Call for Submissions—Stanford Manicule
Date and Time
November 8, 2026
All day
Founded in 2017, Stanford’s undergraduate journal of art history and film studies, Manicule, returned to publication this year. We invite previously unpublished, English-language essays of 1,000–4,000 words (excluding footnotes) on any topic related to art history or film studies. We welcome a wide range of approaches, including (but not limited to) historical analysis, critical theory, close reading, exhibition or film criticism, and interdisciplinary work.
Submissions for our Autumn 2026 digital issue are open until Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59pm PST. To submit, please write to maniculestanford@gmail.com, attaching your piece as a .docx file.
Submission Guidelines & Process
- All essays must be submitted as .docx files and emailed to maniculestanford@gmail.com.
- Submissions should be formatted in Chicago style.
- Submissions may include up to 5 .jpeg images. Note that authors are responsible for securing image rights for digital publication.
- Submissions will be reviewed anonymously.
- Selected authors will receive editorial feedback and suggestions for revision prior to publication.