{"id":1077,"date":"2026-02-24T22:55:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/?page_id=1077"},"modified":"2026-03-07T06:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:14:56","slug":"the-montessori-art-book-project-submission-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/?page_id=1077","title":{"rendered":"Montessori Art Book Project: Submission Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for.png 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f Now Accepting Submissions: Montessori Art Book Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are currently gathering artwork for our upcoming Montessori-inspired art book \u2014 a collaborative collection celebrating child-led creativity, observation, and meaningful work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome submissions from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artists inspired by Montessori principles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montessori students and alumni <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educators and guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re inviting children, parents, educators, and artists to contribute artwork to our upcoming Montessori-inspired art book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book celebrates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life and Philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miracle of the developing child <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a Montessori student, guide, or supporter of child-led learning, we\u2019d love to see your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 What We\u2019re Looking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome artwork that reflects Montessori values, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nature studies (plants, animals, landscapes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyday practical life moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural studies &amp; global perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands at work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace, grace, and courtesy themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child-led exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed media, watercolor, sculpture, pencil, collage, or photography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original artwork only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce5 How to Submit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit, please email to <strong>westsidemontessoriofdothan@gmail.com\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Subject line: Montessori Art Book Submission \u2013 [Artist Name]) or DM on Instagram <strong>@mindfulmontessoriphilosophy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed application with high resolution (300 DPI) image as JPEG  or PNG (Minimum 2000px on longest side)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A completed Application and Contributor Agreement <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Montessori-Artbook-project-Contributor-Form.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Montessori Artbook project - Contributor Form.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c058c9e2-bdc9-49d4-a5f9-26bc7e339ea5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Montessori-Artbook-project-Contributor-Form.pdf\">Montessori Artbook project &#8211; Contributor Form<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bluejaymontessori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Montessori-Artbook-project-Contributor-Form.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-c058c9e2-bdc9-49d4-a5f9-26bc7e339ea5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you DON&#8217;T have Instagram, send submissions to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce7&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:submissions@yourproject.com\">danni@bluejaymontessori.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deadline: May 4th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u270d\ufe0f Usage &amp; Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By submitting artwork, you confirm that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The work is original<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have permission to submit it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You grant us non-exclusive rights to publish it in print and digital formats for this project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected artists will be notified by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Artwork Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Montessori Art Book celebrates authentic, hands-on creative expression aligned with Montessori principles of independence and self-directed learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain the integrity of this project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Submissions must be original work created by the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Fully AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Limited AI assistance (such as minor editing or color correction) must be disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. The submitting artist must hold full rights to the final image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Any submission found to violate this policy may be removed from consideration or publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right to request process images or clarification regarding the creation of submitted artwork.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf3f Now Accepting Submissions: Montessori Art Book Project We are currently gathering artwork for our upcoming Montessori-inspired art book \u2014 a collaborative collection celebrating child-led creativity, observation, and meaningful work. We welcome submissions from: We\u2019re inviting children, parents, educators, and artists to contribute artwork to our upcoming Montessori-inspired art book. 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