Peripheral Vision Arts advocates well-paid writing assignments for talented emerging and mid-career freelance art critics and art historians. We are seeking applications from US critics to write about US artists. We administer 4 Publication Fellowship cycles annually and 2 curated online exhibitions for which writers receive contract assignments. We pay $225 for an Interview and $300 for an Essay (average text length is 1750 words; average time commitment is 8 hours for an Interview, 12 hours for an Essay), with additional stipends for studio visits when possible, portfolio review, and curatorial duties. We also administer an MFA Publication Fellowship offering interviews only, for a stipend of $125 (4-6 hours). Writers may expect a few assignments per year (2-10).
The ideal candidates will possess an M.A. or Ph.D. in Art History and be fluent in modernist and contemporary art discourses. Art historians who have published in peer-reviewed academic journals or presented research at conferences are preferred. Practicing artists holding M.F.A. degrees who have prior critical publication or writing experience are also encouraged to apply. Writing Samples should included one (1) full length seminar paper or dissertation/thesis of at least 16-25 pages, plus illustrations, and a 2-8 page bibliography. The second sample may be a presentation text, article publication, catalog essay. Exhibition reviews and blog posts will not be considered.
We are seeking US critics in the disciplines of painting, textiles + fibers, sound, digital art, performance, intermedia, social practice, sculpture.
1) Read the About page, Terms, FAQ, and at least 2 essays in the journal to be fully informed about our mission and the type of writing we produce.
2) Submit a Letter of Interest, a CV, References, and two (2) Writing Samples to Scott Gleeson at editor@peripheralvisionarts.org.