Calling all Joyful Artists!

Would you be interested in getting free access to an advanced reader copy of “The Artist’s Joy,” Merideth’s new book about sparking creative joy?

We are on the hunt for talented artists of all disciplines to contribute to the book launch.

The book, which comes into the world on June 25, 2024, is all about recovering and nurturing joy through creative expression.

We Want to spark creative joy even through the launch of the book:

Visual artists, musicians, designers, poets, performers and any creative discipline you may claim are invited to create a work of art inspired by The Artist’s Joy.

In return, you’ll have a chance to:

  • your work featured on the official website for The Artist's Joy

  • get an advanced look at the book months before its actual release (!)

  • be included in part of the downloadable pre-order bonuses (which you’ll get, too!)*

  • become a brand collaborator with Artists for Joy and join our developing merch profit shares program

 

Submission Guidelines

Want to get your hands on an early copy of "The Artist's Joy" and create something to inspire others? This is your chance!

Here's the deal:

  • Throw us $25 entry fee through Venmo (that link is: here.) Paypal is cool too, but heads up, it's $26 there (those bank fees, gotta love 'em.) Just write "ENTRY FEE" and your email in the payment message.

  • Don't worry, we'll refund that $25 as soon as you submit your artwork!* (Think of it as a high-five for creating something cool!)

  • Within 24 hours of paying, you'll get a sneak peek copy of The Artist's Joy. Give it a look and use it as inspiration to create an amazing piece— quotes from the book, artwork inspired by the whole thing, you get the idea. Just make sure it connects to the book in some way!

Submitting your masterpiece is easy:

  • By May 10th at midnight EDT, submit everything via this google form.

That's BASICALLY it! (keep reading for the fine print= legalese)

We'll check everything out and refund your entry fee within 3 days of you submitting your work. Super easy, right?

A handful of works submitted may be chosen to be part of the beta group of our emerging brand collaborators and profit-sharing program. More information about this as it becomes available!

I want you to know how much I value your work and realize how difficult it can be out here to make money from your creative passions. This is why I am offering you an advanced copy of my book free of charge, in hopes you will see me as a future partner in creative entrepreneurship and, of course, JOY. 

So grab your advanced reader copy of The Artist’s Joy, get creative, and show us what you've got!

 

*LEGALESE

Artists retain rights to their work.

By submitting to this call for art you are licensing Merideth Hite Estevez and Artists for Joy to use the art on their website(s).

Our first goal is to support artists and we want to feature all artwork on our website, but we do reserve the right not to present select participants’ work without explanation. Read about our vibe here. We will not be able to consider works that do not have a direct connection to the book. Participants will be refunded $25 within 3 days of artwork submission, regardless of their presentation status. But, if we do not receive your submission by May 10th, 2024 midnight EDT, your fee will not be refunded. Think of this as a gentle nudge to get it done! :)

A small group of participants’ artwork will be chosen to be part of our “pre-order thank you”, and a downloadable/printable versions of their work will be available for a limited time to those who show proof of pre-order of The Artists Joy. Participants in this group will be notified by the end of May. By submitting your work, you are giving us the right to change the size or deliverable format of your work and make it part of the download package. We will attempt to work with each artist if these size/format changes are necessary, but cannot guarantee this if time is short. Participants will receive no royalties from this distribution, but artists will be credited and social media/website links will be included whenever their work is shared. Our goal is to use this a mutual promotional opportunity and your work will not be shared or distributed without proper creative crediting.

A handful of works submitted may be chosen to be part of the beta group of our emerging brand collaborator and profit sharing program. More information about this as it becomes available!

Participants who pay $25 entry fee will receive a password to a hidden website with a non-downloadable advanced reader copy of The Artist’s Joy within 24 hours of their payment. This website will be available for viewing until May 10th midnight EDT only.

you in??

Questions? Email hello@artistsforjoy.org