Open Call: Try the Ugee UT2 Drawing Pad + Get Featured on Digital Arts Blog

Written By DAB

Digital Arts Blog is teaming up with Ugee to invite one artist to try the 10.36” Fun Drawing Pad UT2 and share their honest experience with our community!

We’re looking for someone curious, thoughtful, and excited to experiment, reflect, and create. You’ll use the tablet in your real practice, write about what it’s like, and collaborate with us on content — while keeping the device and getting your work featured across DAB.

What You’ll Receive

The selected artist will:

  • Receive the Ugee UT2 drawing pad (yours to keep)

  • Create artwork using the tablet

  • Write a first-person review article for Digital Arts Blog

  • Collaborate with DAB + Ugee on Instagram content

  • Get spotlighted on Digital Arts Blog

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to artists working in any style, medium, or subject matter — illustration, concept art, comics, character design, abstract work, journaling, doodling, worldbuilding, or anything in between.

No follower minimums. No influencer energy required. Curiosity, honesty, and love for making things is more than enough!

How to Apply

The open call is hosted on Instagram. To enter:

  1. Follow @digitalartsblog and @ugee_official on Instagram

  2. Like the open call post

  3. Comment on the same post what you love drawing or doodling lately — themes, animals, moods, characters, worlds, anything

Deadline: March 14, 2026 at 8 AM EST
Winner announced: March 14 via DM

What the Selected Artist Will Do

If selected, you’ll collaborate with us on:

  • One first-person blog article about your experience using the Ugee UT2

  • One Instagram post after receiving the tablet, tagging @digitalartsblog and @ugee_official

Content should be honest, thoughtful, and based on real use. We’ll guide the process and collaborate closely with you on structure and timeline.

Eligibility & Shipping

  • You must have a public Instagram account

  • Open internationally (shipping subject to logistics and regional restrictions)

  • Customs duties or import fees, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner

Rights & Disclosure

By participating, the selected artist agrees that the blog article and Instagram content may be shared by Digital Arts Blog and Ugee across their platforms for promotional purposes, with full credit.

This activity is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram/Meta.

Why We’re Doing This

To be perfectly honest with you, Ugee initially asked me to try their tablet. I told them I’m more of a curator than an artist myself – but I do have a community of thousands of talented artists who’d use and appreciate their tool! That’s why we’re looking for someone who enjoys learning through experience and sharing honest insights with the community, and deserves to get spotlighted on DAB.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

Enter via Instagram.

FAQ

Do I need a certain number of followers to apply?

Nope. We care about your work, your curiosity, and your perspective — not your follower count.

Can beginners apply?

Absolutely. Artists at all levels are welcome.

Is this paid?

This is a gifted collaboration. You’ll receive and keep the Ugee UT2 tablet, get featured on Digital Arts Blog, and have your work spotlighted on DAB.

What kind of content will I need to create?

You’ll collaborate with us on:

  • One first-person blog article about your experience using the tablet

  • One Instagram post after receiving it, tagging @digitalartsblog and @ugee_official

We’ll guide the process — you won’t be left figuring it out alone.

Do I need to say only positive things?

No. We want honest thoughts. Constructive feedback is welcome and encouraged!

Is this open internationally?

Yes, though shipping availability may vary by region. Any customs or import fees (if applicable) are the responsibility of the winner.

When will the winner be announced?

On March 14, 2026 via Instagram. The winner will receive a DM.

What happens if I don’t respond to the DM?

You’ll need to reply within 48 hours, or we may select another artist.

Can I apply more than once?

One is enough!

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