Submission Guidelines

Share your voice with Artive!

Do you have a passion for art and want to share your insights? Artive invites you to submit your work! Whether it’s a compelling review, an inspiring interview, or a thought-provoking reflection, we want to showcase your unique perspective. Join our community and let your voice resonate in the vibrant world of art!

Here are the guidelines:

1. Reviews

You can submit a review or appreciation of an artwork, whether it’s an exhibition, a single piece, or a performance.
Writing Requirements:

  • Word count: 700–1,500 words.
  • The piece should include a brief description of the artwork/exhibition/performance, followed by analysis, interpretation, or critical reflection.
  • Use communicative and popular language, not just academic.
  • Include basic information (title of the artwork/exhibition/performance, artist’s name, venue/date, and photo source).

2. Interviews

You can submit an interview with an artist, curator, choreographer, actor, director, dancer, researcher, or other art practitioner.
Writing Requirements:

  • Word count: 1,000–1,500 words.
  • Format: Q&A or narrative, adaptable to the writer’s style.
  • Include a brief introduction (200–300 words) about the interviewee: who they are, the context, and why they matter.
  • The interview must be original (not a translation or rehashed article) and have the interviewee’s permission.
  • Include a photo of the interviewee with clear credit.

3. Fragments

If you have thoughts, opinions, or short essays about art and culture, submit them to this section.
Writing Requirements:

  • Word count: 700–1,500 words.
  • Free, reflective style, which can be an opinion, note, or snippet of thought.
  • Can be personal, poetic, or experimental, as long as it remains relevant to art/culture.
  • Images/photos are not mandatory but can be included if they support the content.

General Submission Requirements (applies to all sections)

  • The manuscript must be original and not previously published in other media (print/online).
  • Written in clear, communicative Indonesian following standard spelling guidelines (EYD), or in English if bilingual.
  • File format: .doc or .docx, standard font (Times New Roman or Arial), 12pt, 1.5 line spacing.
  • Include a title, optional subtitle, and a short author bio (50–100 words) with a photo of yourself. The bio and photo are only required for first-time contributors.
  • If including images/photos, ensure good resolution (minimum 1 MB) in landscape format, with clear credit/photographer/source.
  • The editorial team reserves the right to edit the manuscript as long as it does not alter its substance.
  • Currently, Artive is unable to provide financial compensation. In return, we offer extensive promotion of the contributor’s work and name to a broad audience and Artive’s network.

Submit your manuscript to: artarchieve.id@gmail.com with the email subject: 

  1. Review – Title – Author’s Name 
  2. Interview – Title – Author’s Name 
  3. Fragment – Title – Author’s Name