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“Beauty is desired in order that it may be befouled; not for its own sake, but for the joy brought by the certainty of profaning it.”
― Georges Bataille, Erotism: Death and Sensuality
PRISM International invites artwork submissions for its upcoming FILTH issue 64.1, edited by Ayda Niknami and Zahra Mayeesha.
A Latin aphorism, popularized by Carl Jung, states In sterquiliniis invenitur (“in filth it shall be found”). One way of interpreting this is that what we desire most is often found in the places we most fear to look. Filth is natural, primal, embodied—yet we treat it with stigma, fear, or disgust. We avoid filth and are simultaneously attracted to it. What are you afraid to find in your own filth? What do you find, despite your expectations, when you transgress into filth—acceptance and transformation, or self-loathing and degradation?
We are looking for visual art submissions that confront and live in the discomfort of filth—whether that lies in waste, eroticism, depravity, dirt, or something else entirely. What does the germ of filth give birth to, spread to? What does it inspire in you—vulnerability, liberation, or ostracism? What happens to filth if you resist the moralization of it? We dare you to befoul the beautiful, and to make beauty out of the profane. Send us work that explore the terrors and joys of desire, in all its baseness.
Check out the guidelines below and submit here:
https://prisminternational.submittable.com/submit
PRISM international Magazine Artwork Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in submitting your artwork to PRISM Magazine! We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Please carefully review the guidelines below before submitting:
1. Eligibility
- Submissions are open to artists worldwide.
- All submitted artwork must be original and created by the artist.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Format: Please submit high-resolution files in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
- Resolution: Minimum resolution of 300 DPI to ensure print quality.
- File Size: Maximum file size per upload is 10 MB.
- Number of Submissions: You may submit up to 10 pieces of artwork for consideration. Each piece must be uploaded as a separate file.
- File Naming: Name your files as follows: [YourName]_[TitleOfArtwork]. Example: JaneDoe_SunsetReflections.png.
3. Artist Information
- Please include the following in your submission form:
- Name: Your full name (or preferred artist name for publication).
- Email Address: For communication purposes.
- Artist Bio: A brief bio highlighting your background and artistic journey.
- Artwork Description (Optional): A short description of each piece, including its title, medium, and any relevant details.
4. Permissions
- By submitting your artwork, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the submitted work.
- You grant PRISM Magazine permission to publish your artwork in both print and digital formats, if selected.
5. Review Process
- Our editorial team will review themed submissions within 2-4 months. Selected artists will be notified via Submittable.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we regret that we may not be able to provide individual feedback on your submission.
6. Agreement
- By submitting your artwork, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the guidelines above, including permissions and submission requirements.
7. Payment Rates
- We pay a flat rate of $300 CAD for cover art and $50/page for interior art.
PRISM international Magazine Artwork Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in submitting your artwork to PRISM Magazine! We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Please carefully review the guidelines below before submitting:
1. Eligibility
- Submissions are open to artists worldwide.
- All submitted artwork must be original and created by the artist.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Format: Please submit high-resolution files in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
- Resolution: Minimum resolution of 300 DPI to ensure print quality.
- File Size: Maximum file size per upload is 10 MB.
- Number of Submissions: You may submit up to 10 pieces of artwork for consideration. Each piece must be uploaded as a separate file.
- File Naming: Name your files as follows:
[YourName]_[TitleOfArtwork]. Example:JaneDoe_SunsetReflections.png.
3. Theme or Style (Optional)
- While we encourage all forms of creative expression, we are particularly interested in artwork that aligns with PRISM Magazine's values of showcasing diversity, storytelling, and bold, thought-provoking visuals.
4. Artist Information
- Please include the following in your submission form:
- Name: Your full name (or preferred artist name for publication).
- Email Address: For communication purposes.
- Artist Bio: A brief bio highlighting your background and artistic journey.
- Artwork Description (Optional): A short description of each piece, including its title, medium, and any relevant details.
5. Permissions
- By submitting your artwork, you confirm that:
- You own the rights to the submitted work.
- You grant PRISM Magazine permission to publish your artwork in both print and digital formats, if selected.
6. Review Process
- Our editorial team will review all submissions on a rolling basis. Selected artists will be notified via email.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we regret that we may not be able to provide individual feedback on your submission.
7. Agreement
- By submitting your artwork, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the guidelines above, including permissions and submission requirements.