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title: Series 61 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions
description: >-
  Open call for experimental visual artists to be featured in a hardcover art
  book with a six-page spread and curatorial essay. Free to apply.
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updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Open call
organization: Point Pleasant Publishing
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deadline: '2026-03-31'
location: 'New York, NY, United States'
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  - fashion design
  - costume design
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# Series 61 - Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions

**Hosted by:** Point Pleasant Publishing

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** March 31, 2026

## About This Program

No application fee. No Selection fee.

Point Pleasant Publishing was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey (currently based in the New Jersey Shore as well as beyond) and is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing critical essays.

Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive linen wrap hardcover art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue articles and artist features. The writing by Point Pleasant Publishing is 100% human-created content, absolutely no artificial intelligence used. Essays are available on the Point Pleasant website and on Substack.

Eligibility Criteria:
Point Pleasant Publishing accepts experimental and alternative forms of visual art including 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 a variety of factors including their accomplishments, originality, conceptual impact, overall cohesiveness of portfolio, and aesthetic qualities of the art. We especially encourage alternative / experimental artists to apply.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography, performance, video, film, installation, assemblage, collage, fiber, textiles, printmaking, jewelry, fashion design, costume design
- **Note:** Accepts experimental and alternative forms of visual art. No AI-generated work accepted. Analogue digital work is eligible.

### Additional Requirements

Email your CV, 3 image samples, and artist website or online portfolio to editor@pointpleasantpublishing.net. Read all guidelines before sending an application. Instagram links and AI-generated portfolios are not accepted.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** March 31, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Michael Hanna

**Email:** editor@pointpleasantpublishing.net

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.pointpleasantpublishing.net/info-callforartists