Floral/ Special Edition

Collect Art is currently seeking writers and artists working in a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, contemporary jewelry, textile, installation, illustration, mixed media, photography, collage, digital art, poems, and short stories.

This opportunity is open to individuals of all nationalities who are 18 years old and above.

The theme of the special edition welcomes interpretations related to flora, allowing artists to explore the concept in various ways.

Selected artists will receive a 2-6 page spread in both the print and digital magazines. This feature will include a biography, artist statement, interview, website link, and showcase 2-10 of their artworks. Published artists will also receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine and benefit from promotion on the organization's website and social media platforms. Furthermore, artists will be provided with a link to order the printed version of the magazine. 

Selected writers, on the other hand, will have their poems or short stories featured in a 2-6 page spread in the print and digital magazines. This will also include a biography and an interview. Similar to the artists, published writers will receive a complimentary digital issue of the magazine, which will be actively promoted on the organization's website and social media channels. Additionally, writers will receive a link to order the printed magazine.

Moreover, the curatorial team will select a few exceptional artists and writers for inclusion in their upcoming book edition titled '101 contemporary artists and more...'

To be considered for this opportunity, artists should submit up to 12 photos of their artwork in JPEG/TIFF format (minimum 300 dpi). Each piece should be accompanied by details such as the title, medium, and size. Artists are also required to provide a brief biography, artist statement (minimum 100 words each), and links to their website and social media profiles.

Writers, on the other hand, should submit up to 12 stories or poems, along with their biography.

The deadline for submissions is July 17th, 2023, and there is no application fee. However, selected artists and writers will be required to pay a participation fee of 20 EUR upon acceptance.