ARCADE’s mission is to host an inclusive and insightful dialogue on the designed environment. We do this through our print and digital publications, and our community programming. ARCADE’s vision is to expand the idea that design at every scale of human endeavor impacts our quality of life.
42.1 Materiality: Open Call
ARCADE’s print journal was founded in 1981 in Seattle, Washington and is a cornerstone of dialogue on architecture, design, and the built environment. Our print journal directly fulfills the mission and values of ARCADE as a 501c3 non-profit and is locally distributed across the Seattle area. For past issue references, you can find ARCADE’s print journal archive on our website here.
Open Call:
Issue 42.1 Materiality
Inquiries Due March 3rd
We are soliciting critical discourse and concept-driven research in the form of academic writing for our upcoming print journal with the concept of Materiality. We generally publish essays between 1,800 - 3,000 words are pleased to be able to offer a stipend of $150.00 to our contributors. Please submit your pitch via the form below.
Concept:
In Issue 42.1: Materiality we will explore touch, grounding, and the body in architecture, design, and urban spaces, tactile engagement with the natural world, and texture, composition, and craft as a record of time and tangibility. More specifically, we are looking for critical dialogue, book reviews and narrative/prose works with themes relating to the built environment, climate change, materials and sustainability, in addition to more ephemeral works relating to the arts, textiles, and sculpture. Materiality, relating to the physical properties and characteristics of a substance, can be extended to issues of Materialism and the morality of material choice. One historically applicable example could be the 2017 Grenfell tower fire.
Design:
ARCADE commissions guest designers to highlight the array of talent within our community. For the upcoming print journal Materiality, we’ve followed suit and selected a guest artist to design the issue based on its theme.
Distribution:
ARCADE is distributed across the Seattle area and is published online as a free, downloadable PDF. ARCADE members receive every issue of our print journal in the mail as a membership benefit.
After Submitting:
If your submission was accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from the Editorial team by March 10th.
If your submission was not accepted, we cannot guarantee you will be notified individually. If you do not hear from us, you are welcome to email us directly to solicit feedback on your pitch.
email co-editors camilla@arcadenw.org and john@arcadenw.org with any questions or concerns.
Open Call:
Issue 42.1 Materiality
Inquiries Due March 3rd
We are soliciting critical discourse and concept-driven research in the form of academic writing for our upcoming print journal with the concept of Materiality. We generally publish essays between 1,800 - 3,000 words are pleased to be able to offer a stipend of $150.00 to our contributors. Please submit your pitch via the form below.
Concept:
In Issue 42.1: Materiality we will explore touch, grounding, and the body in architecture, design, and urban spaces, tactile engagement with the natural world, and texture, composition, and craft as a record of time and tangibility. More specifically, we are looking for critical dialogue, book reviews and narrative/prose works with themes relating to the built environment, climate change, materials and sustainability, in addition to more ephemeral works relating to the arts, textiles, and sculpture. Materiality, relating to the physical properties and characteristics of a substance, can be extended to issues of Materialism and the morality of material choice. One historically applicable example could be the 2017 Grenfell tower fire.
Design:
ARCADE commissions guest designers to highlight the array of talent within our community. For the upcoming print journal Materiality, we’ve followed suit and selected a guest artist to design the issue based on its theme.
Distribution:
ARCADE is distributed across the Seattle area and is published online as a free, downloadable PDF. ARCADE members receive every issue of our print journal in the mail as a membership benefit.
After Submitting:
If your submission was accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from the Editorial team by March 10th.
If your submission was not accepted, we cannot guarantee you will be notified individually. If you do not hear from us, you are welcome to email us directly to solicit feedback on your pitch.
email co-editors camilla@arcadenw.org and john@arcadenw.org with any questions or concerns.
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ARC. Digital Feed
Coming Soon!
ARC. is our digital feed covering art and design-related events, exhibitions and projects in the PNW and beyond. We publish timely articles on a rolling basis so that we can best promote current projects and better serve the communities that have historically shaped ARCADE: architects, designers and proponents of the built environment.
Submissions:
We are looking for critical discourse on art, architecture and design in the PNW and beyond in the form of profiles, news articles, feature stories, opinion pieces, book reviews, Q&A’s and photo essays. ARC is not accepting written essays at this time.
Check back with us end of February 2025. In the meantime, you can keep up to date by subscribing to our newsletter or following us @arcade_nw
ARC. is our digital feed covering art and design-related events, exhibitions and projects in the PNW and beyond. We publish timely articles on a rolling basis so that we can best promote current projects and better serve the communities that have historically shaped ARCADE: architects, designers and proponents of the built environment.
Submissions:
We are looking for critical discourse on art, architecture and design in the PNW and beyond in the form of profiles, news articles, feature stories, opinion pieces, book reviews, Q&A’s and photo essays. ARC is not accepting written essays at this time.
Check back with us end of February 2025. In the meantime, you can keep up to date by subscribing to our newsletter or following us @arcade_nw
Tangible: Print Periodical
Coming soon!
Stay tuned and stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter, becoming a member, or following us on instagram @arcade_nw
Stay tuned and stay in touch by signing up for our newsletter, becoming a member, or following us on instagram @arcade_nw
ARCADE now accepts submissions across three distinct publications, ARC., Tangible, and our bi-annual print journal, which hinges on a different concept for each publication.
While each of ARCADE’s publications have their own unique voice, all encompass our editorial standards and guidelines and focus on critical discourse around design, architecture, and the built environment.
While each of ARCADE’s publications have their own unique voice, all encompass our editorial standards and guidelines and focus on critical discourse around design, architecture, and the built environment.
SUBMISSION DETAILS AND OTHER INQUIRIES:
Please be aware of which publication you are submitting to and follow the appropriate additional guidelines related to your specific submission. If you are interested in submitting or pitching an idea that does not relate to our current open calls, you can email the appropriate editorial member below. Any other questions or general inquiries email us at info@arcadenw.org and we will filter you to the correct team member
If your submission was accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from the Editorial team following the submission deadline. If your submission was not accepted, we cannot guarantee you will be notified individually. If you do not hear from us, you are welcome to email us directly to solicit feedback on your pitch.
Books, monographs or unique projects:
Leah St. Lawrence, Editorial Director leah@arcadenw.org
Print journal guest editor or guest designer inquiry:
Camilla Szabo, Managing Editor camilla@arcadenw.org
Press release, events, collaborations, or digital media:
Claire Needs, Digital Editor/Press & Communications claire@arcadenw.org
Please be aware of which publication you are submitting to and follow the appropriate additional guidelines related to your specific submission. If you are interested in submitting or pitching an idea that does not relate to our current open calls, you can email the appropriate editorial member below. Any other questions or general inquiries email us at info@arcadenw.org and we will filter you to the correct team member
If your submission was accepted, you will receive a confirmation letter from the Editorial team following the submission deadline. If your submission was not accepted, we cannot guarantee you will be notified individually. If you do not hear from us, you are welcome to email us directly to solicit feedback on your pitch.
Books, monographs or unique projects:
Leah St. Lawrence, Editorial Director leah@arcadenw.org
Print journal guest editor or guest designer inquiry:
Camilla Szabo, Managing Editor camilla@arcadenw.org
Press release, events, collaborations, or digital media:
Claire Needs, Digital Editor/Press & Communications claire@arcadenw.org
About ARCADE NW Publishing
ARCADE NW Publishing was founded in 1981 by graduates of the University of Washington's College of Built Environment. Since its foudning, our organization has been a registered 501c3 non-profit centering community publishing and critical discousre. We center students, professionals, and art and design enthusiasts thinking critically about the built environment, issues of design, and all creative endeavors. ARCADE is based in Seattle, WA and run by a small but mighty team of three editors. There are multiple ways to further engage with us including but not limited to our Architecture and Design Community Advisory Committee. For more information please visit our "opportunities" page.
Stay up to date on all open calls and other opportunities by signing up for our newsletter, becoming a member, or following us on instagram @arcade_nw
Stay up to date on all open calls and other opportunities by signing up for our newsletter, becoming a member, or following us on instagram @arcade_nw