Tangerine Magazine Open Call 2026 for Artists & Writers [Print Publication Opportunity]: Submit by Sep 15

Tangerine, an independent art and culture magazine, is inviting artists, writers and creative practitioners to submit work for its fourth print edition.

The open call accepts finished work, new proposals and early-stage ideas across painting, photography, illustration, poetry, essays, film, fashion, design and other creative formats.

Deadline: September 15, 2026

Submit your work by email to contact@tangerinemag.art

Tangerine Magazine Open Call 2026: Highlights

• Publication: Tangerine Magazine
• Opportunity: Open call for Issue 04
• Theme: Something Borrowed, Something New
• Focus: Culture, place and identity
• Eligibility: Artists, writers and creative practitioners
• Experience required: None
• Accepted stage: Finished work, proposal or initial idea
• Medium: Open to different creative formats
• Publication opportunity: Selected work may be considered for the fourth print edition
• Submission fee: Not specified
• Submission mode: Email
• Deadline: September 15, 2026

About the Tangerine Magazine Open Call

Tangerine is an independent magazine focused on art, culture, artists and creative practices. Its fourth print edition will explore how inheritance, place and changing identities influence creative expression.

Applicants do not need to be established artists or previously published writers. New and emerging creators may also submit.

Theme: Something Borrowed, Something New

The theme explores:

• Culture and inherited traditions
• Places that shape people and creative practices
• Identities people develop over time
• Ideas or customs people choose to question
• Things carried forward, reinterpreted or made personal

Applicants should explain how their work, proposal or idea connects with this theme.

What Can You Submit?

The open call accepts:

• Painting
• Photography
• Illustration
• Poetry
• Essay
• Film
• Fashion
• Design
• Documentation
• Other creative formats

There are no fixed restrictions on the medium in the available announcement.

Submission Levels

Applicants may send:

• Finished work: An existing or newly completed creative work
• Proposal: A description of something they want to explore or create
• Initial idea: An early concept that has not yet been developed

This means applicants do not need to complete an entirely new project before the deadline.

Who Can Submit?

The call is open to anyone interested in responding creatively to the theme.

Applicants:

• Do not need to be established artists or writers.
• Do not need previous publication experience.
• May submit an existing work, a new creation, a proposal or an idea.

Age, nationality and residency restrictions have not been specified in the information available.

What to Include in the Email?

Your submission should contain:

1. Your name: State who you are.
2. Your practice: Add a short introduction or work profile.
3. Your work: Attach or share the finished work, proposal or idea.
4. Your connection to the theme: Briefly explain how it relates to Something Borrowed, Something New.

Applicants should clearly mention “Issue 04 Open Call Submission” in the email subject line for easier identification.

Important Information

• Selection is not guaranteed.
• Selected works will only be considered for publication in the upcoming print edition.
• Payment, contributor copies and publication rights have not been specified.
• File formats, word limits, film duration and maximum attachment size are also not stated.
• Applicants with large video, image or design files may email a viewable cloud or portfolio link, but should ensure the link works and has suitable viewing permissions.
• Contributors should confirm publication, copyright and usage conditions before accepting a final offer.

How to Submit?

1. Prepare your finished work, proposal or creative idea.
2. Write a short introduction about yourself and your practice.
3. Explain how the submission relates to the theme.
4. Attach the work or provide an accessible viewing link.
5. Email everything to contact@tangerinemag.art by September 15.

Deadline

September 15, 2026

The exact closing time and time zone have not been specified.

Submission Link

Click here to email your submission to Tangerine Magazine.

Contact

Email: contact@tangerinemag.art