Bridge Magazine - Online @ bridge-chicago.org & Print Magazine
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Bridge magazine is excited to announce an open call for submissions for both our online and print magazine editions. The print edition complements the online edition and, after distribution, will be released in stages as flip books in the members' area of the Bridge website. The print version is distributed to select cultural destinations in New York, through subscriptions, and to curated outlets in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. We are particularly interested in book reviews, interviews, timely reviews of exhibitions, and coverage of new art and cultural releases as well as original visual art and visual poetic "drop-ins" that we would like top present throughout each issue.
Contributors may query submissions to this call only for review and interview ideas by emailing bridge.editors1@gmail.com. Additionally, we are seeking select contributions for our special comics end section of the print edition, as well as large-scale page prints that can serve as story illustrations or dynamic design elements suited to our distinctive 10.5” wide by 13.5” tall print magazine format.
Our print magazine is distributed twice annually through an expanding national and regional network, reaching more than 100 locations across Chicago and the Midwest, with extended distribution to over 22 states in the U.S. and select international points. Copies are placed in bookstores, museum shops, galleries, cultural centers, and independent arts venues, alongside direct subscription distribution to artists, writers, and institutions. This growing footprint supports Bridge’s role as a visible platform for interdisciplinary work emerging from the Midwest while maintaining national relevance.
We look forward to showcasing the voices and perspectives that shape contemporary culture through this expanding print platform, continuing Bridge’s commitment to serving as the independent voice of Midwest art and culture.
There is no deadline for submissions to be considered for these editions of Bridge Magazine, but this submission portal will expire at 11:59pm on November 30, 2026. Please note that all magazine submissions are ongoing throughout the submission period, and may be selected for publication prior to this deadline. Submissions received late in the submission period may roll over to future magazine publications.
For Visual Art, Comics & Visual Poetry submissions, please include with your cover letter an itemized list of submissions and an explanation of the included content. ALL submissions must be print quality images, minimum 300 dpi, minimum 4x5", and must include all relevant caption information, including: artist name, year, materials, and all relevant credits for those pictured, as well as any photographer credit. Please also indicate if the work has been shown in public previously.
For Design submissions, please include in your cover letter the title and your design submission, OR a summary of the idea (maximum 300 words), and any other relevant information, including a short bio. Please note that for any essays or other writing requiring permissions to produce or reproduce any images or supporting materials are entirely the responsibility of the author. Confirmation of permissions must also be provided prior to publication.
Please also include a mailing address and 250-word or less bio with your submission. Freelancers to the magazines are paid $35 per contribution.
Please refer to our submissions guidelines before submitting your work. We accept simultaneous submissions. You can withdraw or edit your submission at anytime by logging into your account. To learn more about Bridge and our mission as a periodical, please refer to our About Us page.