Art/Photography Guidelines
Oklahoma Humanities magazine is an official program of the Oklahoma Humanities Council. This award-winning publication includes thought-provoking feature articles; interviews; news on books, film, exhibits, and cultural events across the state; and beautiful artwork and color photography. Oklahoma Humanities magazine is the source for the humanities in Oklahoma.
Circulation
• Statewide circulation of 10,500 + substantial pass-along rate via public libraries, schools, and universities
• Issued triannually: Winter (Jan.), Summer (May), and Fall (Sept.)
Target Audience
• Material should be appropriate for general audiences and reflect a respect for the diversity of human experience
• To understand our audience and design aesthetics, study our magazine:
http://www.okhumanities.org/publications
Selection Criteria
• Artistic professionalism
• Relevance to humanities disciplines and the topics and issues addressed in our magazine
Submission Guidelines
• Submissions may be emailed or submitted on CD
• Include several images to show the range of your work
• Include a current résumé with contact information: name, phone number, and email address
Policies
• Oklahoma Humanities magazine takes no responsibility for unsolicited or original copies of manuscripts, artwork, or photography.Always retain originals of your work.
• Rights: Oklahoma Humanities magazine acquires one-time use rights. After publication, rights revert to the artist. *Note: Each magazine issue is posted on our website as part of our free, public programming—your work will be widely viewed!
• Compensation: Inclusion is honorary; compensation consists of 5 copies of the issue in which your work appears. The printed credit line will include a two-sentence description of the artist (including web address) and title of the image/artwork.
• The Oklahoma Humanities Council, publisher of Oklahoma Humanities magazine, maintains high aesthetic standards for the content and visual appearance of our magazine. We reserve the right to refuse material that is not in keeping with these standards. Artwork that expresses social or political advocacy of any form is not accepted.
To download a copy of these guidelines, click here.
Submit portfolios to:
Carla Walker - Editor, Oklahoma Humanities magazine
Oklahoma Humanities Council
428 W. California Ave., Ste. 270
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 235-0280
carla@okhumanities.org