What is Beautiful Bizarre Magazine?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is the freshest contemporary art magazine for artists, enthusiasts, collectors and galleries.

We are a unique quarterly that’s individual, creative and cool. We’re for: Art, Culture, Couture

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is packed full of insightful and inspiring articles and interviews with the best emerging and mid-career visual artists from around the world, informative step by step guides to artwork creation, intimate conversations between artists about life, love and art, highlights on some of our favourite wearable art brands, prominent Gallerists share their personal collection wish-lists, studio visits, collector interviews, our Instagram community feature and much more! Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is perfect for anyone who is interested in visual and wearable art.

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is not just a carefully curated print and digital quarterly art magazine, we are a devoted web and social media community….. a voice, a platform, a tribe!

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is an ever evolving, topical and inspiring web blog with a team of dedicated writers that focuses on bringing to light cutting edge creatives in our key content areas: Art, Culture, Couture.  Artists, photographers, performers, film makers, musicians, designers and makers of wearable art and adornments are discovered and explored on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine website daily, along with previews and writes ups of amazing shows and exhibitions from around the world.

What is our Mission?

Inspire, Encourage, Grow, Promote

Our mission is to provide a carefully curated, unique contemporary arts experience via all our touch points, that will inspire, encourage, grow, and promote emerging and leading contemporary creatives.

Being an Australian based company we make our local creatives a priority!

How often is Beautiful Bizarre Magazine released?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is an independent quarterly magazine. It is published on the first day of March, June, September and December in both print and digital format.

Can I purchase back issues?

Some issues are available through our SHOP while stocks last, however we recommend you contact a stockist near you.

Or better yet subscribe to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and never miss an issue!

Is Beautiful Bizarre Magazine in both print & digital format?

Yes! Check out our SHOP page for available print issues.

You can purchase the current and most back issues in digital format via the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine app for iPad/iPhone and Android or read through the browser of your PC or Mac.

Can I purchase for my portable device, i.e. iPad?

Of course, you can. Just purchase a digital edition for your mobile device, or the browser on your PC or Mac via our SHOP page, or you can download the free “beautiful bizarre” APP and purchase the current issue, or pick up a 1 year subscription.

Do you offer print subscriptions?

Yes! Check out our SHOP page to purchase a 12 or 24 month print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and have inspiration delivered to your door each quarter.

If you have anymore questions regarding subscriptions head over to the ‘Subscribing to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine’ section of this page.

Where can I buy Beautiful Bizarre Magazine?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is constantly expanding our global retailer network.  See our current list of Stockists here. Can’t find a retailer near you? Check our SHOP page for availability and have the issue delivered to your door! Or purchase a 12 or 24 month print subscription and never miss an issue again

What payment options do you accept?

We accept PayPal payments – however you can pay using your credit card through PayPal.

Can I purchase a print subscription as a gift for a friend?

Yes! Just tick the ‘Ship to a different address’ box in the CHECKOUT and note the person’s name/address in the box below. We will ensure they receive their magazine each quarter. If you would like us to email you a Gift Certificate that you can give to the recipient, please email us at [email protected] and we will send you a beautiful Gift Certificate to print out.

I am a University, College or Art School Librarian and would like a subscription of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine for our Library. How do I go about this?

We are able to offer unique subscription packages for libraries.  If you would like to stock Beautiful Bizarre Magazine in your library to inspire your students and broaden their vision of contemporary art we are able to offer a yearly or multiple year subscription.  At each new release, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine will be shipped directly to your institution.  For further information and to inquire, please contact our Deputy Editor Natalia Joruk.

What will be the first issue I receive after purchasing a subscription?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is a small independent publisher that publishes four issues per year. The magazine is released in March, June, September and December.

Your print subscription will begin with either the current or subsequent issue depending on stock levels.

The Beautiful Bizarre Magazine distributor is in the USA, so all magazines are shipped from the US.

If you would like to order 5 or more copies, or wish to become a Beautiful Bizarre Magazine retailer please contact us at [email protected]. 

How will I know when my subscription is ending?

You will receive a subscription renewal notice through the email attached to your subscription with a link to the subscription page, so you may purchase another 12 or 24-month subscription at that time.

How do I change subscription address?

Please email [email protected] with your old and new postal address at least 3 weeks before the release of any issue to ensure delivery to your new address. We cannot guarantee delivery if notifications are received after this time.

What do I do if the copy of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine I ordered has not arrived?

Contact us at [email protected] quoting your name and shipping address and we will follow up your delivery and advise its status.

Will you deliver Beautiful Bizarre Magazine to my City/Country?

Orders of all sizes ship worldwide, although shipping carriers and delivery times vary by country.

How much does shipping cost?

We get the best international shipping rates and ship to all countries.  The shipping will be calculated for you during the CHECKOUT process.

How long will it take to get to me?

You will receive your magazine in approximately 1 – 3 weeks from the release of the next issue (release dates: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December) depending on your country of residence, IF you purchase prior to the pre-order cut off (2 weeks before any release).

If you purchase after pre-orders closed, you will receive the magazine approximately 8 weeks after the release of the current issue, in conjunction with our 2nd distribution which occurs approx 6-8 weeks after each release (if stocks last).

The Beautiful Bizarre Magazine distributor is in the USA, so all magazines are shipped from the US.

I own a Store or Gallery, and would like to become a Beautiful Bizarre Magazine retailer. How do I do this?

We are constantly expanding our distribution network and welcome all inquiries from retailers.  If you would like to discuss how your Gallery or Store can become a Beautiful Bizarre Magazine retailer and the benefits of this partnership, please contact our Deputy Editor Natalia Joruk.

Can I submit my work for consideration to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine?

Of course! Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is always looking to discover new photographers, artists and wearable art designers! Visit our SUBMIT page for more details.

Please note that submissions via our SUBMIT page may be closed when the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is open for submissions.

Is AI [Artificial Intelligence] art accepted?

Art created using AI image generators of any kind – whether entirely made by AI image generators or partly made by AI image generators – is not eligible for consideration.

If Beautiful Bizarre Magazine accepts my work, when will it feature in the publication and in what format?

Firstly, congratulations on having your work accepted! There is no specific time frame re when your work will feature in the magazine and what kind of editorial it will be. Artists for each issue are chosen based on the tone of each particular issue and the diversity and spread of mediums and artists styles. Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is a quarterly magazine, and planning for each issue begins months in advance – therefore it may take a number of issues before your work is selected for inclusion.  However, in the meantime your work will be shared via our social media and you will remain on our file to consider for each upcoming issue. But don’t worry we have not forgotten you, and will contact you directly when your work fits with a particular issue.

How do you choose the work/artists you include in the magazine?

We start by choosing the art we love most and then what we believe our audience would like to see.  We also consider the overall tone of each issue and strive to achieve a good cross section of styles and mediums.

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine features artists from around the world and has a truly global audience. However, as Beautiful Bizarre Magazine was born in Australia, we always include a number of Australian artists in each issue.  If you are an artist living and working in Australia we would love to see your work, see our Submission Guidelines re: how to submit.

I own a Gallery or sell a unique product/service, what advertising options do you offer?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine welcomes advertising inquiries. We choose our advertising partners based on the style and quality of the art, Gallery, merchandise, service or event, and if they are a good fit with our brand aesthetic.  If you exhibit beautiful / bizarre art [including traditional & digital art, photography, sculpture, handmade dolls etc.], produce quality products that showcase unique artistic talent, or just create or distribute an incredible product that we all love and enjoy we would love to hear from you.

For more information regarding our advertising ethos and print ad deadlines visit our ADVERTISING page. Or to request a media pack with full pricing and package options please contact us today at [email protected].

How do I inquire about advertising, including prices and terms?

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine partners with like-minded brands that fit with our unique aesthetic and offer real value to our readers and community. Please refer to our advertising page for additional details on website, social media and print/digital magazine advertising.

For information regarding how you can connect with our highly engaged audience, or to request a media pack with full pricing and package options please send your full name, type of business, company name and contact information to [email protected].

I would like to write for the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine WEB BLOG, what is the submission process?

If you would like to write for the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine web blog, would like to attend and cover exhibitions in your area, interview artists, and share your passion for art, culture, couture with the world, we would love to hear from you. Please familiarize yourself with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine by reading recent web articles before contacting us. Read our guidelines thoroughly before submitting samples of your writing for consideration.

I would like to write for the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine PRINT ISSUE, what is the submission process?

The print issue writers are selected from our current pool of website writers. If you would like to write for Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, see above.

How can I keep up to date on your curated exhibitions and receive VIP previews?

The best way to keep up to date on Beautiful Bizarre exhibitions is to join our mailing list. This way, you will be the first to find out about updates and enjoy VIP previews before anyone else!

I would like to buy an artwork exhibiting in one of your exhibitions!

If you sign up to our mailing list, you will receive up-to-date information via email about our exhibitions – this will include the related SHOP links and details of who to contact regarding purchasing an artwork, for the relevant exhibition.

Do you accept payment plans on artworks in your curated exhibitions?

Yes! For each exhibition, we partner with hosting galleries – please email us at [email protected] or sign up to our mailing list to receive relevant contact details to discuss payments plans.

I would like to find out more about your Art Prize!

For all information regarding the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, please visit our sister site at www.beautifulbizarreartprize.art.

I have a specific questions about the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize.

Check out our Art Prize FAQ to see if we have already answered your question. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].