We care about the West Coast art community a lot.

If you’re here, you know how important is is to elevate, connect, and fund arts communities throughout the West Coast. Together, we can grow integral arts discourse that thrives on trust and resource sharing. 

As an independent online magazine, consistent monthly income is vital to paying writers and artists sustainable wages.

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Reviews

Critical analyses of contemporary art

Conversations with outstanding West Coast artists and art workers directly funded by generous organizations

THE BEST West COAST ART

Each week, our regional CLIFF NOTES columnists pick the most exciting events and exhibitions on the West Coast. We send them straight to your inbox.

Interviews

Intimate conversations with artists about their life, work, and inspiration

Love Letters

Micro essays on artists we can’t stop thinking about

Pairings

Art that makes us think of food and food that makes us think of art

The Why

The stories that inspire West Coast creatives

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We cover art in California, Oregon, and Washington, but encourage pitches from anywhere. Check our Call for Pitches page to learn about all our formats.