JAVS Cover Artwork Submission

Call for Viola-Related Art for the Cover of the Journal of the American Viola Society

The Journal of the American Viola Society (JAVS) invites visual artists, illustrators, photographers, and creatives of all backgrounds to submit viola-related artwork for consideration as a future cover image for our print and digital issues.

We are seeking striking, imaginative, and thoughtful visual representations of the viola and the viola community. Submissions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Fine art (paintings, drawings, mixed media)

  • Digital illustration

  • Photography

  • Graphic design

  • Thematic or abstract work centered on viola identity, history, performance, or symbolism

Guidelines for Submission

  • Artwork must be original and centered on or inspired by the viola.

  • High-resolution files required: minimum 300 DPI, preferably in portrait orientation to fit a standard 8.5 x 11-inch cover layout.

  • Accepted formats: TIFF, JPG, PNG, or PDF.

  • Please include a short artist bio (100–200 words) and an optional artist statement (50–150 words) describing your inspiration or connection to the work.

  • Artists retain the copyright to their work. However, selected entries grant JAVS the right to reproduce the image for journal cover use, social media, and related journal promotions (with full credit).

  • Collaborative works and submissions from student artists are welcome.

Artist Recognition

  • Selected artwork will appear on the cover of the Journal, in both print (Fall and Spring issues) and digital editions (all issues).

  • Artists will receive:

    • Complimentary print copies of the issue in which their artwork appears (Fall and Spring issues)

    • A direct link to the open-access digital edition of the journal (Fall, Spring, and Summer issues)

    • Artist credit and bio published in the issue and on the American Viola Society website

  • Selected artists may also be invited for a brief feature or interview in a future issue or on AVS social media platforms.

Submission Deadlines

We accept submissions on a rolling basis. For priority consideration in upcoming issues, please submit by:

  • August 1 (Fall issue)

  • December 1 (Spring issue)

  • April 1 (Summer online issue)

Submit Your Art To:

editor@americanviolasociety.org
Subject line: JAVS Cover Art Submission

We look forward to showcasing the creativity and visual artistry of the viola community.