
- 02Publication in the online magazine on the RT Journal
- 03A dedicated profile on our platform, spotlighting your practice and creative perspective
- 04Potential use across other RT printed materials, such as event collateral, brochures, and promotional print
- 05Exposure across RT's channels and our newsletter, The Dispatch, reaching our community of travelers and industry leaders
- 06Full credit and attribution on every placement, with a link back to your own work and platforms
There is no cash prize attached to this open call — the value is in the exposure, audience, and platform we're offering in exchange for the right to feature your work.
Who can enter
Open to artists at any stage, anywhere in the world.
Student, emerging, and self-taught artists are all welcome.
How to submit
- 01Prepare 1–3 original pieces inspired by regeneration.
- 02Include a short artist statement (100–200 words) on your work and your connection to the theme.
- 03Send everything via the button below — one email per submission.
Timeline
Key dates
Submissions open
July 13, 2026
Submissions close
August 15, 2026
Selected artists notified
September 1, 2026
Ready?
Show us how you see regeneration.
Send your work, artist statement, and links to your practice. We'll reply personally to every submission received.
Submit Your Work
Upload 1–3 pieces and tell us about your practice.
Or email submissions@regenerativetravel.com