CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORMAT.
Start with what you want to communicate. A concise introduction, an extended conversation, or a closer reading of a particular work.
FROM SUBMISSION
TO PUBLICATION.
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Submit your practice
Send your portfolio and a short note about what you would like the publication to address.
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Editorial review
We review your materials for editorial fit and identify an appropriate format.
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Confirm scope & fee
Before work begins, we confirm the deliverables, publication destination, timeline, and fee in writing.
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Develop & publish
We develop, edit, and publish the agreed feature.
CROSS-PLATFORM CIRCULATION
Your publication may appears across ELSEHERE, STRATUM, and our international platform ecosystem.
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Does payment guarantee acceptance? No. Submissions are reviewed for editorial fit. Publication fees apply to selected projects after the scope has been agreed; payment does not replace editorial review.
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Which format should I choose? Choose a presentation for a concise introduction, an interview to explore your thinking, or commissioned writing for a focused discussion of a project. Multimedia and signature formats bring several elements together. You can also submit without choosing a format.
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Is this academic peer review? No. This is a paid editorial service, separate from STRATUM’s academic submission process. A profile, interview, or commissioned text should not be represented as a peer-reviewed research article.
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Where will my work appear? The publication destination is confirmed in your written scope. Video publication, a linked artist profile, and social distribution depend on the package selected; they are not included in every format.
WHY THIS PROGRAM EXISTS
Artists carry many responsibilities. We help carry the language.
Artists are often expected to produce not only the work, but also the language, context, documentation, and public record around the work.
Many artists have strong practices, but their materials remain scattered: a portfolio here, an artist statement there, a short bio written for one application, a few images without context, a project that was seen but never properly recorded.
ELSEHERE works in this missing layer.
We help artists develop editorially shaped materials that can support how their work is understood by curators, editors, institutions, collaborators, funders, reviewers, audiences, and future partners.
Professional Framing
Editorial guidance to position your work clearly and accurately.
Public-Facing Record
A durable record for portfolios, applications, and professional use.
International Readiness
Materials aligned with global standards for opportunities and visas.
Long-Term Value
Publication designed for visibility, citation, and archival longevity.
Important Distinction
The Editorial & Publication Program is an ELSEHERE artist development program.
It is separate from STRATUM Journal’s academic submission process. Participation in this program does not guarantee publication in STRATUM Journal.
STRATUM Journal remains an open-access journal with its own editorial and submission standards. Authors seeking academic or editorial consideration through the journal should use the Submit to STRATUM page.
Who This Is For
This program may be appropriate for:
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Artists who need a stronger public-facing record
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Artists preparing for residencies, grants, fellowships, festivals, or exhibitions
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Artists who need an interview, profile, or critical text around their work
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Artists whose practice is complex, interdisciplinary, research-based, or difficult to summarize
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Curators, writers, filmmakers, performers, and cultural practitioners developing publication materials
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International artists building English-language or bilingual editorial visibility
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Artists preparing materials for portfolios, websites, institutional review, press kits, or long-term career development
This program is not designed for artists seeking guaranteed publication, artificial visibility, fabricated critical recognition, or mass promotional content.