General Call for Submissions
Rolling Submissions
The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) issues a rolling call for submissions to its online peer-reviewed collection of interdisciplinary arts projects, Ground Works.
We welcome submissions that integrate research and practice in the fine, performing, and applied arts and design with other disciplines. We seek a wide range of interdisciplinary works that pose a challenge to traditional peer review methods by inviting examination from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Eligible projects have achieved some initial recognition; they may be collaborative or sole-author, but should demonstrably advance fields within and beyond the arts.
Submissions may take traditional forms—performances, exhibitions, compositions, publications, or designed and built projects—that also contribute to fields for which such forms are not typical. Equally, contributions that demonstrate experimental, non-traditional, or atypical approaches are welcomed.
Irrespective of mediums and approaches, successful submissions will reveal the integrative processes behind their work. These projects will be included in the Ground Works Journal, an online, open-access showcase of exemplar projects that contribute to understanding of arts-integrative interdisciplinary work.
New submissions begin with a brief suitability review consisting of a short summary of the project, a statement of relevance, and appropriate links to demonstrate external recognition. Submitters must first create an account and sign in to begin the submission process and see specific prompts. Stage 1 submissions are reviewed by Editors for fit with the scope and mission of the journal. There is an anticipated 15- to 20-day turnaround on Stage 1 decisions. Submitters may then be invited to the second project review stage (anticipated 1- to 3-month turnaround), in which they provide a 1,000 word narrative addressing the interdisciplinary innovations and integrations found within the project, as well as media for their project. Stage 2 submissions will be examined by two external reviewers. Successfully evaluated projects are included in the Ground Works Journal, and their authors may be invited to contribute reflections on their process and effective practice.
Read the Ground Works Guide for Submitters for complete information on the submission process.
Peruse the projects in the Ground Works Journal for examples of the work we publish.
Ground Works Editors are happy to discuss submissions in any stage of development, even very early. Contact an Editor via a2ru-editorgw@umich.edu with questions and ideas.