The Brussels Review Gold Star Program Gold Star

The Brussels Review invites artists to submit their works for our upcoming Visual Arts showcase. This call is open to a wide array of artistic expressions within the visual arts, including traditional and innovative approaches to painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

What We Are Looking For:

• Expansive Painting Approaches: We seek submissions of all forms of painting, including but not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, and murals. Your submissions should demonstrate innovation, technical skill, and a compelling aesthetic vision.

• Sculptures: We are interested in photographs that capture the form, texture, and conceptual depth of sculptures. Whether your sculptures are crafted from traditional materials like bronze and stone or found objects and new media, we want to see how you shape space and material into art.

• Mixed Media and More: If your art blends mediums, techniques, or concepts, such as installations or digital mixed media, we want to feature it. Show us how you merge various elements to create unique, thought-provoking pieces.

Submission Requirements:

• Focused Artistry: We are looking for works that transcend simple visual documentation. Each photograph should showcase the artwork in a way that highlights its artistic integrity and contextual significance.

• Biographical Bio: Include a brief biography that provides insights into your artistic journey, influences, and the main themes you explore. This biography should help contextualize your work within the broader art landscape.

• Portfolio: Please submit a selection of high-quality photographs that capture the essence and range of your artworks. These images should be professionally shot to accurately reflect the detail and craftsmanship of each piece.

• Social Media: Provide links to your professional social media accounts or websites where your art is displayed. This will help us understand your engagement with the art community and your professional presence.

Artists at all stages of their career are encouraged to submit their work. This showcase is an excellent platform for your creations to be seen and appreciated by an audience that values creativity and innovation in the visual arts.

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We welcome thoughtful, well-crafted reviews of recent or overlooked works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. A strong review should do more than summarize, it should place the book in context, engage critically with its themes and style, and give readers a reason to care about the work.

Length: 800–1,500 words
Media: Links to the book page on Goodreads, Amazon, or the publishing house.
Focus: we particularly value reviews that highlight translated works, emerging voices, or books that deserve wider recognition.

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Submission Guidelines
Length

1 to 3 pieces of no more than 7000 words each.

Originality
Submissions must be unpublished elsewhere. We seek fresh, original stories not previously featured in any publication, including personal blogs, websites, or other platforms.

Format
Please submit all fiction pieces in a single document, with each story clearly titled and formatted for readability. Include on the top of the document your contact details and short bio. Accepted formats: doc, docx, txt or rtf.

Simultaneous Submissions
These are welcome, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Response Schedule (effective 1 September 2025)
To provide clarity and consistency, we send decisions out in the first week of each quarter for the upcoming publications:

• 1–7 March
• 1–7 June
• 1–7 September
• 1–7 December

We look forward to discovering your stories and sharing them with our readers.

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Submission Guidelines
Length

1 to 3 pieces of no more than 7000 words each.

Originality
Submissions must be unpublished elsewhere. We seek fresh, original pieces not previously featured in any publication, including personal blogs, websites, or other platforms.

Format
Please submit each piece clearly titled and formatted for readability. Include on the top of the document your contact details and short bio. Accepted formats: doc, docx, txt or rtf.

Simultaneous Submissions
These are welcome, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Response Schedule (effective 1 September 2025)
To provide clarity and consistency, we send decisions in bulk during the first week of each quarter. Upcoming windows:

• 1–7 March
• 1–7 June
• 1–7 September
• 1–7 December

We look forward to sharing your writing with our audience.

Submit

We are seeking submissions that elevate the photographic medium into a realm of artistic expression, exploring a wide range of themes and subjects.

What We Are Looking For:

• Artistic Photography: Captivating images that demonstrate a clear artistic vision and originality. Any theme that speaks to the creativity and technical skill of the photographer is welcome.

• Specialized Nature Photography: We are only interested in nature photography if it features something truly rare or exceptional. Astonish us with the unusual and the breathtaking.

• Artistic Nudes: We seek tasteful and artistically rendered nude photography that explores the beauty and form of the human body in respectful, innovative ways.

• People and Portraits: Show us humanity in its myriad forms—from the everyday to the extraordinary. We want portraits that tell stories, reveal emotions, and capture unique aspects of individuality.

• City Streets: We are looking for dynamic photographs that capture the essence of urban life. From quiet early morning streets to the bustling nightlife, show us the soul of the city.

• Countryside Life: Images that encapsulate life outside the urban landscape. From pastoral scenes to the rugged routines of rural living, your photographs should transport viewers to different realms of existence.

Submission Requirements:

• No General Photography: Please ensure your submissions go beyond the everyday and ordinary. We are looking for work that stands out for its artistic merit and unique perspective.

• Biographical Bio: Include a brief biography detailing your background in photography, your artistic influences, and the themes you typically explore in your work.

• Portfolio: Submit a curated selection of your best works that represent your style and scope as an artist.

• Social Media: Provide links to your professional social media accounts or any online platform where your work is featured. This helps us understand your engagement with your audience and your presence in the digital art community.

We invite both established and emerging photographers to share their work with us. This is an opportunity to have your photographs featured in a publication that cherishes the depth and diversity of visual storytelling. Submit your best shots and join us in a celebration of the world through lenses.

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Submission Guidelines
Length
Submit 3 to 7 poems in a single document. Individual poems should not exceed 100 lines each. Longer sequences may be considered if the work holds together as a single piece, but the overall submission should remain under 300 lines.

Originality
Submissions must be unpublished elsewhere. We seek fresh, original poetry not previously featured in any publication, including personal blogs, websites, or other platforms.

Format
Please submit all poems in a single document, with each poem clearly titled and formatted for readability. Include your contact details and a short bio at the top of the document. Accepted formats: doc, docx, txt or rtf.

Simultaneous Submissions
These are welcome, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Response Schedule (effective 1 September 2025)
To provide clarity and consistency, we send decisions in bulk during the first week of each quarter. Upcoming windows:

• 1–7 March
• 1–7 June
• 1–7 September
• 1–7 December

We look forward to discovering your poems and potentially sharing them with our audience.

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