We just heard about a really special call for “papers.” Antennae, the British journal that focuses on nature in visual culture, is publishing a special issue on animals and painting. They are looking for submissions on that topic, which is cool enough, but the best thing is that they are not only seeking scholarly articles on the topic, they are also seeking portfolios from painters (which must be accompanied by a short writing, either by the artist or someone else). And, as if that weren’t inspiring enough, they are also looking for some fiction encompassing this topic. Email anntennaeproject[at]gmail[dot]com for details.
What a great opportunity to shed some light on the work of artists who are bringing attention to animals through their work. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be eligible. The submission deadline isn’t until September, so there is plenty of time to get to work on this.