NET-ART’s Rolling Open Call for Submissions!

It’s that time again — and it’s bigger than ever!

The NET-ART Open Call is now officially live and accepting submissions on a rolling basis. This is your invitation to create, experiment, and share your work with a global audience through our open education platform.

What is NET-ART on the Commons?

NET-ART on the Commons is a living, breathing archive of digital creativity, experimental pedagogy, and collaborative innovation. We celebrate works that explore the possibilities of the internet, emerging technologies, and contemporary digital tools.

We’re seeking submissions in the following categories:

• Experimental Electronic Media and Pedagogy
• Animated GIFs and Motion Graphics
• Digital Art and AI-Assisted Artwork
• Video Art / Experimental Film / Short Form Storytelling
• Browser-Based Net Art Projects (interactive websites, web experiences)
• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Art
• AI-Prompted or AI-Generated Projects
• Digital and Analog Zines (single artist or group collaborations)
• Class or Course Collaborative Projects
• Curatorial Projects (curate and present a group exhibition)
• Solo Digital Exhibitions
• Other Interdisciplinary “Otherness” (surprise us!)

Need a spark to get started?

Explore our growing library of Free Digital Tools and Resources that can help you create, publish, and share your work across platforms.

Curious to see what has been done before?
Dive into our Past Projects and Submissions Archive for inspiration.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are welcome from:

• CUNY faculty, students (all levels), alumni, and community members
• CUNY classes and courses (collaborative submissions encouraged)
• CUNY-affiliated artists collaborating with others beyond the CUNY network

Each submission should include:

• A clear written description of your project’s vision, context, and meaning
• Supporting images, links, or media files as needed

Accepted projects will be:

• Published as feature blog posts
• Showcased in relevant online galleries
• Exhibited as individual pages or archives depending on project scope

Participants should be willing to engage with comments, feedback, and public conversations across our platform and social media extensions.

This open call is an opportunity to build a living digital anthology — a shared resource for teaching, learning, reference, and creative exploration across time and communities.

Send your questions, proposals, and submissions to:

📧 [email protected]