Call For Writing and Art
SPRING 2024 call for writing and art open until may 18th
The Spring 2024 issue (#4) will focus on themes and experiences of spring outdoors and in natural environments across the state. We are accepting submissions of writing and art of all formats that relates to these ideas. Broad interpretations of the theme are encouraged; if this call brings a piece of work to mind for you, send it in!
This call is open until May 18th. Send all work to submissions@peninsulaartsmag.com. Please include your name, a title for your work, a short bio, and best contact information. Questions? Drop a line at talk@peninsulaartsmag.com.
Peninsula Arts Magazine publishes works of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction as well as a wide range of visual arts related to themes of Michigan’s natural world and an exploration of our ties to this environment. Accepted pieces are published in a quarterly print issue and concurrently in the online journal. Peninsula Arts publishes on a seasonal basis and all reading and review is done with an eye towards the upcoming issue.
For more details on how to submit and our full guidelines, please read the below or find us in your magazine submission database of choice:
submission guidelines
What We’re Looking For:
We’re a publisher of literary and visual arts focused on themes of nature, the outdoors, and the environment in Michigan. Broad interpretations, brave formats, and confluence of this theme and other topics are encouraged! However, it should be evident in your submission how the work is focused on these themes, as well as the seasonal specifics of the call for art. Work that does not address this theme cannot be considered for publication with us.
Peninsula Arts Magazine only accepts work not previously published in formal outlets, journals, blogs, and magazines. We do not exclude work that has been published independently, via the contributor’s personal website or social media, from our review.
Authors from outside the state are welcome to submit work related to time spent with nature in Michigan (we do not have a residency requirement) but our themes should be clearly reflected in your submission.
Submission guidelines on common formats:
Poetry
Please submit no more than four pieces for our review. We rarely publish a piece of poetry longer than 100 lines.
Creative Nonfiction
We accept creative nonfiction entries of 2200 words or fewer. Any length below that limit is acceptable to us; we have no minimum length requirement. Examples of accepted forms include personal, lyric, or ekphrastic essays, memoir, or travel writing. We do not accept literary journalism, literary criticism, or cultural criticism. Please submit no more than two pieces for our review. We rarely publish more than one longform piece from the same author per issue. We accept and make publication decisions based on complete works, but always are available if you have questions about whether a pitch/idea would be considered on theme. Reach out at talk@peninsulaartsmag.com.
Fiction
We accept fiction entries of 2200 words or fewer. Any length below that limit is acceptable to us; we have no minimum length requirement. We accept flash fiction, short stories, and novel excerpts. Please submit no more than two pieces for our review. We rarely publish more than one fiction piece from the same author per issue. We accept and make publication decisions based on complete works, but always are available if you have questions about whether a pitch/idea would be considered on theme. Reach out at talk@peninsulaartsmag.com.
Visual Art
We accept all types of visual art you can dream of, including collage, sculpture/3D work, photo essays, and textile art. Please submit no more than 5 pieces for our review. Please make it clear in your submission if/when a series of pieces should be considered as one work.
How to Submit:
Send all work to submissions@peninsulaartsmag.com. Please include your name and a title for your work. Please also include a short bio to accompany your work of 2-5 sentences. Review previously published work in our digital journal for example bios from past contributors.
Please send all writing as a .pdf, .doc, or .docx file. For art, High resolution images (.jpeg, .png) are always best. Please provide all images as direct attachments to your submission email or as a Google Photos link (photos.google.com).
Why You Should Publish With Us:
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Peninsula Arts Magazine is always free to read online. Because of this, your work will not end up behind a paywall and our readers do not need to buy a print copy to see your work. We also care about helping your work find its audience–we promote our published work across Facebook, Instagram, and through our newsletter in addition to publishing in print, online journal, .epub, and .pdf formats.
COPYRIGHT RETENTION
Contributors retain all copyright of their work. They are provided with a contract on acceptance that allows Peninsula Arts Magazine to publish, promote, and use the accepted work in perpetuity, but does not transfer copyright of your writing or art to us. Sample publishing contracts are available upon request at talk@peninsulaartsmag.com
CONTRIBUTOR COPY
Peninsula Arts is entirely ad-free (so your work shines without distraction) and reader-funded (through suggested donation). We also make no profit on our print runs. This unfortunately means we are unable to pay contributors for their work. We do provide every contributor who publishes with us with a complimentary print copy of the issue that contains their work, free through local pickup in Southeast Michigan (Detroit-Ann Arbor-Monroe area) or contributor-paid shipping. It’s important to us that you get a copy of your work to hold in your hands!
How You’ll Hear From Us:
We typically send publication decisions 2-3 weeks after the close of the seasonal open call (see date above). This puts our maximum response time at any point in an issue cycle at 3 months. We will respond via the email address used for your submission, and the email will come from submissions@peninsulaartsmag.com.