Organizer Information
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine is an international publication and contemporary art platform dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge, avant-garde artists, architects, and designers. Published in high-quality print on museum-grade paper and distributed worldwide, Al-Tiba9 features 100% curated editorial content with no commercial advertising. The magazine maintains a strong presence at premier international art and artist book fairs, including ArtsLibris Barcelona at MACBA, ARCOmadrid, ARCOlisboa, and ZonaMaco Mexico City.
Title & Description
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine — Issue 23
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine has launched its open call for Issue 23, set for publication in February 2027. Seeking visionary, boundary-pushing creators across all visual and spatial media, the 116-page limited-edition art print edition will feature curated artworks, insightful third-person biographies, artist statements, and in-depth interviews. Selected artists receive an extensive up to 6-page feature spread in both print and digital editions, alongside high-visibility physical distribution at leading contemporary art book fairs across Europe and Latin America.
Categories
The call accepts Digital Arts, Photography, Painting, Architecture, Sculpture & Installations, Film & Video Art, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Performance Art.
Eligibility
- Demographic Scope: Open unconditionally to artists, architects, and designers of all techniques, career levels, and nationalities worldwide.
- Previous Feature Policy: Artists featured in past issues of Al-Tiba9 are eligible to submit new works.
- Language & Style: All application texts (biography, artist statement, artwork captions) must be written in English and drafted in the third person.
Program Benefits & Exposure
- Publication Feature: Featured spread of up to 6 pages in both print and digital versions of Issue 23.
- Museum-Quality Production: Printed on 116 high-level designed pages using premium museum paper with zero commercial ads.
- International Book Fair Display: Physical presentation as a collector's limited-edition ArtPrint at major international book fairs:
- ArtsLibris Barcelona (MACBA Contemporary Art Museum of Barcelona)
- ARCOmadrid (Spain)
- ARCOlisboa (Portugal)
- ZonaMaco (Mexico City)
- Digital & Web Promotion: Dedicated spotlights on Al-Tiba9's official website, social media channels, and global email newsletters.
Fee Structure
- Application Fee:100% Free to apply ($0 entry fee for all applicants).
- Selection Fee: A selection fee applies only to selected artists upon acceptance (variable based on selection results).
Application Requirements
Submissions must be completed exclusively via the official web form (email submissions are automatically rejected):
- Application Form Details: Full contact information and submitted work metadata.
- Open Cloud Storage Link: A public Google Drive or Dropbox link containing:
- High-resolution image files or video links.
- Professional CV.
- Third-person Biography (English).
- Third-person Artist Statement (English).
- Artwork metadata list (Title, Medium, Dimensions, Year).
(Note: WeTransfer links, closed folders, and email-only applications will be rejected).
How to Apply
Review guidelines and submit your application via the official web submission manager.
- Official Web Application Portal: https://www.altiba9.com/submission-art-magazine
Key Dates
- First Application Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST (23:00)
- Publication & Distribution Launch: February 2027
Location
Initial application uploads, editorial curation, and digital publishing take place Online. Physical magazine distribution and art fair exhibitions take place globally across major cultural capitals (Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Mexico City).