New Visionary Magazine: Issue 18, Curated by Michelle Brandt

Deadline: August 2, 2026

New Visionary Magazine is a print and digital publication featuring contemporary artists, exclusive interviews with art world professionals, and valuable art career resources. Published by Visionary Art Collective, a New York City-based Contemporary Art & Artist Development company, our mission is to uplift artists through features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and mentorship programs. This issue will be curated by Michelle Brandt, Founder and Director of Brandt Gallery and Pecha Projects, a project space dedicated to immersive, culturally specific exhibitions and underrepresented voices. Through her work as a gallerist, curator, and arts advocate, Michelle has spent more than a decade supporting artists and fostering meaningful connections within the contemporary art community. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Brandt has served on the Short North Alliance Board of Directors, chaired public art projects throughout Columbus, juried numerous regional and national exhibitions, and curated major projects, including a 50-state veterans portrait exhibition at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. She continues to champion inclusive, multigenerational artistic perspectives through her gallery programming, public art collaborations, and cultural initiatives.

Eligibility: This international opportunity is open to artists of all experience levels. Selected artists will receive a 2-page spread, which includes a Q&A and multiple images of their artwork.We accept all 2D & 3D mediums, includingpainting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation art. 

Submission info:You may submit 3-4 images of your work for $30, 5-6 images for $35, or 7-8 images for $40.

Requirements:Please be sure to include high-quality images of your work, 300 DPI, minimum 800 pixels wideAll 2D images must be cropped to show only the artwork All 3D images must be photographed against a white background, except in the case of public art installationsBio, 300 words maxArtist Statement, 300 words maxFiles no larger than 10 MBArtists will be notified via Submittable within 4-6 weeks of the deadline.Visionary Art Collective's mission is to uplift artists through magazine features, exhibitions, podcast interviews, and our mentorship programs. Submission fees go towards funding our platform, offsetting operational costs, and compensating our team and curators. These contributions enable us to continue offering a wide range of opportunities, programs, and resources for artists worldwide. Please note that submission fees are non-refundable.To learn more about our magazine, visit visionaryartcollective.com/magazine