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title: 'Quarterly Magazine: Issue 11, Becoming'
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  Open call for international artists for a quarterly contemporary art magazine
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  No compensation. Submission is free, but selected artists pay a publication
  fee (€45–€140 depending on tier).
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# Quarterly Magazine: Issue 11, Becoming

**Hosted by:** Artwork Gallery

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Artwork Gallery, Cologne, Germany | **Deadline:** May 12, 2026

## About This Program

> "Becoming - transformation as a creative force, the artist in motion, redefining one's practice and professional narrative, art created in transition"

Artwork Gallery invites international artists to take part in our upcoming quarterly contemporary art magazine, published in digital and print formats.

Each issue brings together artists working across different media, practices, and cultural backgrounds - creating a curated snapshot of contemporary art today.

About the Issue:
Art is not static. Neither is the artist.

BECOMING is about:
- transformation as a creative force
- the artist in motion – geographically, conceptually, emotionally
- redefining one's practice and professional narrative
- art created in transition, not after it

This issue is especially relevant for artists building international careers, portfolio visibility, and long-term professional positioning, including visa-focused artistic paths.

What selected artists receive:
- Editorial presentation in the magazine
- Professional layout and international exposure
- Digital edition
- Chance to be featured on the cover
- Social media feature

Open to all media: painting, drawing, photography, collage, textile art, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, installation, animation.

Submissions are free
Publication fee applies only to selected artists
All submissions in English

Publication Options (Selected Artists Only):

Premium Curated Feature - Publication fee – Premium Print Feature: €140
For artists building strong editorial presence and international portfolios
- 100% hand-curated selection by the founder
- Fully personalised interview (6–8 custom questions based on your CV, practice, and artistic direction)
- 1 editorial page on the website
- Dedicated Instagram feature
- Professional presentation optimised for portfolio and visa use
- Eternal archive on the Artwork Gallery platform
- Digital publication + social media
- Digital + future print inclusion
- Full 4-page spread in the quarterly print/digital issue + chance for cover

Standard Artist Interview - Publication fee – Print Upgrade: €95
For artists seeking curated exposure and editorial visibility
- Curated selection
- Standard interview (7 fixed questions about your practice and career)
- 1 editorial page on the website
- Shared Instagram post

Editorial Presentation Spread - Publication fee: €45
Classic magazine format
- 1 double-page spread (2 pages) in the quarterly issue
- Artist statement aligned with the theme BECOMING
- Visual presentation of selected works
- Editorial layout and international publication

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, collage, textile, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, installation, animation
- **Note:** All submissions must be in English.

### Additional Requirements

All submissions in English

## Compensation & Benefits

No compensation. Submission is free, but selected artists pay a publication fee (€45–€140 depending on tier).

No compensation paid to artists. If selected, artists pay a publication fee (€45, €95, or €140 depending on tier chosen). Financial support available for those unable to pay.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 12, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artworkgallery.net/open_calls/open_call_magazine/quarterly-magazine-issue-11-becoming/