Thursday 02 September 2010
Write for ArtsProfessional
ArtsProfessional provides a unique platform for those actually involved in arts management and practice to share their views, ideas and experiences with fellow arts professionals. Their contributions mean that the content of the magazine is always stimulating, relevant and provocative, ensuring that ArtsProfessional stays in touch with the everyday issues affecting the sector.
ArtsProfessional does not only seek out writers with many years’ experience in the sector (though their contributions are always welcome). We are also very keen to commission articles from those who are just stepping out in their careers, or are involved in the delivery of a ground-breaking projects or successful management initiatives.
Does the thought of writing for us appeal to you? Then don’t be overly concerned about your writing skills and how polished you can make your contribution. If you have ideas and experiences to share with others, we are interested in hearing from you. For our part, we have editors who can work with you and your words, and help you mould them into a suitable style for our readers.
If you are interested in contributing to any of the features listed below in the editorial plan, or indeed, have suggestions for other features not listed, then send us a very brief email with your ideas (where indicated below the features have already been finalised, but if you have ideas related to these, we would be happy to include them in our planning for later in the year). We are interested in case studies relating to the feature themes, as well as keynote articles from those able to give an overview of the issues that relate to the theme. In addition, we are always on the look out for contributors to our regular columns: Big Ideas, Observations, Management File, News Comment, My Gurus, Job Ladder and Top 5 Websites.
So, if you would like to write for ArtsProfessional, or suggest a topic for inclusion in the future – even if you aren't in a position to write yourself – we would love to hear from you. Simply contact the Editor (editors@artsprofessional.co.uk) with your ideas, and we’ll take it from there!
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Please note:
Sorry, but we aren't in a position to pay our contributors. But don’t let this put you off! Our writers invariably find that there is real value in raising the profile of their work to the national and international arts sector, and benefit tremendously from wider recognition.
We occasionally have to make changes, additions and deletions to our editorial plans without notice, and we often have to re-schedule publication dates for specific articles. From time-to-time, we also add additional topics to our editorial plan, particularly if they are of a timely or newsworthy nature.
ArtsProfessional Editorial Plan To May 2011
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATES BELOW ARE PUBLICATION DATES. WE COMMISSION APPROXIMATELY FOUR-SIX WEEKS BEFORE THE COPY DEADLINE, WHICH IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE PUBLICATION DATE.
THEREFORE, TO PITCH FOR ISSUE 230, PUBLISHED 22 NOVEMBER, WE'D BE LOOKING TO COMMISSION BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER. WE'RE HAPPY TO RECEIVE PITCHES AS EARLY AS YOU LIKE, AND THEY WILL ALWAYS BE FILED FOR CONSIDERATION WHEN COMMISSIONING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES ABOUT DATES PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT editors@artsprofessional.co.uk
224 – Mon 30 August
Selecting leaders – making the right senior appointments FULLY COMMISSIONED
225 – Mon 13 September
Organisational structures – unusual companies and how they work FULLY COMMISSIONED
226 – Mon 27 September
Music education and policy – live music bill and government policy, educational programs and schemes FULLY COMMISSIONED
227 – Mon 11 October
Green issues – to coincide with 10:10
228 – Mon 25 October
Women in the arts – where are we now?
229 – Mon 8 November
Arts funding models from abroad – looking at alternative structures
230 – Mon 22 November
The Cultural Olympiad - what’s going on, what’s working, what isn’t and what’s planned?
231 – Mon 6 December
Moving on – career options for those looking to move out of the arts
232 – Mon 20 DecemberThe arts and disadvantaged audiences/participants – working on the fringes of society
233 – Mon 17 January
Big Society – what it means for the arts (local government, voluntary sector, regional arts infrastructure, community arts etc)
234 – Mon 31 January
The changing face of the Lottery – history, use and relevance
235 – Mon 14 February
Art in conflict – making art in and around war-torn places
236 – Mon 28 February
Focus on disabled artists and arts professionals
237 – Mon 14 March
“The Inbetweeners” – support, advice and options for middle managers and those seven to ten years into their careers
238 – Mon 28 March
The spirit of punk in theatre – what grassroots activity is taking place, and is it thriving in a climate of cuts?
239 – Mon 11 April
Democratisation of culture – measuring buzzwords: excellence, vibrancy, diversity and innovation over the past decade
240 – Mon 25 April
Pilot schemes – what has worked, what hasn’t, and why do we need them?
241 – Mon 9 May
Remuneration in the arts/staffing structures – internships, staff and freelancers
242 – Mon 23 May
Arts education – the view from teachers, institutions and arts education practitioners
Job Ladder
How did you get where you are today?! If you have progressed along an interesting career path into your current role, share your experiences with others who would like to follow in your footsteps.
Top 5 websites
For work or for play - let us know your top spots online.
Spotlight
If you are knowledgeable about trends and developments in your area of expertise, then we can provide the platform for you to share your observations, analysis and opinions with the wider arts sector.
Sounding Board
Fed up with the injustice of it all? Think the world's going mad? Feel like letting off steam? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you to bang the drum.
My Gurus
Tell us all about the fellow professionals, authors, artists and others who have influenced your career and your life so far.
