Submission guidelines

SO Vermont Arts & Living is a quarterly magazine chronicling the innovative culture and sophisticated country lifestyle of Southern Vermont.  It is the only glossy, full-color publication in the region—which includes towns along New York and New Hampshire’s southern borders–to cover the most engaging current work in the art world and the creative lifestyle that accompanies it.

With in-depth pieces on the personalities behind visual arts, music, cuisine, theater, literature and design, as well as coverage of upcoming cultural events, the magazine explores the evolving life of this region that has drawn—and continues to attract—an abundance of fascinating artists, professionals and leisure-seekers who follow their dreams here amidst art and nature. Southern Vermont Arts & Living aims to inform, entertain and inspire with a witty, provocative style and visually stunning layout.

We work with contributing writers who’ve worked with us for years. However, we do review well-researched, one-page pitches. Our areas of interest are Southern Vermont arts and culture, music, theater, food and drink, architecture, innovators, cultural mavens, entrepreneurs, profiles of artists and artist couples, “the good life,” gardening and our farms.

We cannot guarantee acceptance or response. You should include your resume, and a list of articles that have been previously published with a link. If we find your pitch of interest, we will be in touch.

Articles range roughly from 800 to 1,500 words.

We reserve the right to edit articles for length, style, grammar and content. We expect accuracy, correct grammar and spelling, and thorough research in all submissions. We will need a list of interviewees and contact information for reference and final fact-checking.

We do not pay for photography. However if you want to submit hi res color photos for an article, we will need 5×7 300 dpi jpegs. You must submit captions to identify each image. We will credit you as the photographer. You will provide the rights for us to use the images for promotional and reprint uses as well as for inclusion with the article.

Payment for articles accepted is upon release of the magazine.

Sample copies of the magazine are available for $3.50 by check and your return address to the below address or you can view at http://www.vermontartsliving.com.

Please send queries and ideas to Lynn Barrett, 1484 Middle Road, Dummerston Center, VT 05301—or by email to prime@svcable.net.