New Visionary Magazine, Issue 16

About the Open Call

New Visionary Magazine, a publication by Visionary Art Collective, features contemporary artists, exclusive interviews with art world professionals, and valuable art career resources. Based in New York City, Visionary Art Collective aims to uplift artists through magazine features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and mentorship programs. We are seeking artists of all experience levels to highlight in our upcoming issue. Selected artists will receive a two-page spread, including a custom Q&A and professionally published images of their work. Johnny Thornton is an artist, Gallery Director and co-owner of Established Gallery, and Executive Director of Arts Gowanus, based in Brooklyn, NY. A dedicated advocate for emerging and mid-career artists, he has played a transformative role in shaping Brooklyn’s contemporary art scene. Through his leadership at both organizations, he has created vital platforms for artists to exhibit, connect, and grow. His curatorial vision is widely recognized for its thoughtfulness, inclusivity, and commitment to elevating underrepresented voices. Born in Connecticut and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thornton later moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he studied Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. He earned his MFA from Parsons the New School for Design in New York City. Thornton’s own artwork has been exhibited throughout the United States and is held in numerous private collections. He currently works out of his studio in Gowanus while continuing to build meaningful infrastructure that supports community, visibility, and long-term sustainability in the arts. His impact is widely felt in Brooklyn and beyond. Visionary Art Collective’s mission is to uplift emerging artists through opportunities and resources. The submission fees we receive go towards paying our curator and team, marketing and promoting the artists work, and providing educational resources for artists in our digital library.

What is Offered

Selected artists will receive a two-page spread, including a custom Q&A and professionally published images of their work. Selected artists will have a custom article written about their work and published in the magazine.

Requirements

This opportunity is open to artists of all career levels globally. Must be 18+ to submit. We accept all 2D & 3D mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation art. Please be sure to include high-quality images of your work, 300 DPI, minimum 800 pixels wide. All images must be cropped to show only the artwork (unless sculpture or ceramics). Include a Bio (300 words max) and Artist Statement (300 words max). Files no larger than 10 MB.

How to Apply

Artists may submit 3-4 images of their work for $30, 5-6 images for $35, or 7-8 images for $40 via Submittable. If selected, a $45 publishing fee is required prior to the magazine's release date. All communication regarding this opportunity will take place via Submittable. Artists will be notified within 3-4 weeks after submissions close.