FAQ

  • What is VEYA?

    VEYA is an international art magazine that showcases emerging artists, writers, and creators. We celebrate visual storytelling, and creative voices from around the globe.

  • Who can submit their artwork?

    Anyone, but we especially encourage submissions from young or emerging artists. You don’t need formal training or a CV, just a perspective and something to share.

  • Do I have to be from a certain country or background?

    No. VEYA is open to everyone, though we center voices from Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, Asia, and Latin America.

  • What kind of work can I submit?

    - Visual art (painting, illustration, photography, collage, digital)

    - Writing (poetry, flash fiction, essays, visual text)

    - Crafts (textiles, ceramics, embroidery, printmaking)


    If you’re unsure, submit anyway—we’re open to work that doesn’t fit neatly in a category.

  • Does it cost anything to submit?

    No. Submission is free, and artists will always be credited.

  • Will contributors be paid?

    While we are currently limited in funding, we’re committed to valuing every artist who shares their work with VEYA. All selected contributors will receive:

    - A dedicated spotlight on our website and socials

    - A printed copy of the issue (when possible) or a digital version

    - Ongoing visibility through our creative community

    - A letter of publication or contribution upon request

  • Can I submit in my own language?

    Yes! You can include a translation (optional), but we welcome work in all languages. We celebrate linguistic diversity. Your work will be translated into various languages in the end to be purchased.

  • How many pieces can I send?

    Up to ten pieces per submission. If you’re submitting multiple types of work (e.g. art + poetry), you can combine them.

  • Will I hear back if my work isn’t accepted?

    Yes, we’ll email everyone. This is a community magazine, not a black box. If we can't include your work this time, we hope to stay in touch.

  • Can I collaborate with someone else?

    Yes. Collaborative work is welcome, just let us know who’s involved when you submit.

  • Where will the magazine be distributed?

    VEYA will be distributed across the United States and United Kingdom, with the goal of reaching parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, Asia and Latin America in the coming months.

VEYA Contributor Agreement

1. Copyright and Ownership

Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their submitted work. VEYA does not claim ownership over any contributions.

2. License to Publish

By submitting work to VEYA, the artist grants VEYA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Reproduce, publish, and distribute the work in print and digital editions of VEYA magazine,

  • Share the work on VEYA’s social media channels, website, and promotional materials,

  • Archive the work as part of the magazine’s ongoing collection, accessible indefinitely.

This license includes the right to distribute the magazine and contributor content worldwide, in any language, across digital and physical formats. Artists remain free to publish or exhibit their work elsewhere.

3. Moral Rights

Artists maintain their moral rights:

  • Right of attribution: VEYA will always credit the artist’s name as provided.

  • Right of integrity: Submitted work will not be edited, altered, or cropped in a way that distorts the artist’s intent.

Minor adjustments (such as cropping or layout edits) may be proposed by the editorial team to fit the magazine’s design. These will only be made with the artist’s express approval.

4. Compensation

At this time, VEYA is unable to offer financial compensation. However, each contributing artist will receive:

  • A free print copy of the magazine issue featuring their work,

  • Promotion and visibility across VEYA’s platforms.

5. Archiving and Promotion

Published work will remain part of VEYA’s permanent archive, both online and in print. It may be shared on VEYA’s social media, website, or other promotional platforms in the future, with proper credit.

6. Use of Contributor Name and Biographical Materials

VEYA shall have the right to use the name, approved portrait, approved picture, and approved biographical material of the Contributor in and on the Magazine — including, but not limited to:

  • Covers, profiles, and artist features,

  • Promotional materials, publicity, and advertising related to the Magazine,

  • Any platforms used to promote the issue in which the Contributor appears.

Upon request, Contributors agree to furnish VEYA, free of charge, with high-resolution photographs and biographical information for such use. VEYA may use these materials for promotional purposes without additional payment to or permission from any third party.

7. Contributors Under 18

If the submitting artist is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must review and sign this agreement on their behalf. VEYA requires written consent from the guardian to publish the minor’s work, name, and approved biographical details.