Dust Collective – Photography Book Proposal Submission

Location: Massachusetts, USA (remote submission)

Open to: Artists worldwide. Projects should be complete or close to completion. Dust Collective prioritizes work that resonates with their publishing ethos.

Application Fee: None

What’s Provided:

  • Opportunity to publish a handmade or small-edition photography book

  • Collaborative process on design, materials, and edition size

  • Artist retains full copyright

  • Published projects are considered for Dust Collective’s curated catalog

What the artist/applicant must cover:

  • No specific costs mentioned; funding sources may be included in proposal

  • Artists are encouraged to provide details on possible project support (grants, exhibitions, etc.)

Duration: Not applicable (publishing timeline for Spring/Summer 2026)

Deadline: Mid-October 2025 for Spring/Summer 2026 publication consideration
(Next cycle: mid-March 2026 for Autumn 2026)

Submission Requirements:

  • A single PDF including:

    • Project statement (up to 500 words, specify edition type: commercial or handmade)

    • 15–20 images

    • Artist bio

    • Project support info (grants, exhibitions, etc.)

Submission Method:
Email to emily@dustcollective.net with subject line: Book Proposal – [Your Name]

Other Notes:

  • Submissions accepted by email only. No physical or in-person submissions.

  • Due to limited capacity, not all submissions will receive feedback.

  • Artists are encouraged to review Dust Collective’s catalog before applying.