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Series 65 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions

Open Call
Point Pleasant PublishingPoint Pleasant Publishing
Deadline: May 12, 2026
Free to apply
No monetary compensation. Selected artists receive a six-pag...
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About This Opportunity

Experimental and alternative contemporary visual art, conceptual and avant-garde practices

International open call for experimental and alternative visual artists to be featured in Point Pleasant Publishing's Artist Feature Catalogue — a linen wrap hardcover art book with scholarly curatorial review essays. Selected artists receive a six-page spread with a detailed curatorial essay and one work on permanent display in Point Pleasant Publishing's online Saatchi Art gallery. Accepted disciplines include photography, performance, video, film, installation, assemblage, collage, fiber/textiles, printmaking, light design, jewelry, fashion/costume design, and analogue digital (no AI). Artists are selected based on accomplishments, originality, conceptual impact, overall portfolio cohesiveness, and aesthetic qualities. The publication also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice. No application fee. No selection fee. Artists retain copyright; by applying, permission is granted for use of images in publications and promotions without royalty fees.

Eligibility & Requirements

Geographic Eligibility

International

Disciplines

PhotographyPerformance ArtVideo ArtFilmInstallationAssemblageCollageFiber ArtsTextilesPrintmakingLight DesignJewelry DesignFashion DesignCostume Design

Applicant Type

Individual artists only

Additional Requirements

Email CV, 3 image samples, and artist website or online portfolio to editor@pointpleasantpublishing.net. Read all guidelines before sending. Recommends reviewing sample essays on the Point Pleasant website before applying.

Note

Experimental and alternative art only. Instagram links not accepted. AI-generated portfolios not accepted. Optional donation of $90 results in a complimentary copy of the published hardcover edition.

Compensation & Benefits

Overview

No monetary compensation. Selected artists receive a six-page spread in a linen wrap hardcover art book with a detailed curatorial essay, and permanent display of one work in an online gallery on Saatchi Art.

Selection Process

Evaluation Criteria

  • accomplishments
  • originality
  • conceptual impact
  • overall cohesiveness of portfolio
  • aesthetic qualities
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Timeline

Deadline

May 12, 2026

Point Pleasant Publishing

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