Call for submissions: Curatorial Ethics Network ( Journal Issue 1. Collective Action + Advocacy

The Curatorial Ethics Network (CEN) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the inaugural issue of the CEN Journal, an interdisciplinary online publication dedicated to ethics, accountability, and inclusivity within contemporary curatorial practice and the visual arts sector.

Issue 1: Collective Action + Advocacy explores how collaborative approaches, collective practices, and forms of advocacy operate within contemporary curatorial practice and contemporary art. We welcome contributions from researchers, curators, artists, educators, and practitioners working across the global contemporary art ecosystem. Submissions may be theoretical, critical, reflective, conversational, or practice-led. We especially encourage contributions that bridge academic research and professional practice.

Abstract / Pitch Submission Guidelines

Please submit the following materials:

Article title
300-word abstract
Five keywords
Short biography
Current CV

Deadline for abstracts/pitch summaries: 15 June 2026

Please send submissions to:
[email protected]
Subject line: CEN Journal Issue 1. Call for Papers

Authors of accepted articles will receive complimentary access to CEN Journal Issue 1. Outcomes of submissions will be communicated via email by July 2026.

Full Submission Guidelines

Final article length: 3,000–6,000 words
Final submission deadline: 9 November 2026
Optional extension deadline: 16 November 2026

Referencing style: Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition), Notes and Bibliography system.

The Curatorial Ethics Network is committed to accessible and inclusive publishing practices. Contributors who may benefit from writing or access support during the submission process are encouraged to contact the editorial team.

We warmly invite you to share this call with colleagues, networks, and communities who may be interested.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!