Submission Call: Array 3 — Art & Photography Zine

**Submission Invitation: Array 3 — Art & Photography Zine**

Attention all artists, photographers, creatives, and storytellers! Here’s your opportunity to be part of something distinctive, expressive, and pioneering. *Array*—an art and photography zine that embraces varied viewpoints and concepts—is excited to announce its open call for submissions for its third edition: *Array 3*.

Building on the success of its previous two editions, *Array* has emerged as a vibrant platform that features both new and established talents across the art and photography spectrum. By seamlessly merging beautifully curated images with engaging stories, *Array* seeks to spark dialogue, provoke emotions, and deliver a profound visual encounter. Here’s what you need to know to submit your work for *Array 3*.

### What is *Array*?

*Array* is an independently-operated zine that centers on the amalgamation of modern art and photography. Believing that visuals can convey more than words, this publication offers artists and photographers a space to display their creations and connect with new audiences. Its purpose is to highlight visual storytelling through diverse creations, focusing on themes such as identity, cultural diversity, ecological concerns, human feelings, and abstract ideas.

Covering a wide range of genres, past editions of *Array* have explored themes of self-reflection, shared experiences, dreams, memory, and personal takes on belonging. With a mixture of conceptual art, experimental photography, and raw, authentic beauty, *Array* provides its readers with a visually captivating experience like no other.

### Theme for *Array 3*

While *Array* is noted for its eclectic and experimental nature, each edition revolves around a flexible theme that provides both framework and freedom. For *Array 3*, the theme is **”Fragments.”**

The concept of *Fragments* invites broad interpretation by contributors. Whether reflecting the shattered nature of identity, ephemeral moments in time, fragmented memories merging into the subconscious, or the disconnection of our global existence, *Fragments* encourages contributors to delve into the broken pieces that create a whole. What fragments contribute to shaping our identities? How do we visually express what is lost versus what endures? Submissions can encompass various mediums: from single standout photographs, photo series, and photo essays to mixed-media art, digital collages, abstract visual narratives, and beyond.

### Submission Guidelines

*Array* promotes daring experimentation and an open approach to the theme, but here are a few specific guidelines to keep in mind:

1. **Artwork & Photography Submissions**:
– A maximum of *6 images* can be submitted per entry.
– Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.
– Submissions can be in black-and-white or color.
– No watermarks or identifying logos on images (but please include name credits separately).

2. **Written Accompaniments**:
– If your submission has an artist’s statement or photo essay, the text should not exceed 300 words.
– Include both the title of your work and the medium used, if relevant.

3. **Multimedia Submissions**:
– GIFs, short looping videos, or animated artworks are also welcome.
– Ensure multimedia files are compatible with web viewing or digital magazine formats.

4. **Collaborative Submissions**:
– Collaborations between artists and photographers are encouraged.
– When submitting collaboratively, ensure all contributors are credited appropriately and include corresponding contact information.

5. **General Rules**:
– Submissions must be original, unpublished works (i.e., not previously shared in other publications or zines).
– Submissions that reflect diverse experiences and voices are strongly encouraged—this includes artists from various cultural backgrounds, genders, and artistic styles.

6. **Deadline**: All submissions must be received by **[Insert Deadline]**.

### How to Submit

To submit your work for consideration in *Array 3*, please follow these steps:

1. **Send an email** to [[email protected]] with the subject line “Submission: Array 3 – [Your Name]”.

2. **Attach your images**, and any accompanying text in the same email. Use file-sharing platforms like WeTransfer for submissions that exceed email file size limits.

3. **Include** a brief biography in the body of the email (no more than 150 words). This helps readers connect with the person behind the artwork.

4. If there are **specific social media handles or websites** you’d like *Array* to acknowledge or credit, please include those in your submission email as well.

5. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Final selections for *Array 3* will be communicated once the review process is finalized.

### Why Submit to *Array*?

1. **Exposure**: *Array’s* readership spans both physical and digital platforms. Your work will be accessible online to