Organizer Information
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine is a global creative hub and independent publication dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art, design, and architecture. Operating as an avant-garde platform, it curates visionary international creators who push disciplinary boundaries and redefine tomorrow's aesthetics across 116 pages of museum-quality print. Each edition features a rich, advertisement-free journey of digital creations, fine art, fashion, and performance documented through captivating portfolios, insightful biographies, and deep interviews.
Title & Description
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine Open Call: Issue 22 Publication Feature
Al-Tiba9 is officially accepting submissions from visionary contemporary creators worldwide for its upcoming Issue 22 print and digital editions. The opportunity offers an uncompromised platform for experimental artists who dare to push boundaries and offer unique perspectives on tomorrow's aesthetics. Selected profiles will navigate a 116-page curated layout, securing expansive editorial coverage that documents their artistic trajectory. Beyond typical media exposure, this feature acts as a global passport; the finalized limited-edition print run is actively showcased and integrated into elite international book fairs—including ARCOmadrid, ARCOlisboa, ArtsLibris Barcelona at the MACBA Museum, and ZonaMaco in Mexico City—placing artists directly into the hands of global collectors, curators, and fine art enthusiasts.
Categories
The magazine operates under an completely multi-disciplinary umbrella, welcoming all techniques and media. Eligible categories include Digital Arts, Photography, Painting, Architecture, Sculpture & Installations, Film & Video Art, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Performance.
Eligibility
- Geographic Scope: Open to contemporary creators, designers, and architects residing in any country worldwide.
- Past Features: Artists who have been highlighted in past issues of Al-Tiba9 are fully eligible to apply with fresh, unsubmitted bodies of work.
- Artistic Vision: Tailored specifically for avant-garde practitioners showing deep conceptual strength and non-conformist technical approaches.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Premium Editorial Spread: Selected artists receive a comprehensive, high-quality feature of up to 6 pages within both the physical print and digital layouts.
- Prestigious Distribution: Exposure at major international artist book fairs across Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and Mexico City.
- Digital Ecosystem Promotion: Targeted ongoing artist promotion via Al-Tiba9's official website, high-traffic newsletters, and verified social media channels.
- Archival Print Production: Work immortalized on top-tier designed pages using premium museum-grade paper formatting.
Application Fee
- Initial Submission: Free. There is no cost required to complete and upload the preliminary evaluation materials.
- Selected Artists Note: A customizable selection fee is applied exclusively to chosen artists who successfully pass the curatorial review board and wish to proceed with official publication (tiered depending on the final editorial selection results).
Application Requirements
All submitted portfolios must be formatted precisely in English and uploaded through the website form. The digital dossier must incorporate:
- Biographical Information: A professional biography written strictly in the third person.
- Artist Statement: An articulate overview of the concepts and practices governing the work, also written in the third person.
- Open Cloud Folder Link: An unrestricted, password-free link to an open shared directory (such as Google Drive or Dropbox). This folder must house high-resolution image files along with a text document detailing metadata specifications: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Year, and structural CV notes.(Note: Loose file transfers via WeTransfer or locked cloud folders will trigger automatic rejection).
How to Apply?
Artists must upload their completed data packets through the formal online form on the organizer’s website. Applications sent natively via email will be automatically discarded without a review.
- Application Link: Al-Tiba9 Magazine Submission Portal
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: July 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST
- Official Issue Publication Date: September 2026
- Notification Window: Continuous via email (Only selected artists with an active, functional email address will receive notification from the editorial team).
Location
This is a virtual curation process with global physical distribution. The portfolio selection takes place Online, while the final print edition launches physically in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and Mexico City.
Additional Details
Because Al-Tiba9 operates as a completely non-commercial, curated space, the review process is rigorous and relies heavily on the quality of the material provided in your cloud links.