Hyperallergic rolling arts: writingpitches
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Hyperallergic is an independent publication focused on contemporary art, visual culture and the social and political forces shaping the art world. It welcomes concise, original pitches for reported stories, reviews, opinion pieces, remembrances and other forms of arts writing. The publication looks for distinctive perspectives, strong arguments and stories that offer something its audience is unlikely to find elsewhere.
Requirements checklist
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Submit a pitch rather than a completed article in most cases.
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The pitch should include:
• A compelling working title. • The core argument in 2–3 sentences.
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Why the story is relevant now.
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Estimated word count.
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Information about available high-quality images.
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A brief author biography.
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Links to 2–3 relevant writing samples.
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Identify the appropriate category:
• News • Reviews • Opinion • Remembrances & Obituaries.
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Reviews should provide a distinctive critical perspective rather than simply describe an exhibition.
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Pitches should be concise and demonstrate familiarity with Hyperallergic's audience and existing coverage.
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Writers should avoid excessive arts jargon.
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Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
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Writers should allow Hyperallergic at least one week before pitching the same idea elsewhere.
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Pre-written articles are generally discouraged unless specifically requested.
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Submit pitches by email to pitch@hyperallergic.com.
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Use the subject line: PITCH: [Category] - [Subject Matter].