Pitches wanted (arts) | $300 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OBSERVER

Christa Terry, Arts Editor at Observer, is looking for pitches:

Arts writers!

Observer is looking for visual arts content, including exhibition show (pre)reviews, artist interviews and sharp commentary on the arts. Rate: $300. Email me with [PITCH] in the subject: artnews@observer.com

Examples of what we like: https://observer.com/2023/06/in-living-color-india-mahdavi-reimagines-pierre-bonnard/

And another: https://observer.com/2023/06/six-american-artists-homes-to-visit-this-summer/

One more—music isn't my wheelhouse but it's just plain good: https://observer.com/2023/05/steve-aoki-in-defense-of-reality/

Does this extend to design? Depends on the context. We cover stuff like this that straddles: https://observer.com/2023/06/misha-kahn-interview/

No deadline! I review pitches on a rolling basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: artnews@observer.com
• Website: https://observer.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Observer offers an original take on the latest in news, business, arts and entertainment. It aims to reveal the inner workings of the art world, the strategies of the entertainment world, and innovators of the business world to equip its future leaders. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent arts-related articles/stories here.
• 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 Database 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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