Artwork - Open Reading Period 2026

About This Call

Glassworks publishes still artwork (i.e. photography, paintings, collages, etc.) bi-annually in our print issues. We prefer to publish several images by each artist selected, so please submit more than one. We especially seek to promote work by artists from marginalized communities.

Artwork Guidelines

Glassworks publishes still artwork (i.e. photography, paintings, collages, etc.) bi-annually in our print issues. We prefer to publish several images by each artist selected and may include additional images in our online galleries. We especially seek to promote work by artists from marginalized communities.

• Five high-quality images (300 dpi or higher). Must be print-ready.
• Artwork submissions will be accepted as JPG or PNG files.
• Query for other forms: GlassworksMagazine@rowan.edu
• Submission cap: 100

General Guidelines

• Make all submissions through Submittable. We do not accept submissions via email.
• We do not accept previously published work, including work self-published or work published online via blog or social media.
• No AI submissions: We currently do not accept work from artificial intelligence ("AI") generators or similar.
• We do not accept submissions from current Rowan University students, staff, or faculty. Alumni should wait a minimum of two years after graduating before submitting.
• If you are a past contributor to Glassworks, please wait at least one full calendar year after we publish your work before submitting again.
• Simultaneous submissions are accepted if noted and withdrawn upon acceptance elsewhere.
• Please submit just once per genre, per reading period.
• You may submit in more than one genre with no penalty. Please do not submit the same work in multiple categories.
• We are currently able to provide one print copy as payment to authors and are pleased to provide a print on demand option for additional copies of each issue.

Response

Our average response time is 6 months.