Pitches wanted (art) | ~40 to 53 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TESTUDO

Testudo is an online platform built to celebrate artists and create the next great community of artists, collectors, writers, and enthusiasts. With a heightened focus on inclusivity, transparency, and security, we’re on a mission to establish a more equitable and accessible art market for all.

Aim: Now that our site has launched, we’re creating an editorial section to feature work from a rising generation of art writers. Our audience is educated and eager to learn more about art but doesn’t necessarily know everything about art history. The goal of the editorial section is to excite the art & art-curious community and develop an engaged following. We’re seeking original pitches with clear angles and looking to explore new territory.

CONTENT WE WANT

• Artist Interviews/Profiles: in-depth interviews or profiles with artists working today. These artists do not have to be Testudo artists. We are particularly interested in emerging artists working across a diversity of mediums.
• Art World Analysis: which works and artists are responding to events, movements, culture that is happening today?
• Art Intersection: Connect a body of work or practice to other fields or industries. We are particularly interested in drawing connections between art and tech, politics, activism, pop culture, etc. but welcome suggestions.
• Event Coverage: discuss a current museum show, exhibition, etc. Pitches should have some longevity (“8 Exciting Solo Exhibitions this Summer in NYC” rather than focused on shorter shows)

PITCHING GUIDELINES

• Please tell us briefly about yourself and your experience, please send writing samples if you’d like us to read them
• Pitches should have the following components:Working Title
  100 word summary of the pitch
  Key artists/interviewees and your relationship to the artist/interviewee (if any)
  Any relevant links
  
• We are not publishing reviews of artists, work, or shows at this time
• Send pitches via email to info@testudomkt.com with the subject line “Editorial Pitch - Pitch Title”
• If you are submitting multiple pitches, please send a separate email for each pitch
• Compensation: Our rates are $400 for 750-1000 word pieces.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Questions / submissions: info@testudomkt.com
• Website: https://testudomkt.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Testudo is a platform built to celebrate artists and create the next great community of artists, collectors, and enthusiasts. Its diverse community of artists work across a range of mediums. Through interviews and commentary, Testudo offers approachable context to explore their respective practices. More information here.
• 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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