Working with Arts Perspective

Founded in the early spring of 2004 by Shared Vision Publishing, Arts Perspective is a quarterly arts niche magazine working to bring readers into the studios, lives and processes of the artists in southwest Colorado.

Because we believe in sharing a vision and working collaboratively, we work with many different writers covering all disciplines of art: visual, music, performance, literary, politics, process, conceptual, culinary, etc. Each issue is based on a theme to create an overall view and in-depth coverage of that subject. Some issues are literal: drawing, photography, literary. Other themes are more conceptual/abstract: improv, movement, retro.

Our editorial protocol has been redeveloped in order to share more perspectives and accommodate more voices. We want to feature both experienced and new writers. The magazine is a reflection of our arts community, and we welcome all queries.

In order to better serve you and our readers, please understand the following process:

• Email, phone or snail mail us, or set up an appointment to visit in person with your story idea. If you contact us in writing, please provide a one-page synopsis of your idea and a link or reference to an example of your work.
  
  
• We are also happy to read anything on spec. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 4 pages in length. If mailed, please include an SASE with your manuscript if you would like it returned to you. Please number the pages, do not use staples, and do not fold your manuscript. If your work is currently being considered by another publication, or if your work has been previously published, you must indicate this in your email or cover letter. If your work is accepted elsewhere before receiving notice from Arts Perspective, please inform the publisher immediately.
  
  
• Once your work has been reviewed, we will do our best to respond in a timely manner depending on our production schedule. If there is a theme you are writing for, please give us 2-5 months advance notice. If you have an idea, but are not sure how it fits into an upcoming issue, please contact us anyway. We are interested in your perspective.
  
  
• Upon acceptance of an idea or article for publication, the creative and editorial process begins. We will support you in the process by giving direction, and we will work together to come up with accompanying photographs or illustrations. Your article will be edited. We provide copy editing to put you and your subject matter in the best light while adhering to the magazine’s AP style guidelines.
  
  
• In order to preserve the integrity of our publication, artists and advertisers, we do not publish previously written articles or variations of articles that have been published locally. Any article published by us may not be published elsewhere and any variations must be published at least 3 months after our publication date.
  
  
• The publisher determines the editorial focus of the magazine and welcomes all thoughts, ideas and feedback for past and future issues.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the vision!

Heather Leavitt,
Publisher, Arts Perspective magazine
director@artsperspective.com

Upcoming Submission Deadlines:

Fall
June 30 - Query Deadline
July 15 – Editorial Submission Deadline
August 1 - Discount Deadline for Advertising
August 15 - Final deadline for ad changes/payment and events listings
First week in September – on the street through November

Winter
September 30 - Query Deadline
October 15 – Editorial Submission Deadline
November 1 - Discount Deadline for Advertising
November 15 - Final deadline for ad changes/payment and events listing
First week in December – on the street through February

Spring
November 30 - Query Deadline
December 15 – Editorial Submission Deadline
January 1 - Discount Deadline for Advertising
January 15 - Final deadline for ad changes/payment and events listing
First week in March – on the street through May

Summer
March 30 - Query Deadline
April 15 – Editorial Submission Deadline
May 1 - Discount Deadline for Advertising
May 15 - Final deadline for ad changes/payment and events listing
First week in June – on the street through August