The Art Newsletter exists because there wasn't a real home for contemporary Christian arts, one publication that takes art, design, music, architecture, and culture as seriously as it takes faith. We're looking for writing that's honest rather than safe, and specific rather than performative. If you have a story that needs to be told, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Are Looking For
We publish across a few categories. Before pitching, identify where your story fits:
- Interviews: Conversations with contemporary Christian artists, musicians, architects, and other creatives, about their work, their process, and how faith actually shows up in it.
- Essays & Reflections: Personal, theologically grounded writing that connects art, culture, and belief. We want a real point of view, not a devotional that could run anywhere.
- Features: Deep dives into architecture, design, art history, or cultural movements, seen through a Christian lens that most coverage misses entirely.
- Reviews: Critical takes on exhibitions, film, music, or books. We want voice and a genuine perspective, not a survey of what's already been said elsewhere.
- Discoveries: Under-the-radar artists, musicians, or work that isn't getting the attention it deserves, especially outside the handful of names that always show up on every “Christian art” list.
How to Craft Your Pitch
Be concise and show us you understand the story. Please include:
- A Working Title: Give us a sense of the hook.
- The Core Argument: In 2-3 sentences, tell us exactly what you're trying to say and how you'll support it. We're looking for a clear point of view, not a topic.
- The “Why Now”: Why does this story matter today, and why does it need to run here specifically?
- Formatting & Logistics: Estimated word count, and whether you have access to high-quality images.
- Your Bio: A sentence on who you are, and links to 2-3 writing samples. Tell us why you're the right person to write this.
Tips
- Keep it short. Get to the idea quickly, and let us hear your actual voice, not a pitch-template voice.
- Include the relevant details, dates, venues, links, if the piece is tied to something specific.
- Read our recent coverage first. If we've already run something close to your idea, or another outlet has already covered it the way you're proposing, tell us how yours is different.
- The best pitches should be hard to imagine running anywhere else.
What to Avoid
- Safe Christian content. We're not interested in art or writing whose only job is to be uplifting. Doubt, grief, and honest struggle belong here as much as praise does, if that's actually what the work is about.
- Jargon. We value depth, but we don't want artspeak. Write for a curious reader, not a room of critics.
- Conflict of interest. We don't accept pitches about your own work, a close friend's work, or anyone you have a personal or professional relationship with, unless you tell us upfront. If you're working with a gallery, PR agency, or anyone covering your expenses, say so. We'll find out either way.
- Simultaneous submissions. Give us at least a week to respond before pitching the same idea elsewhere.
- Pre-written articles. If it wasn't written with us in mind, it's probably not going to work here.
Ready to Send?
Email your pitch to info@theartnewsletter.com
Subject line: PITCH: [Category] – [Subject Matter]
We read every pitch, but given the volume, we can't respond to all of them. If you haven't heard from us in 10 business days, feel free to take your idea elsewhere.