Art Publications

Published six times a year, Bead&Button offers how-to and feature articles that educate and inspire readers. Writers are invited to submit proposals for stories about accomplished beadmakers and jewelry artists as well as trends and other information that appeals to our readers. Payment: pays competitive rates.

Ceramics Monthly Magazine is an essential informational and inspirational resource for ceramics artists and enthusiasts worldwide. Ceramics Monthly publishes a range of articles relating to the making of ceramic art and craft. These include such topics as glaze and clay body formulation, innovative studio processes and forming methods, equipment and kiln construction, studio safety and health, materials updates, etc. Word length: 750-1500 words. Payment: 10 cents/word.

HOW is the business magazine for graphic designers and a leading source of ideas and creative solutions for the industry. Columns in HOW typically run around 1,200 words, while features are 1,5002,000 words. Payment normally ranges from $250$800, depending on the complexity of the assignment and the writer’s experience. Rewrites may be requested. Payment is made on acceptance.

Kaleidoscope magazine expresses the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and society as a whole. Payment is made upon publication and varies from $10 to $100. Copyright reverts to author upon publication.

Pottery Making Illustrated provides practical how-to instruction on all aspects of pottery– hand-building, throwing, firing and glazing techniques, as well as step-by-step projects and information on tools, equipment, safety, and more. Article length: 1K-2K words/article. Payment: 10 cents/word, plus $25 per image.

Rug Hooking’s readers are passionate about rug hooking, and they value informative articles about the craft and the people involved in the field. Features vary in length from 1800 words to 3000 words, depending on the topic. RHM has several regular departments, focusing on techniques, projects, and people. Payment varies, depending on the length and complication of each article.

Symphony discusses issues critical to the orchestra community and communicates to the American public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform. Symphony accepts several features and columns each issue from freelance writers. Publishes features of 1500 to 3000 words on: classical music trends and developments in the orchestra industry; soloist and conductor profiles; orchestra profiles; festivals, etc. Fees negotiable. Payment is $500-$900. Pays on acceptance.

The Artist’s Magazine is created for artists and art enthusiasts. It showcases the best workin all media and in all stylesof the best artists working today. The editors welcome pitches of story ideas that emphasize the creative process and how an artist works with a medium, solves problems and conducts business. Payment: $400-$600 for feature articles.

The Pastel Journal is the only national magazine devoted to pastel. This bi-monthly publication for professional artists and passionate amateurs showcases the best work of top working artists. Feature articles can range anywhere from approximately 500 to 2,000 words. Artists are paid depending upon the length and completeness of the article submitted, though payment usually does not exceed $600.

The Polymer Arts magazine is an English language quarterly available in both digital and print, making it readily accessible to artists and other supporters of polymer clay across the globe. The editors welcome contributors who are polymer clay artists or work with polymer clay in association with other major mediums as well as art critics, historians, collectors, publicists and specialists who have a topic of interest to the polymer clay artist. Payment for articles is between 5 and 10 cents per word.