Pitches wanted (LA art) | $200 to $375 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW LOS ANGELES

Deadline: 14 April 2025

Evan Nicole Brown, Managing Editor at Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles, is looking for pitches:

Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles welcomes pitches for issue #41 (out in August) in the following categories: critical essays, reviews, interviews, and photo essays. Pitches are due 4/14. If you’re a LA-based writer or photographer and would like to be added to the prospective contributor mailing list / receive future pitch calls, email me: evan@contemporaryartreview.la

PITCH CALL FOR CARLA ISSUE #41

Firstly, I'd like to introduce myself as Carla's new managing editor: I'm Evan, a writer, editor, and arts & culture journalist from Mid-City LA, and am thrilled to be a part of this organization. Looking forward to working with you all as we continue to publish this fantastic and essential magazine!

We are accepting pitches for Carla's 41st issue, which will launch in August!

If you're interested in contributing, please send your pitch by April 14. We will be notifying writers on the 21st and selected texts will be due on May 12. Editing will happen through early June ahead of publication later on in the summer.

We also have a new pitch form. Please use this to submit your pitch. 

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CATEGORIES AND RATES:

Feature essay, $375, 1,500–2,000 words: Critical discussion of issues relevant to art and culture, that may or may not specifically reference the region, but should be grounded in current exhibitions, events, artworks, or issues.

Interview, $350, 1,200–1,500 words: Dynamic and inventive interviews with L.A.-based artists or curators.

Photo Essay, $375: This is open for pitches again! We're looking for pitches documenting stories about art, artists, or culture in Los Angeles. The number of images depends on the proposed project and format, but is generally no fewer than six, and as many as 10+.

Review, $200, 650–850 words: Must be on view in L.A. (or only recently closed) at the time of pitching.

Review, L.A.-based artist exhibiting in another city, $200, 650–850 words: Must be on view in (or only recently closed) at the time of pitching.

PITCH FORMAT:

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The form includes a place to paste a brief, one- or two-paragraph pitch detailing your proposed topic/exhibition and angle. We are looking for pitches that give a strong sense of the thesis/critical framework and shape some of the core ideas of your article.

If you have not previously worked with us, please send 2–3 writing samples/links to previously published arts writing. And don't forget to review our archive before submitting—with occasional exceptions, we do not cover the same artist or space for at least 6–12 months!

Thank you, and looking forward to reading your ideas for Carla's Fall 2025 issue!

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://contemporaryartreview.la

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles (Carla) is a quarterly magazine, online art journal, and podcast that publishes critical dialogue about the Los Angeles art community. It covers topics such as local exhibitions, artist profiles, and cultural commentary, featuring reviews, interviews, and essays. The publication aims to provide a centralized space for bold and approachable art writing focused on the current Los Angeles art scene. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.

• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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