 Artists’ Guidelines for  Magazine
Submission of Portfolio
Any individual active in the fine arts or performing arts and who also lives, works, exhibits or performs in Northern Virginia is encouraged to send a press kit, portfolio or web site information to Art Director Jean Davis at 1144F Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066. Please note that submission of a portfolio does not guarantee that an article will be published in . An artist who is approved for a profile will be contacted by a writer who will schedule an interview.
Graphics
The artist should provide, preferably, high resolution digital images of artwork or performances. If this is not possible, we would need high-quality photos, slides, or transparencies. (Artwork on web sites is generally of insufficient resolution.) In addition, we will need a candid or formal head shot of the artist. If none is provided, the writer may take a photo at the time of the interview or the artist may come in to the office to be photographed. Artwork and photos may be delivered or mailed to the office, delivered to the writer during the interview or e-mailed to Art Director Jean Davis.
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Format of Photos
We accept a variety of formats in either color or black-and-white: digital images, good quality prints, slides, or transparencies. (NOTE: digital images should be 300 dpi in resolution, in either jpeg or tiff format, and approximately 7 in. wide.) Each image should include an identifying caption. For artwork, include a title, the date of completion, the genre (e.g., acrylic on wood or multimedia) and, for two-dimensional works, the size of the original piece. For abstract images, the artist should clearly identify the correct orientation.
Return of Photos to Artist
The artist is responsible for retrieving all materials submitted for use in the article. If an artist includes a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with photos, slides, disks, etc., the materials will be mailed out following publication of the article. The artist may also make arrangements to pick up materials from the office.
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Artist’s Release
At the beginning of the interview, the artist should complete a questionnaire and release form in order to provide contact information and background bio. If the artist has already provided a resumé or bio, this information does not need to be repeated on the form. Most importantly, the form requires a signature granting permission to publish the resulting article as well as the artist’s photo and art.
Copies of Published Articles
magazine will provide six free copies of for the artist upon publication of the profile. The artist may purchase additional copies at $2 each. Copies must be picked up at the Great Falls office during business hours or by arrangement.
For further information, contact our Art Director, Jean Davis, at jean@elanmagazine.com.
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