See you in 2023
A note from our founder about what Variable West has planned for 2023.
Introducing our next Cliff Notes columnists
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our next four columnists! Meet Gabrielle Lawrence in Southern California, Christopher Alam in Northern California, Demian DinéYahzi’ in Oregon, and Sharon Arnold in Washington.
VW Sticker Contest!
We’re making stickers and want your art!
Introducing Amelia Ketzel, our spring quarter Editorial Apprentice
We are thrilled to announce that Amelia Ketzel is joining Variable West as the spring 2022 Editorial Apprentice.
Meet Jaelynn Walls: Variable West’s 2022 Editorial Apprentice
Thanks to a generous grant from Critical Minded, we expanded our Editorial Apprenticeship program to hire a new apprentice in 2022.
Announcing the inaugural Stelo + Variable West Art Writing Residents
Stelo and Variable West are delighted to announce the inaugural cohort of art writing residents!
Variable West Receives $20,000 Grant to Expand Editorial Apprenticeship Program
Thanks to this generous grant from Critical Minded, we are thrilled to announce that we are hiring a new Editorial Apprentice for 2022.
Variable West Receives $3,000 RACC Grant
The Make | Learn | Build grant will fund Justin Duyao’s Editorial Apprenticeship position in spring 2022.
Stelo + Variable West Art Writing Residency
Variable West is thrilled to announce an art writing residency in partnership with Stelo.
Variable West Pitch Guidelines
Tips for sending us the perfect pitch.
Introducing Sponsored Connections
We are very excited to announce a new model of sponsored content.
Eden Redmond Joins Variable West as Partnerships Coordinator
Join us in welcoming Eden!
Announcing Variable West’s Editorial Apprenticeship
The VW Editorial Apprenticeship is a semester-long paid program that allows emerging writers and editors to learn how an online journal works while expanding their art writing practice.
Introducing Variable Voice: Letter from the Editor
Introducing Variable Voice, our online journal featuring exhibition reviews, essays, interviews, Love Letters, and other series that try to find a balance between generous, accessible language, zealously researched topics, and experimental prose that challenges the conventions of each format.
Variable West Receives Critical Minded Arts Writing Grant
The funds will go toward publishing exceptional reviews, essays, and interviews by West Coast art writers.