Still Point Arts Quarterly A project of Shanti Arts LLC (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Still Point Arts Quarterly is a beautifully-designed publication of words and images focused on art, nature, and spirit. Each issue includes portfolios of contemporary artists as well as articles, essays, fiction, and poetry. Featured artists have included painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists from around the world; featured writers have included novelists, frequent contributors to literary journals, nominees for the Pushcart Prize, and chapbook poets. The Quarterly has been praised for its rich and valuable content, magnificent reproduction of artwork, and splendid layout and design. Intended for artists, nature lovers, seekers, and enthusiasts of all types. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Still Point Arts Quarterly's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableStill Point Arts Quarterly's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveStill Point Arts Quarterly's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment. Religion/Spirituality. Other: May vary.Themes:Meeting the Insurmountable (02 Oct 2026 03:59 UTC)1Inspired by Art: Cassatt & Benson (02 Jan 2027 04:59 UTC)1Fabric and Fashion: Narratives (02 Apr 2027 03:59 UTC)1Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment. Religion/Spirituality. Visual Arts: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism. Other: May vary.Themes:Meeting the Insurmountable (02 Oct 2026 03:59 UTC)1Inspired by Art: Cassatt & Benson (02 Jan 2027 04:59 UTC)Fabric and Fashion: Narratives (02 Apr 2027 03:59 UTC)2Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment. Religion/Spirituality. Other: May vary.Themes:Meeting the Insurmountable (02 Oct 2026 03:59 UTC)5Inspired by Art: Cassatt & Benson (02 Jan 2027 04:59 UTC)5Fabric and Fashion: Narratives (02 Apr 2027 03:59 UTC)6Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 30 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Crafts/Decorative arts. Mixed media. Painting. Photography. Sculpture. Installation art.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment. Religion/Spirituality. Other: May vary.Themes:Meeting the Insurmountable (02 Oct 2026 03:59 UTC)Fabric and Fashion: Narratives (02 Apr 2027 03:59 UTC)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @shantiarts Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Still Point Arts Quarterly Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 402 reports from 329 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 73.2 mean avg | 58.0 median | 344 max days (202.0 std dev) Responses 94.78 % Acceptances: 13.93 % of submissions accepted (40.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.81 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 80.85 % (80.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.9 % personal, 98.8 % form, 0.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.22 % (27.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 66 responses are pending (0 min | 66.7 mean avg | 48.0 median | 272 max days waiting | 214.1 std dev) from 66 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 18:28 UTC (4 hours, 12 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. 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