Collage is on the rise as an art form and it is being explored in new and intriguing ways every day. As a new and independent magazine, we are here to highlight talented and thought-provoking artists who are not afraid to push the boundaries of what is socially acceptable. We are specifically keeping our eyes out for artists that cross lines that have been set by aristocratic elites and works that force us to ask again questions that we thought we had answered long ago. What is art? Who gets to decide what art is? Who is allowed to make it?

Photosynthesis Magazine is holding an open call for our sixth issue to be released in March 2023. The theme for our sixth issue will be "Harmony".

What is harmony to you? Is it visually harmonious colours? It is a harmony between shapes? Is it the calm after the storm? Perhaps harmony, for you, is something else entirely. Share with us your collages that exemplify harmony.

It is VERY important that you include at LEAST 4 sentences on how your work specifically relates to this call. Any general information about yourself (ie, "xyz has been collaging for 4 years and went to xyz college) may not count towards your 4 sentences. The way we compose the magazine makes this bit of text nearly as important as the artwork itself. No exceptions.

Basic Requirements: 

Artists must fill out all information as requested including name, email, website and/or Instagram, at least one image, and a description of at least 4 sentences describing how the artwork relates to the prompt. 

Artwork for Photosynthesis Magazine is a collage-only publication, with some mixed media being accepted on a case-by-case basis.  

Photosynthesis reserves the right to decline any work that doesn't meet these requirements. 

Fun Part:

It is free to submit and participate in Photosynthesis Magazine. Accepted works will be featured in the magazine, on our Instagram, and our website perpetually. The Artist may ask us to remove their artwork from the website and Instagram if they wish, however, we cannot feasibly remove work from the magazine once it has been published. 

Artists will also receive a digital copy of the magazine to share with friends, on their website, or however else they wish. Printed copies will be made available for purchase.

The magazine collects only a minimal financial compensation when a magazine sells. Part of these funds will go to our staff to continue this project and part will go toward our upcoming grant, The Old Collage Try.

Artists will not receive payment for their works upon acceptance or when the magazine sells. This is a free promotional effort for the artist and a service we are providing you, but we cannot afford at this stage of our project to offer any payment. 

If any questions arise, please send us a message through Curatorspace or reach out on our website / Instagram.
Please note, for this issue and issues after this you may not hear back about acceptance until after the submissions have closed.