Who is the Artist Publishing Project For?

The Artist Publishing Cohort is created to support:

1. Visual artists, choreographers and performing artists, and other interdisciplinary artists whose primary training and professional profile is outside of the field of creative writing

2. Artists preparing a publishing project featuring their own creative work, such as a novel, memoir, monograph, or book of poems

3. Artists looking for regular practical and creative support on their publishing project

4. Artists looking to build their work in community with other artists and writers

5. Artists preparing work for digital publication, self-publication, or traditional publication

6. The Artist Publishing Cohort is designed for artists with projects in progress.

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We love all writers, but the program is not suited for:

1. Academically-trained writers preparing academic manuscripts in any field

2. Playwrights and other trained writers preparing projects for performance rather than publication

3. Published authors with access to extensive writing networks

4. Artists preparing print editions that won’t require an editorial process

5. Artists preparing projects that will be distributed in editions less than 50

Current and past aLP writers are eligible for this opportunity, along with those who are new to our community.

Not eligible?

Artists curious about publishing who do not have a specific project in mind are invited to join our Artist Publishing Practicum in Spring 2025 to learn more about pathways to publication for artists and nontraditional writers.

The creative community at Louis Place welcomes artists and writers who share our values, even if they are not eligible for the Artist Publishing Cohort. We review registrations in September, January, and May.