Publication: Sixty Inches From Center
Topic(s): Arts, culture, Midwest artists, BIPOC art, disability arts, LGBTQIA+ culture, comics, interviews, photo essays
Rate: $150 per accepted piece
Deadline: Not specified (2026 pitches open)
Name of Editor: Not specified
Submit Via: Webform

Sixty Inches From Center is currently accepting freelance pitches for 2026 from writers and comics creators. This is a paid freelance writing opportunity focused on arts and culture in the Midwest region.

They publish essays, interviews, comics, photo essays, and other nonfiction features that critically engage with creative communities and cultural practice across the Midwest. The editorial focus centers on underrepresented perspectives and stories connected to BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ artists and cultural workers.

This opportunity is suitable for freelance writers, arts journalists, cultural critics, and comics creators looking for paid writing gigs and magazine-style features tied to regional arts coverage.

AI-generated submissions are not accepted. Creative writing and poetry are not being considered for this call.

Writers should review the full pitching guide and requirements before submitting through the official form.

What They’re Looking For:

• Reported arts and culture features
• Nonfiction essays and interviews
• Comics and visual storytelling
• Photo essays with cultural context
• Midwest-focused art coverage
• Underrepresented artist perspectives
• Community-centered cultural reporting