Submissions Requirements

Key Concepts

• Image resolution is determined by the number of pixels within a given area.
• A pixel is the smallest unit of color which makes up an image.
• Each image is made up of many pixels which the eye translates into a continuous tone image.
• In order for an image to print clearly we require images to be 300 ppi (pixels per inch) at print size.
• Therefore, since the pages of our magazine are 6x9 inches, and if your image would fill the page, that would be 6x9 at 300 ppi (or 6x300 by 9x300 pixels - which works out to 1800 x 2700 pixels).
• Flat artwork is best scanned at the proper resolution. If your work is too large, a digital photograph is OK provided a tripod is used.
• If a tripod is unavailable, and your image is not sharp enough, your work may be rejected on that basis.

We will make every effort to consider all work submitted in the proper format. However, considerations in the curatorial process based upon maintining a thematic unity may supercede our desire to include everybody.

Any problems or qustions, contact us at swipemag@gmail.com

Third Issue (Citywide)

Due in spring 2012, the third issue will expand to include guards currently employed by any NYC museum.

Deadline for Submissions is: November 1st, 2011

We will likely be receiving a large volume of submissions so try to submit early!

Submission Guidelines for NYC Museum Guards:

• Send all submissions by to swipemag@gmail.com
• TIFF or JPEG, file format
• Color work, 300 ppi at print size (See "Key Concepts" on the right)
• B/W line work, 1200 ppi at print size
• Visual artists invited to submit more than flat work. Images of sculpture or installation, video stills, documentation of performance or conceptual pieces also wanted.
• Written submissions in MS Word or plain text, as an attachment
• Writers are invited to submit more than poetry or short stories. Excerpts of screenplays, novels, scripts, etc. also wanted. Limit written submissions to 5 pages.
• Send statement or bio, as an attachment, to be included in back of magazine. No more than one paragraph.
• Send up to 10 examples of work.
• Scan your museum ID and include with your submission.

Fourth Issue (National-USA)

Due out early in 2013, the fourth issue will expand to include guards currently employed by any USA museum.

Submission Guidelines for Museum Guards:

• Send all submissions to swipemag@gmail.com. Make sure you identify your city and the museum to which you are affiliated.
• TIFF or JPEG, file format
• Color work, 300 ppi at print size (See "Key Concepts" on the right)
• B/W line work, 1200 ppi at print size
• Visual artists invited to submit more than flat work. Images of sculpture or installation, video stills, documentation of performance or conceptual pieces also wanted.
• Written submissions in MS Word or plain text, as an attachment
• Writers are invited to submit more than poetry or short stories. Excerpts of screenplays, novels, scripts, etc. also wanted. Limit written submissions to 5 pages.
• Send statement or bio, as an attachment, to be included in back of magazine. No more than one paragraph.
• Send up to 10 examples of work.
• Scan your museum ID and include with your submission.

Fifth Issue (International)

Due out in 2014, the fifth issue will expand to include guards currently employed by any museum in the world.