Submissions

Studio welcomes article pitches from both emerging and established writers, academics, scholars, and journalists writing about contemporary Canadian craft and design and related stories. We are interested in original ideas, unique voices and perspectives, little-known histories, and anything that challenges the status quo of craft and design and the ideas around making.

Studio Magazine is a national publication committed to thoughtful, careful, and engaging writing about contemporary Canadian craft and design. We also have an ongoing commitment to supporting and mentoring writers.

Studio accepts pitches and submissions in English and French.

Call for submissions

Spring/Summer 2026
DEADLINE: August 1st, 2025
Theme: RESONANCE

For this issue of Studio, we're examining and questioning: how does craft relate to the world, and how is it used a tool for storytelling/worldmaking? How does craft build relationships between people, communities, generations? What are the connections between materials, and how can they be seen in new ways? What role does history/tradition play in modern craft, and how has craft transformed? How does Canadian craft impact the world, yet build a unique voice?


Topics of interest include:

  • Craft traditions and teaching legacies;

  • Transformative impacts (medium, material, message);

  • Cross-generational links and how knowledge shared and passed down;

  • How is craft used as a form of storytelling;

  • How does Canadian craft present itself of a world stage, and what makes it unique;

  • How does craft function as an act of translation;

  • How does craft shift, transform, and overcome boundaries.


WRITERS: Writers submit your pitch here.

PORTFOLIO: Makers submit your work here.

We review all pitches, and those that are accepted for publication will be contacted by email. Payment is upon publication.

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Articles (750 - 2,000 words):
Essays, reportage, and maker profiles that engage with contemporary craft—process, object, media, makers—or general interest issues that can be explored through Canadian craft.

Interviews (length varies):
Compelling conversations with makers, artists, artisans, designers, curators, collectors, researchers, arts administrators, historians, buyers, etc. who are actively engaged in contemporary Canadian craft and design.

Occasionally, we commission writers and photographers. If you would like to be considered, please send us an email with the following information:
- Bio (including how you identify)
- Where you are located (or travelling to)
- Your interest in Canadian craft and design
- Links to online work.

Pay rates for articles are $0.30 per word or higher.

Review Essays (750-1,000 words):
Thematic essays that directly reference craft shows, exhibitions, publications, archives, movements, etc., bringing one or more into timely conversation with each other.

Pay rate for online features is $150.

Editorial Submission Guidelines

  1. Read the Studio Magazine and website to familiarize yourself with our tone and style.

  2. Pitching a review essay? Consider an unconventional and unique approach to the subject, from interdisciplinary media to a new critical lens. 

  3. If you have not written for Studio before, please attach or link to one or two relevant excerpts of your writing. Include a short bio and contact information.

  4. Keep it short: limit the length of your pitch to under 250 words.

  5. We do not accept previously-written articles or simultaneous submissions.

Thank you—we look forward to reading your pitches,

- The Studio Magazine editorial team

Please be patient—we deal with a large amount of correspondence. Please feel free to follow up with us if you haven’t received a response to your pitch within three months.