VISUAL ART | 2026
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Visual Art Submission Guidelines
General: We welcome most forms of visual art, including but not limited to painting, photography, drawings and sketches, sculpture, and other works suitable for high-quality print reproduction. Submissions must not exceed ten images (color or B&W). We do not accept works created in collaboration with AI. There is no need to follow up on receipt of your work. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a gentle nudge at the point of submission (e.g., Submittable or Cafe).
Selected artists have their work printed in an issue of EcoTheo Review, often alongside essays, statements, or interviews to help readers understand the artist’s intentions. On an ongoing basis, we also share our artists on our social media platforms and strive to create a community of artists with shared interests and concerns.
Eligibility Criteria Work must operate at the intersection of Ecology, Spirituality, and Culture. We welcome submissions inclusive of all religious traditions and the broadest possible range of spiritual expression, provided the work engages meaningfully with our core mission.
Format:
1. Submit 3-10 images with files labeled: Last name_first name_title_media_size_year (whatever image size you had previously is fine and should be added here).
2. Include a brief bio (250 words or less).
3. An artist statement (500 words or fewer) addressinghow you feel your work is situated in the intersection of ecology and spirituality. Please explain your ideas in a way that directly connects to the images you are submitting.
Policy Reminders
We publish all forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, and reviews), and visual art that reflect our values of curiosity, justice, and community.
Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.
We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues.
Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers with other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we give all submissions the consideration they deserve. We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
For inquiries related to the website or other matters, email us at etr@ecotheo.org.