Open Call: Inaugural Issue - Trans Artists of KS/KCMO - Petrichor Art & Literary - ArtsKCGo.com

Overview

The Drop is the new digital journal of nonprofit indie press Petrichor Art & Literary, officially accepting submissions for the inaugural October 2026 issue. The debut issue explicitly dedicates its cover to trans, nonbinary, and queer creators rooted in Kansas and the greater KCMO metro area. Visual art submissions will serve as a catalyst for local visibility, renaissance, and revolution.

Key dates

• Submission deadline for inaugural cover issue: August 21, 2026
• Inaugural October 2026 issue publication

Eligibility

Trans, nonbinary, and queer artists rooted in Kansas and the greater KCMO metro area.

Media & submission details

• One to three images of visual art per submission
• File formats: JPG, PNG, or similar
• Screen resolution: 300 dpi or less for initial submission (higher resolution may be requested if accepted)
• Hybrid/blends/mashups welcome; submit as "best fit" form and elaborate in cover letter
• Multiple forms may be submitted

Fee

No application fee.

What you receive

• Permanent placement in dedicated online inaugural showcase
• Best of the Net nomination
• High-resolution PDF tear sheets of featured work
• Artist spotlights and career cultivation support including interview spotlights, publication press kit, and active link to your website, shop, and/or social media

How to submit

Submit via Duotrope using complete formatting guidelines available on Petrichor Art & Literary's website or directly through Duotrope.

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