Submissions Details/ Current Call For Entries
The next submission deadline is Feb. 28
for Issue #48, Spring 2025!
Submissions are always open! The due dates are:
Feb. 28th (or 29th) for the Spring issue
May 31st for the Summer issue
August 31st for the Fall issue
Nov. 30th for the Winter issue
Step 1: Subscribe
IF YOU ARE ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER, SCROLL DOWN TO STEP 2
We ask that you subscribe in order to submit. Single-issue subscriptions are available below. To subscribe for one or two years (a WAY better deal!), go HERE. For single-issue subscriptions, please select the appropriate button for where you live. Price varies by region to accommodate shipping:
*Transactions will appear as the name, “Adam Finkelston”, on your billing statement.
US- $15
Canada/ Mexico- $20
Other Foreign Countries- $25
Step 2: Prepare your files
1) All images must be saved as jpg files, 3000ppi (300dpi at 10 inches) on the longest side.
2) Submission forms can be attached as Pages, doc, docx, or pdf files.
3) Title all image files as, LastName_FirstName_1.Title (2.Title, etc.), and LastName_FirstName_SubmissionForm for the submission form
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DOCUMENTING YOUR WORK
Step 3: Fill out the submission form
IMAGE SUBMISSION FORMS MUST BE INCLUDED! DOWNLOAD EITHER WORD OR PDF FORMAT:
Image Submission Form (Word Doc)
Step 4: Send your files
Send all submission materials listed below to: thehandmagazine@icloud.com
Please send submissions using Dropbox, WeTransfer, HighTail, Google Drive, or whatever file-sharing service works best for you. You can also send files attached to an email. However, if the total attachment size exceeds 20 MB, you may need to send files in separate messages.
Other useful info:
Download TheHandCFE – Please print and post at your school art department, supply shop, or cool hangout! Thanks!
There is NEVER A THEME. We want variety!
The HAND Magazine is printed IN COLOR!! Black and white and monochrome images are also accepted and will be printed accordingly.
Any subject matter is acceptable, but all images must incorporate photographic or printed media. No more than 5 images per submission, please. SUBMISSIONS ARE JURIED. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOUR WORK WILL BE PRINTED.
Two or more individuals living at the same address may submit UP TO A TOTAL OF 5 IMAGES PER SUBSCRIPTION. Only one copy will be sent to the address. Please note this in the submission email and fill out the submission form carefully. This also applies to individuals submitting on a school, gallery, library, or other institutional subscription.
For customers residing in the state of Kansas, please contact us at thehandmagazine@icloud.com for information on paying by check or money order.
US customers only who prefer to pay via check or money order, please send materials to:
The HAND Magazine LLC
P.O. Box 8702
Prairie Village, KS
66205
Please let us know if your address changes. E-mail changes of address and any other questions or comments to:
thehandmagazine@icloud.com.