Woman Made Gallery «Adhesive Resistance» 2027: Virtual Stickers and Zines Exhibition, $20 Submission
DIY publications, illustration and visual culture online
Woman Made Gallery has announced Adhesive Resistance, a virtual juried exhibition running February 27–March 27, 2027. It welcomes stickers, zines, small editions, pin and button artwork, illustrated pamphlets and other inexpensive printed matter that communicate through accessible visual formats. The invitation particularly values experimentation, humor, urgency and the democratic aspects of DIY distribution, so polished design and intentionally rough visual practice can both fit. The call is open to women and nonbinary artists from any country, with applications due December 31, 2026.
The particular virtual show has a $20 entry fee
The gallery's call lists a US$20 application charge for Adhesive Resistance, different from the fee of its separate Unraveled textile exhibition and the gallery's general juried-entry rate. One artist normally enters one application presenting up to three artworks, with descriptions and a concise statement explaining the intended audience and form. A digital scan or photograph should show that the object is a sticker, printed zine or edition rather than an unrelated digital painting. Because this exhibition is virtual, international applicants should not assume that physical shipping is required, but they must review the current entry form's digital file specifications.
No automatic cash grant or sales contract
The main outcome is an online juried exhibition with cultural visibility, not a promised salary or cash prize. Selected artists will be bound by terms governing digital reproductions and promotional imagery. Any sale, merchandise printing or distribution outside the exhibition would require additional arrangements, particularly where the artwork contains protected trademarks or identifiable people. As with other gallery competitions, a paid submission does not guarantee selection or a commission.
About the gallery and juror
Woman Made Gallery is a longstanding Chicago arts organisation focused on women and nonbinary artists, with a regular history of juried shows and exhibitions. The announced juror is Courtney Nzeribe, and selection notifications are scheduled for January 31, 2027. Its official site provides the current show calendar, eligibility rules and fee-waiver policy. Creators should review the form for any restriction on primarily AI-generated artwork before uploading sticker and zine imagery.
Official organiser requirements and application
Information checked 23 October 2026. Confirm the organiser's current eligibility, accepted media, time-zone deadline, submission and later participation costs, copyright and exhibition terms before entering or paying.