Call for Papers - Chicago Art Journal
Deadline October 23, 2007

In Relation

The role of relationships in the history of art warrant fresh focus. Having
long played an essential role in the development of art, their relevance is
apparent in historical and contemporary practices. The Chicago Art Journal is
seeking papers, reviews, and works of art, that address the theme of
relationships in the production and function of art.

Relationships inform art through friendships, love affairs, kinship and
location, as well as through political, religious and ethnic associations.
In addition, artistic relationships take shape through pedagogy,
apprenticeships, workshops, patronage, salons, collaborations, collectives,
colonies, and more recently, residencies and studio programs.

In what ways are relationships evident in works of art - how do they relate
to the world, to the history of art, and to the idea of authorship? To what
extent does the formation of particular relationships support, challenge or
circumvent prevailing social systems? What are the goals, expectations and
limitations of such relationships? How have particular group formations been
the catalyst for the emergence of new techniques and mediums? In turn, how
have these innovations acted upon the dynamic of groups? The investigation of
this theme seeks to re-evaluate the social production and function of art in
private and public spheres.

Submissions must be made in the form of:
- Essays (10-25 double-spaced pages in 12 point font)
- Visual Art (no more than 20 images in the form of
CDs, along with a resume and proposalfor presentation within the space of
10-20 pages of the journal).
- Reviews of recent exhibitions, books, or articles (5-10 double-spaced
pages, 12 point font).

All contributors should include their name, address,telephone number, and
email address. Submissions will be returned only with the inclusion of a
self-addressed stamped envelope. All articles must be submitted as hard
copies(including images) and electronically via email as a Word document.
Authors are responsible for securing reproduction rights and any associated
fees. Contributors must follow The Chicago Manual of Style.

The Chicago Art Journal is an annual publication, edited and produced solely
by graduate students. Each year it aims to provide hands-on experience with
an academic publishing process as part of graduate education, to acquaint
students with the principles of editing and peer review, and ultimately to
engender debate among students and across disciplines within the academic
community by disseminating current graduate scholarship and promoting
interest in the visual arts.

Please send submissions to:
Chicago Art Journal
Department of Art History
The University of Chicago
5540 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637

via email:
jansuchicago.edu
annpuchicago.edu