Contribute to ARTraiders: Share Your Vision of Art, Literature & Performance
Are you a passionate voice in the world of performing arts, literature, or visual art? Do you possess a unique perspective on your local, national, or even the broader global art scene? At ARTraiders, we believe the most compelling narratives come from those immersed in the creative landscape. We’re building a vibrant community, and we invite you to write for us!
Ignite conversations, challenge perceptions, and inspire artists, collectors, critics, gallerists, and art historians with your insights and experiences. Become a valued member of the ARTraiders community and help us shine a light on the diverse and dynamic world of the arts.
What We’re Seeking: Your Unique Artistic Voice
We’re not looking for the next big industry disruptor (unless you happen to be one!). Our primary aim is to bring fresh voices and distinct perspectives to our discerning readership. We seek compelling articles that explore contemporary topics within the performance, literary, and visual arts, whether grounded in the vibrant British art scene or offering a window into international developments.
Here’s what we value in a submission:
- Originality is Key: We only publish original work. This means your submission must be entirely new and exclusive to ARTraiders, not previously posted on your own website, blog, or any other platform. Your unique insights deserve a unique debut!
- A Fresh Perspective: Bring us a distinctive viewpoint on a contemporary topic within the performing arts, visual art, or literature. Don’t just list facts; tell a story, analyse a trend, or delve into an artist’s impact. We want a piece that genuinely moves the conversation forward.
- Depth and Detail: Articles should range from 800 to 3,000 words, with 1,500 words being our sweet spot for comprehensive yet engaging content. This allows for thorough exploration of your chosen subject.
- British Connection Preferred, Global Welcomed: While we have a strong affinity for the British contemporary art scene, we are keenly interested in pieces that bridge this with the global art scene, offer international comparisons, or delve into significant movements from around the world.
- Authentic Voice: Your writing should resonate with an original, active, and distinctly human voice. Avoid generic or overly academic tones; let your passion for the arts shine through.
- Beyond the Surface: We’re looking for insightful analysis, critical commentary, and engaging narratives, not just a compilation of tips and tricks. Dig deeper into the “why” and “how” of the art world.
- Visual Appeal: Feel free to provide your own high-quality photographs to accompany your article. You must hold the necessary permissions or licenses for any images submitted, ensuring they are cleared for publication.
How to Submit Your Article to ARTraiders
Ready to share your insights with thousands of peers, buyers, critics, and publishers? Here’s how to submit your proposal or draft:
- Email Your Submission: Please send your article to us using the email here.
- Preferred Formats: We prefer submissions in Microsoft Word or Google Documents format. Plain text files are also acceptable.
- Initial Review Process:
- You may submit a rough first draft of your article, or a detailed article outline.
- If submitting an outline, ensure it clearly summarizes the article’s purpose, key arguments, and main content points. The more information you provide, the better we can understand your vision and make an informed decision about publication.
- Editorial Review: Our dedicated editorial team will meticulously review your submission to determine its potential for publication.
- Our Response: We receive a high volume of submissions, but we commit to reviewing each one carefully. If we wish to proceed with your article, you will hear from us within 14 days. If you do not hear back within this timeframe, your article has not been accepted for publication at this time.
The Path to Publication: Collaborating for Excellence
It is rare to find an article that is immediately ready for publication. If your proposal sparks our interest and we wish to move forward, our editor will be in contact with you. We believe in collaboration and will work closely with you to refine your piece to our publication standard.
This process may involve several rounds of revisions and discussions as we polish the content, refine the arguments, and ensure it aligns perfectly with ARTraiders’ editorial vision. Our goal is to work with you to achieve the finest possible final draft.
Having your article published on ARTraiders is an incredibly rewarding experience, regardless of your prior publishing experience. Your work will reach thousands of dedicated readers – including your peers, potential buyers, leading critics, and influential publishers – establishing your voice within the dynamic global art scene.
Commercial & Partnership Opportunities
For galleries, businesses, and organizations looking to connect with our audience, we offer bespoke sponsored post opportunities or article-based advertisements. This is an excellent way to promote your exhibitions, services, or products within the context of our authoritative content.
Please contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements and how we can best support your commercial objectives.