Terms and Conditions

• The call for submissions for the first issue of the international online magazine “Artistam” has been released.

A- The theme of the Summer 2024 issue of Artistem magazine

• The theme of this issue is “Tree”.

In mythology, trees represent timeless mysteries and the eternal connection between the natural world and humankind. From Eastern myths and the story of the “Assyrian Tree” to its major role in both earthly and eternal life in Abrahamic religions, the tree has long held a special place in a wide range of beliefs and cultures. The value of trees has not diminished throughout time. In terms of the environment, trees and forests are the Earth’s lifeblood, giving us pure air to breathe and sustaining life. The beauty and striking visual impact of trees, whether they are lone trees or part of a dense forest, have always attracted the attention of artists in the world of art, from ancient petroglyphs to numerous modern art styles like Impressionism and Romanticism.Through their innovative and distinctive viewpoints, photographers have the chance to investigate and highlight the different facets and importance of trees in today’s society. We are reminded that trees are not only silent beings but also silent witnesses to our history and culture by the stories that each picture may convey about the development, resiliency, and everlasting beauty of trees.

B- Stages of Submission and Selection

• To receive the best works and optimize the available resources and time, this call for entries will be conducted in two stages:

1. First Stage: Initial Submission
   • Artists are invited to submit their works in accordance with the theme of the call for entries. In this stage, each artist can submit up to 3 works for evaluation.
   • To prevent non-serious registrations, a fee of $2(100/000 Tomans) is charged at this stage. A 50% discount will be applied to works submitted for evaluation by August 5. If the works are selected for publication in the magazine, this amount will be deducted from the final cost.
   • The submitted works will be evaluated by the judge for each issue, and 24 artists will be selected from among the participants.
   • Evaluation criteria include technical quality, creativity, and alignment with the theme of the call.
2. Second Stage: Final Selection and Preparation for Publication
   • Selected works from the first stage will advance to the second stage. At this point, artists will be asked to provide the original works along with the following information for publication in the magazine:
     1. A brief biography.
     2. Captions describing each work.
     3. The artist’s portrait.
     4. Phone number, email address, and a link to one social media profile (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
     5. High-quality files of the selected works.
     6. The cost of publishing 2 works in Artistam is $70(4/000/000 Tomans). In this call for submissions, to celebrate the launch of the magazine, selected artists for the first issue will receive a 50% discount, reducing the fee to $35(2/000/000 Tomans). The names and works of the artists featured in each issue will be listed and archived on the Artistam website. On the page dedicated to each artist, their contact information will be included. In each issue, one artist from the 24 selected artists will be highlighted and featured for free.

• These two stages help us to utilize the best resources and time available, ensuring we receive and publish the highest quality works.

C- Conditions for acceptable works

1. Originality:
   • All submitted works must be original and created by the artist submitting them. Copies, imitations, or works that infringe on the rights of other artists will not be accepted.
2. No AI-Generated Art:
   • Works generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted. All submissions must be the result of human creativity and effort.
3. Photo Editing:
   • Photo edits are allowed, but they must not compromise the authenticity of the images. The integrity of the original work must be maintained, and excessive manipulation that alters the true nature of the subject will not be permitted.
4. Legal Responsibility:
   • The artist is responsible for ensuring that their works are legal and legitimate. Any issues related to the legality of the works are solely the responsibility of the artist.
5. Eligibility:
   • In addition to requiring participants to be nationals of Persian-speaking countries, all individuals can participate in this competition regardless of age or place of residence.
6. Right to Disqualify:
   • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any artist’s works at any stage of the call if discrepancies are found.
7. Non-Refundable Fee:
   • The submission fee is non-refundable and cannot be returned to the participants.
8. Content Restrictions:
   • Submitted works must not depict nudity, violence, political content, security and military themes, insults to religions or nationalities, and must not violate the rights of others… The legal responsibility for the content of the submitted works lies solely with the participants.
9. Use for Promotional Purposes:
   • The organizers may use the submitted works for promotional purposes in future issues of the magazine.
10. Intellectual Property Rights:
    • All intellectual property rights and ownership of the works published in the magazine will remain with the artist.
    • The financial and intellectual rights of the electronic and/or printed version of the magazine published in online stores such as Amazon will belong to the organizers.
    • In case the published works in the magazine are sold, all financial benefits will belong to the artist.

By adhering to these conditions, we ensure that the magazine showcases genuine, high-quality works of art that reflect the true skill and vision of their creators while maintaining a respectful and legal framework for all participants.