PRESENCE
Art as a way of occupying space, memory, and cultural conversation
This issue explores presence not as visibility or self-promotion, but as the impact an artist creates through their work. Presence can be physical, emotional, political, symbolic, or deeply personal. It exists in the relationship between artwork, artist, and audience.
We focus on practices that investigate how artists occupy space, shape perception, leave traces, and participate in larger cultural conversations. Presence may be expressed through the body, memory, materiality, identity, landscape, community, or the act of witnessing itself.
PRESENCE brings together international artists whose work demonstrates a strong sense of artistic voice, engagement, and connection – whether quiet or monumental, intimate or public.
About the Issue
Presence is not visibility.
It is the way an artist occupies space, memory, conversation, and attention.
PRESENCE is about:
- the relationship between artwork and audience
- the artist’s voice within contemporary culture
- memory, traces, and acts of witnessing
- embodiment, identity, and lived experience
- creating work that resonates beyond its physical form
This issue is especially relevant for artists building international careers, portfolio visibility, and long-term professional positioning, including visa-focused artistic paths.
Publication Format
- Quarterly issue
- Digital + Print (A4)
- International artists
- Eternal archive on the Artwork Gallery platform
- Curated and edited by founder Anna Ponomarenko
Publication Options
(Selected Artists Only)
Editorial Presentation Spread
€45
Classic magazine format
- 1 double-page spread (2 pages) in the quarterly issue
- Artist statement aligned with the theme BECOMING
- Visual presentation of selected works
- Editorial layout and international publication
Artwork Gallery offers a support option for artists who are unable to cover the full publication fee. If this applies to you, you are welcome to indicate this in your application. We offer partial support (50% of the fee) or full support, based on your circumstances. This option is available for the Standard Interview and the Editorial Spread in the magazine.
Standard Artist Interview
€95
For artists seeking curated exposure and editorial visibility
- Curated selection
- Standard interview (7 fixed questions about your practice and career)
- 1 editorial page on the website
- Shared Instagram post
- Full 3-page spread in the quarterly print/digital issue + chance for cover
Artwork Gallery offers a support option for artists who are unable to cover the full publication fee. If this applies to you, you are welcome to indicate this in your application. We offer partial support (50% of the fee) or full support, based on your circumstances. This option is available for the Standard Interview and the Editorial Spread in the magazine.
Premium Curated Feature
€140
For artists building strong editorial presence and international portfolios
- 100% hand-curated selection by the founder
- Fully personalised interview (6–8 custom questions based on your CV, practice, and artistic direction)
- 1 editorial page on the website
- Dedicated Instagram feature
- Professional presentation optimised for portfolio and visa use
- Eternal archive on the Artwork Gallery platform
- Digital publication + social media
- Digital + future print inclusion
- Full 5-page spread in the quarterly print/digital issue + chance for cover
Article Publication – Quarterly Magazine
Option 3
€45
Author-Prepared Article
- Article length: up to 3,500 characters
- 2 double-page spread (4 pages)
- Article aligned with the issue theme
- Editorial layout and professional formatting
- Print & digital publication
Option 4
€60
AI-Assisted Editorial Writing
- Article written by Artwork Gallery (AI-assisted, editor-reviewed)
- Print & digital publication
- Concept development and text structuring
- Editorial layout adapted to magazine format
Who Can Apply
- International artists
- All media accepted (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textile, digital art, mixed media, installation, etc.)
- Artists with an online presence (website, social media, portfolio platforms)
Selection Process
Artwork Gallery Magazine operates on a curated editorial model.
- There is no submission fee
- Only selected artists receive a publication offer
- Publication fees apply only after selection
This allows us to maintain editorial quality, meaningful storytelling, and long-term value for participating artists.
Why Publish with Artwork Gallery
- Editorial, not mass open-call positioning
- Long-term archive (not time-limited exposure)
- International audience
- Portfolio- and career-oriented presentation
- Professional visual and narrative framing
Artwork Gallery Magazine is designed for artists who value context, quality, and professional representation.
Important Notes
Publication fees support editorial work, curation, design, and platform maintenance
Digital version of each issue is available on our website
Print copies are not shipped for free
Printing and shipping costs are covered separately by buyers
Apply for Issue 12 – PRESENCE
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only selected artists will be contacted via email with publication details.