Work With Us

Professional collaboration pathways and participation opportunities.

Professional collaboration is welcome across editorial, criticism, reporting, research, and cultural analysis. In addition, project-based partnerships may be considered for artists, institutions, brands, universities, schools, advisors, and professional services where objectives, roles, rights, and disclosures are clearly defined.

All collaboration pathways are governed by non-negotiable standards: verifiable facts, rights clarity for every asset, mandatory credits for all media, and a strict separation between independent editorial work and paid formats.

Primary route: Email: work-with-us@thearttimes.com

If routing is unclear: Email: support@thearttimes.com

Editorial contributors and journalists

Collaboration is open to staff journalists and freelance journalists in art and culture, as well as researchers and specialist writers with proven expertise. Submissions should demonstrate structured thinking, careful verification, and a controlled editorial voice. News, reportage, interviews, profiles, criticism, and analytical essays are reviewed based on relevance, quality, timing, and legal clarity.

For pitches, include a short professional profile, 1–2 topic proposals, an estimated word count, and 2–4 samples. Where a story depends on quotes or documents, provide clear sourcing and permission status.

Critics and cultural commentary

Criticism and commentary are welcome when arguments are disciplined, grounded in verifiable observation, and free of defamation or confidential claims. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Paid relationships that relate to a topic require transparency and may affect acceptance, labeling, or rejection.

Artists, authors, and creative professionals

Artists and authors may be considered for features and structured presentation formats when work details, credits, and permissions are clear. Materials must include a professional biography, concise positioning statement, and high-quality visuals with complete credits. Where individuals appear in images or video, releases may be required depending on context and jurisdiction.

Institutions, schools, and universities

Museums, foundations, art schools, universities, archives, and research programs may engage through collaboration formats when public relevance is clear and disclosures are transparent. Potential pathways include context features, educational programs, research highlights, calls for entries, and cultural briefings where appropriate.

Brands, sponsorships, and commercial partnerships

Brand partnerships are evaluated under brand safety, audience relevance, and disclosure standards. Commercial objectives do not override editorial independence. When a project is paid, it is treated as a commercial format with clear labeling and defined boundaries. Sponsorship models may include category sponsorship, series sponsorship, and long-term presence packages.

Advisors, legal, and professional services

Art advisors, legal professionals, and specialized service providers may contribute general informational texts or participate in clearly labeled expert formats. Such content is not individualized advice. Claims must be verifiable, non-misleading, and transparent about any commercial interest.

Careers

Career opportunities may include editorial operations, research, production coordination, and project-based roles. All roles require reliability, documentation discipline, and clear communication. Employment or contractor status is determined exclusively by written agreement.

Career inquiries should include role interest, availability, location/time zone, and a concise portfolio or relevant work proof. Sensitive personal data should not be sent by email.

Standard workflow

  1. Inquiry with profile, proposal, and samples or assets
  2. Review for relevance, quality, rights, timing, and sensitivity
  3. Alignment on format, scope, schedule, rights, and disclosures
  4. Production according to agreed deliverables
  5. Verification of sources, rights, and mandatory credits
  6. Publication and documented archiving; corrections where required

FAQ

How does an inquiry for “Work With Us” function at Art Times?
An inquiry is most effective when it includes a concise professional profile, a clearly articulated proposal, and relevant work samples. Relevance, quality, timing, and legal clarity are reviewed, and additional documentation may be requested where rights or sources are not fully established.
Does Art Times guarantee publication, collaboration, or compensation?
No. There is no guarantee of publication, collaboration, or remuneration. Submissions constitute a non-binding request, and decisions are made according to professional, legal, and organizational criteria.
What rights does Art Times require for images, video, and audio?
Unambiguous usage rights are required for all media. Credits, third-party permissions, and, where applicable, releases for identifiable individuals are mandatory. Material with unresolved rights is not published, regardless of prior online availability.
What editorial standards apply to contributors at Art Times?
Journalistic diligence, verifiable facts, transparent sourcing, and a clear separation between opinion and information. Editing, fact-checking, and corrections may be applied to preserve editorial integrity.
How does Art Times address conflicts of interest and paid relationships?
Full transparency is required. Contributors and partners must disclose relevant financial or professional relationships. Based on disclosure, labeling, editorial separation, or rejection may be applied to safeguard credibility.
Are legal, financial, or market-related texts at Art Times binding advice?
No. Published content serves general informational and educational purposes only and does not replace individualized legal, tax, or financial counsel. For specific decisions, consultation with qualified professionals is essential.