Submission Requirements

We commission and develop new stories that speak honestly, challenge industry norms and go beyond stereotypical depictions of Asian art and identity. We want to see work from all edges of the globe that are made with heart, thought and powerful storytelling at its core. Email us at submissions@far-near.media after reading the guidelines below.

Print Submissions

We welcome pitches for stories to be considered for our annual printed book. Please provide imagery or mood and at least one paragraph on the core idea of the story. We also accept artist portfolios to review for future collaborations.

Online Submissions

We support and curate work from artists who want to premiere their work on our platform, and collaborate to create unique stories that dig just a little deeper. Please send us a short description of the work and attach a small presentation of the proposed story to your email. Please note that we do not offer fees for this content and if we feel the submission is the right fit for our platform, we will get back to you ☺︎

Future Collaborations

If you are interested in writing, shooting, volunteering or collaborating with us, please send us samples of your work (pdf portfolio preferred) and a small introduction about yourself and your interests. We look forward to meeting you!

Ethical Standards

FAR–NEAR’s central aim is to offer artists and writers a platform to share their creative and critical practices. We recognize that art is often inherently political, and we are committed to publishing work that addresses complex, sometimes painful realities — including those shaped by occupation, systemic violence and inherited trauma. That said, we have a set of editorial guidelines and a belief that critique can be powerful without causing harm.

FAR–NEAR does not accept submissions that:

✽ Promotes or justifies violence in any form — physical, rhetorical, or symbolic.

✽ Target or demean specific individuals, identifiable persons, or ethnic, religious, or cultural groups.

✽ Denigrates or dehumanizes any group based on ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality, or identity.

We allow and encourage work that:

✽ Critiques or interrogates political structures, ideologies, policies, or state actions.

✽ Explores the impact of systemic injustice on communities or individuals, as long as it does not cross into targeted hate or incitement.

✽ Engages with political themes in a nonviolent and constructive manner, offering insight or commentary rather than division or hostility.

All submitted content is subject to editorial review. We reserve the right to reject, request edits to, or remove any material that violates the spirit of this policy. The editorial team’s decision will prioritize the safety, dignity, and integrity of all individuals and communities represented.

Financial Disclosure

We are an entirely self-funded platform operating without advertising or external investments. Our founder commits to a personal financial deficit each year with our small team working diligently outside of their day jobs to deliver the highest quality annually-printed books, online editorials, anti-racism newsletters, charitable fundraisers, music playlists and social media to our community. While we do our best to respect and compensate our collaborators, whether through copies of the book, production or other forms of support, please consider this before submitting work or reaching out to us.

You can support us by purchasing our books, subscribing to our book club and volunteering or contributing tax-exempt donations via our fiscal sponsor The Field. We also accept Venmo at @far-near (not tax exempt). We appreciate your consideration and contribution!