issue i:

“flying south”

notes on theme

As Bibelot is an Austin-based magazine, we chose the theme “Flying South” as our inaugural issue theme.

The choice of south represents the return flight home: back to a place of community and belonging. In submissions, we want to see these ideas examined.

Express your artistic vision however you wish. Let your ideas fly free. We are expecting to see unique imagery, vital voice, and wonderful craft within each piece — but most importantly, we value individual voice.

What do the ideas of return, home, community, and belonging mean to you?

notes on submission

  • The deadline for all submissions is April 15th, 2025.

  • While we focus on high school creatives, submission is open to artists and writers up to 22 years old.

  • All submission forms are free and linked below. All requirements will be highlighted.

  • Simultaneous and previously published submissions are accepted, though we do require disclosure of such.

  • We do not accept work that has been plagiarized, AI-generated, or has clear discriminatory intent.

  • Bibelot will contact all owners regarding the status of your submission within a couple (two to three) weeks of submission.

  • Bibelot will hold first electronic rights to accepted works; these rights will return to the owner upon publication.

submissions for issue i are now closed!

Thank you for all of your submissions! We adored seeing the art and writing you kindly shared with us. Our team is working on the publication of Issue I now; it will be available to read by late April!

If you’re interested in submitting to Bibelot in the future, feel free to sign up on our home page to receive information about future issues & support our magazine.

frequently asked questions

  • we will select from one of the three visual categories (illustration, photography, and design) and select the submission we believe best fits the issue theme & magazine motive.

  • submission editors review all literary submissions & art editors review all visual submissions. the decisions they make will be passed to the editor-in-chief before official decision.

    decisions are made blindly; and we strive to make sure no bias is employed throughout our choices.

  • there are a lot of great benefits to submitting your work, including exposure to many viewers, a chance to communicate with other creatives, and publication, which is a valuable award for resumes.

  • submission costs nothing for every category!

  • yes, we accept simultaneously submitted work and previously published work!

  • our website is updated regularly! additionally, you can sign up to our email or follow our instagram for even more regular updates!