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Open Call for Submissions

An International Platform for Fine Art, Curatorial Research, and Institutional Collaboration

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Platform: Alpha & Alpha – Contemporary Art Platform | Gallery, Magazine & Research

Publications: Alpha & Art Modern | AlphaArt Review | A&A Contemporary Art Gallery

Overview & Editorial Philosophy

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Alpha & Alpha invites museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, foundations, and research institutions to submit editorial materials, curatorial texts, exhibition documentation, and institutional research for upcoming features, thematic issues, and curatorial selections.

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Our platform serves as an international nexus between contemporary artistic practice, curatorial research, institutional discourse, and interdisciplinary inquiry. We welcome submissions that present significant exhibitions, curatorial programs, archival projects, research initiatives, and institutional perspectives that expand cultural understanding and contribute to the global dialogue on art, theory, and innovation.

Overview & Editorial Philosophy

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Alpha & Alpha invites museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, foundations, and research institutions to submit editorial materials, curatorial texts, exhibition documentation, and institutional research for upcoming features, thematic issues, and curatorial selections.

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Our platform serves as an international nexus between contemporary artistic practice, curatorial research, institutional discourse, and interdisciplinary inquiry. We welcome submissions that present significant exhibitions, curatorial programs, archival projects, research initiatives, and institutional perspectives that expand cultural understanding and contribute to the global dialogue on art, theory, and innovation.

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We offer two distinct institutional submission pathways:

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Institutional Editorial Features — For museums, galleries, foundations, archives, and cultural organisations presenting exhibitions, curatorial programs, research initiatives, or institutional perspectives.

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Curatorial & Research Documentation — For curators, researchers, and institutional teams submitting analytical texts, exhibition documentation, archival studies, and interdisciplinary research connected to contemporary art and cultural innovation.

Submission Tracks

Track 1: Visual Arts & Mixed Media

Institutional Editorial Features

For museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, foundations, and research institutions submitting editorial texts, curatorial statements, exhibition presentations, institutional perspectives, or cultural analyses intended for publication in AlphaArt Review.

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Curatorial & Research Documentation

For curators, institutional researchers, and cultural teams submitting exhibition documentation, curatorial program outlines, archival studies, interdisciplinary research, or analytical texts connected to contemporary art, cultural innovation, and institutional practice.

Track 2: Curatorial & Research Documentation

Submissions from museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, foundations, and research institutions presenting:

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  • exhibition documentation

  • curatorial program outlines

  • archival studies

  • institutional research

  • interdisciplinary analyses

  • cultural investigations connected to contemporary art, theory, and innovation

 

This track is dedicated to institutional teams, curators, researchers, and cultural professionals contributing to the broader academic and curatorial discourse.

Curatorial Tiers & Evaluation Fees

To maintain institutional independence, rigorous peer‑review standards, and permanent archival indexing, Alpha & Alpha applies a modest Curatorial Evaluation Fee for each institutional submission. All selected entries receive full editorial placement without additional or hidden charges.

Tier 1 — Institutional Editorial Feature — £75

For museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, and foundations seeking a concise, professional editorial presentation.

 

Includes:

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  • Standard curatorial evaluation

  • Publication of one institutional text (curatorial statement, exhibition overview, program introduction, or institutional announcement)

  • Editorial article: 400–600 words

  • 1 institutional image (exhibition view, archival material, curatorial document, or institutional visual)

  • Indexing in the Alpha & Alpha Research Directory

  • Permanent digital archiving for the full duration of AlphaArt Review

Tier 2 — Curatorial Program & Exhibition Documentation — £150

For museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, and foundations seeking an expanded editorial presentation with curatorial context and extended institutional visibility.

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Includes:

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  • Accelerated curatorial evaluation (10 business days)

  • Extended editorial article: 900–1,200 words

  • 3–5 institutional images (exhibition views, archival materials, curatorial documents, installation shots)

  • Included sections:​​

    • Institutional Context

    • Editorial Commentary

  • Curatorial Statement

  • Exhibition Overview

  • Feature mention in Alpha & Art Modern (digital section)

  • Permanent digital archiving for the full duration of AlphaArt Review’s existence

  • Indexing in the Alpha & Alpha Research Directory

Tier 3 — Institutional Research & Interdisciplinary Studies — £300

For museums, galleries, cultural organisations, archives, foundations, and research institutions submitting complex studies, interdisciplinary investigations, analytical texts, or extensive curatorial and institutional research.

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Includes:

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  • Priority curatorial evaluation

  • In‑depth research feature: 1,500–2,500 words

  • 6–10 institutional images (research diagrams, archival materials, exhibition documentation, curatorial documents, installation views)

  • Included sections:

    • Institutional Research Overview

    • Curatorial & Analytical Framework

    • Interdisciplinary Study / Cultural Investigation

    • Extended Editorial Commentary

    • Optional Institutional Interview (Q&A)

  • Priority mention in Alpha & Art Modern (digital section)

  • Permanent digital archiving for the full duration of AlphaArt Review’s existence

  • Priority indexing in the Alpha & Alpha Research Directory

  • Priority consideration for curatorial collaboration with A&A Contemporary Art Gallery

Editorial Note

All selected institutional submissions are published according to AlphaArt Review’s editorial standards and preserved in the digital archive for the full duration of the publication’s existence. Each accepted entry receives complete editorial integration, permanent indexing, and long‑term visibility within the Alpha & Alpha Research Directory.

Submission Guidelines

1. Digital Image Requirements

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Format: High‑resolution JPEG or PNG files.

Quality: Minimum 300 DPI (at least 2,500 pixels along the longest edge).

Colour Profile: sRGB or CMYK accepted.

Content Types:

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  • Exhibition views

  • Installation shots

  • Archival materials

  • Curatorial documents

  • Research diagrams

  • Institutional photography

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Naming Convention: Institution_Name_Project_Title_Year.jpg (e.g., TateModern_Archives_ConcreteMemory_2024.jpg)

2. Text & Documentation Requirements

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Institutional Profile (100–150 words)

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A concise description of the institution, including mission, curatorial direction, or research focus. (e.g., museum, gallery, archive, foundation, research institute)

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Curatorial Statement or Research Abstract (150–300 words)

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A clear outline of the conceptual, curatorial, analytical, or interdisciplinary framework of the submitted project, exhibition, archival study, or research initiative.

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Institutional Metadata

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Provide the following details relevant to the submission type:

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  • Project / Exhibition Title

  • Year(s) of development or presentation

  • Curatorial team or department

  • Institutional division (e.g., Collections, Archives, Research, Exhibitions)

  • Location (city, country)

  • Exhibition dates or research period

  • Archival source (if applicable)

 

Supporting Documents

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PDF format for extended materials such as:

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  • curatorial essays

  • exhibition catalogues

  • archival reports

  • research manuscripts

  • interdisciplinary studies

  • institutional documentation

3. Copyright & Intellectual Property

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Institutional Rights Retention

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Submitting institutions retain full copyright and ownership over all texts, images, research materials, archival documents, and curatorial content provided to Alpha & Alpha.

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Non‑Exclusive Editorial License

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By submitting, the institution grants Alpha & Alpha Global Holdings Ltd. a non‑exclusive, revocable license to reproduce selected materials strictly for:

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  • editorial publication

  • curatorial analysis

  • educational use

  • promotional visibility related to the submission

 

This license applies only to Alpha & Alpha’s print, digital, and online platforms.

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No Commercial Claims

 

Alpha & Alpha does not claim commercial rights, reproduction rights, or sales commissions on institutional materials. All external inquiries regarding exhibitions, research, archival materials, or institutional projects are directed back to the institution or its authorized representatives.

Online Submission Portal

Our institutional submission portal and integrated payment system will be activated shortly. Until the online form becomes available, institutions are kindly asked to submit their materials via email following the guidelines below.

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Until the online form becomes available, please send all institutional submissions to: contact@alphaalpha-art.co.uk

How to Submit & Editorial Review Process

All institutional submissions undergo a multi‑stage editorial and curatorial evaluation:

 

  1. Initial Verification
    Materials are checked for completeness, formatting, and compliance with institutional guidelines.

  2. Curatorial Assessment
    A&A’s curatorial team reviews the conceptual, analytical, or research framework of the submission.

  3. Editorial Integration
    Selected submissions are edited, formatted, and prepared for publication in AlphaArt Review.

  4. Archival Indexing
    Accepted entries are permanently archived and indexed in the Alpha & Alpha Research Directory.

  5. Publication Notification 

Institutions receive an official confirmation once the editorial feature is scheduled for release.

Editorial Desk: AlphaArt Review

1. Submission Materials:

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High‑resolution institutional images or PDF documentation may be attached directly to the email, or provided via a secure download link (WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox) for larger files.

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Please include the following materials in the body of the email:

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  • Institutional Profile (100–150 words) A concise description of the institution, department, or curatorial/research division.

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  • Curatorial Statement or Research Abstract (150–300 words)

Outlining the conceptual, curatorial, analytical, or interdisciplinary framework of the submitted project, exhibition, archival study, or research initiative.

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  • Institutional Metadata

    • Project / Exhibition Title

    • Year(s) of development or presentation

    • Curatorial team or department

    • Institutional division (Collections, Archives, Research, Exhibitions)

    • Location (city, country)

    • Exhibition dates or research period

    • Archival source (if applicable)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Editorial Note — Submission Tier Declaration

To ensure accurate processing and timely preparation of your editorial feature, please clearly indicate your selected Tier (1, 2, or 3) in the email subject line. This allows our editorial team to assign the correct evaluation pathway and prepare the appropriate payment link once your draft is approved.

2. Editorial Preview, Approval & Payment Workflow:

Drafting & Proofing (3–6 Business Days)

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Upon receiving your institutional materials, our editorial board will review the submission and prepare the draft editorial feature within 3 to 6 business days.

 

This includes curatorial integration, formatting, and preliminary archival indexing.

 

Institutional Review & Approval

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Your institution will receive a private digital preview proof to verify all details, including:

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  • institutional names

  • project / exhibition titles

  • curatorial statements

  • research abstracts

  • dates, departments, and metadata

  • image captions and credits​​​

Institutions may request minor factual corrections before providing final approval.

 

Payment Link & Publishing

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After approval of the draft, our team will issue a direct, secure payment link for the selected institutional curatorial fee: £75 / £150 / £300

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Once payment is completed, the editorial feature is scheduled for publication in AlphaArt Review.

 

Payment Deadline

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Payment must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the payment link. If payment is not completed within this timeframe, the editorial feature will be withdrawn from publication until the process is resumed.

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Alternative Payment Option — Bank Transfer (IBAN)

For institutions that prefer traditional banking methods, payment may also be completed via direct bank transfer.

 

Account Holder: Alpha & Alpha Global Holdings Ltd.

Bank: Tide (The Currency Cloud Limited)

Bank Address: 1 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6TT, United Kingdom

IBAN: GB06 TCCL 0414 3408 4175 36

BIC / SWIFT: TCCLGB3L

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