Now accepting submissions for articles.

Edgar's Media publishes long-form arts & culture writing rooted in the Midwest — work that takes artists, ideas, and audiences seriously. We cover the work, the context, and the people with depth and rigor.

Edgar’s does not accept submissions for Edgar’s Index.

  • A pitch is a brief proposal you send to an editor to suggest a story idea before writing the full piece. It's a sales pitch for your article.

  • Submit your pitch via email to nesoukup@edgarsmedia.com.

    Pitches should not be longer than 300 words. Your written summary should touch upon the items listed below. When you submit your pitch, include links to past articles, your website, or your CV.

    • The idea — one or two sentences. What is this piece about, specifically?

    • The angle — why this story, told this way, right now?

    • The form — feature, review, essay, interview? Approximate length?

    • Your access or authority — who are you talking to? What do you bring to this story?

    • Why Edgar's — how does this fit our editorial identity?

    • Long-form features and profiles on work that merits more than a paragraph

    • Critical reviews that are constructive, specific, and grounded in engagement with the work

    • Essays that connect regional practice to broader conversations

    • Critical reviews and essays should amplify Midwest connections

    • Reported pieces that follow a question somewhere unexpected

    • Writing that assumes an intelligent, curious reader (8th-grade reader, e.g., The New York Times)

    • Academic articles or articles laden with unexplained “art speak” jargon

    • Artwork or photography

    • Rumors or unsubstantiated commentaries

    • Authors should not profit from subjects or companies covered in their pitches or published articles

  • Voice

    Edgar's publishes writing with a point of view. We don't want false neutrality or hedged opinions. If you have a take, make it. If you're writing a review, review it.

    Tone

    The tone of your essay or review should be informed, constructive for the creatives, and accessible for our readers.

  • We are asking contributors to secure permissions for images at this time. Details will be provided upon acceptance of your pitch.

Editorial Board

We're looking for people, based in the Midwest, with deep knowledge of arts & culture who can help shape coverage, review pitches, and uphold our editorial standards.

Editorial board members may not hold governance roles with organizations that Edgar's regularly covers, or profit directly from coverage.

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