WEAD MAGAZINE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
(plus other ways to get involved!)
WEAD Magazine No. 15 will be published summer 2025! This edition of the magazine will not be issue-specific, so it is open to all aspects of women’s unique perspective in ecological and social justice art.
1. Send in a proposal to write an article.
Accepted authors receive a year's WEAD membership and $100 honorarium.
2. Submit your art to be considered for the Artist Portfolio showcase.
3. Suggest your recently published book or an art book you love or WEAD’s Recommended Reading List.
4. Propose artists for the Featured Artist section.
5. Volunteer to join the magazine production team.
ARTICLE PROPOSAL SPECS
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Send proposal to info@weadartists.org by February 2, 2025 with subject line:
"Issue 15: Article Proposal."
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Include an outline or description of the proposed article of no more than 1,000 words.
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Attach three hi definition images of the project(s), minimum 300 dpi.
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Include an author biography and your CV (if available).
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If the article has been previously published, send complete article with published information.
We will send notifications of acceptance by February 28, and final articles will be due April 1, 2025. Accepted authors receive a year's WEAD membership and $100 honorarium.
ARTIST PORTFOLIOS
We will consider portfolios from current WEAD members with paid dues.
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Send proposal to info@weadartists.org by February 2, 2025 with subject line:
"Issue 15: Portfolio Submission."
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Include an outline or description of the proposed article of no more than 1000 words.
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Attach two high-definition images of recent eco/social justice artwork or project, minimum 300 dpi.
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Include a caption for each image that describes the content, intent or goal, materials, date and location. Each caption should be no more that 150 words.
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Provide credit for collaborator(s) and/or photographer.
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Link to your WEAD artist directory URL.
RECOMMENDED READING
We’re looking for books written by members, or other women in the eco art and social justice fields.
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Email info@weadartists.org and use the subject line, “Issue 15: Reading List Submission.”
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Attach an image of the book cover.
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List title, author, publisher, and publication date of book.
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Provide summary or review, 300 words maximum. If using a review from another source, include full citation.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FEATURED ARTISTS
To suggest a artist to be featured:
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Email info@weadartists.org with the subject line,
“Issue 15: Featured Artist Suggestion.”
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List the artist’s name, website, and contact information.
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Provide three to ten sentences explaining how you became familiar with the artist’s work and why their work might be of interest to our magazine readers.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE TEAM
If you are a current WEAD member who is interested in publishing, send a brief letter of interest and your resume ASAP to info@weadartists.org.
Use the subject line, “Issue 15: Interest in Production Team.”