Wednesday 10 March 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.
The dates listed on the editorial plan are publication dates: writers' deadlines are usually a few weeks earlier. Don't worry if it's a long while before the feature is due for publication – still drop us a line with your suggestions. We like to plan ahead! In addition, we are always on the look out for contributors to our regular columns: Sounding Board, Spotlight, Inspiration, Campus Call, International Focus, Management Matters, 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.
FEATURES IN RED ARE FULLY COMMISSIONED
ArtsProfessional Editorial Plan To October 2010
209 – Site-specific work – Mon 18 January
210 – Evaluation – Mon 1 February
211 – Arts buildings – Mon 15 February
212 – Religion and the arts – Mon 1 March
213 – Teenagers and the arts – Mon 15 March
214 – Digital opportunities – Mon 29 March
215 – Politics and the arts – Mon 12 April
THIS FEATURE MAY MOVE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL ELECTION DATE.
216 – Mon 26 April
Branding – establishing your identity
217 – Mon 10 May
Focus on sculpture parks and trails
Theatre technologies – how venues and companies are pushing the boundaries of stage performance
218 – Mon 24 May
Involving the audience – developing, programming and curating work
219 – Mon 7 June
Sponsorship – what’s happening post-recession?
220 – Mon 21 June
Equality and diversity strategies – how are arts organisations dealing with these requirements?
221 – Mon 5 July
Artists’ and arts professionals’ international mobility
222 – Mon 19 July
Staffing structures – leadership and staffing models for the arts
223 – Mon 2 August
Partnering the third sector – arts and charities working together
224 – Mon 30 August
Remuneration in the arts – focus on pay
225 – Mon 13 September
Organisational structures – innovative company set-ups and legal entities (CICs, co-operatives, etc.)
226 – Mon 27 September
Focus on disabled artists and arts professionals
227 – Mon 11 October
Election aftermath – changing of the guard?
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.
