InSEA's Flagship Open-Access Journal · Est. 2014
Stories of Art Education,
Seen Through
Images and Text
The International VISUAL JOURNAL for Art Education (IMAG) is InSEA's flagship open-access peer-reviewed journal where visual essays illuminate inspiring and varied practices in art education.
About IMAG
A Journal where images do the talking
Format: Online, open-access PDF
Language: Primarily English; content in other languages are encouraged. Abstracts are published in English and the original language.
ISSN: 2414-3332
Indexed: Julkaisufoorumi (Level 1)
Publisher: InSEA Publications, Portugal
Quinta da Cruz. Estrada de São Salvador, 3510-784
São Salvador, Viseu Portugal
Email: imag[at]insea.org
Since 2014, this journal uniquely has provided a platform where images and text equally showcase innovative stories from art educators and teaching artists that model a wide range of learning environments, and experiences through the creative process, art making, and reflection. Submissions represent theory and practice principally using visual methods and media. Every issue of IMAG is a result of collaborative work between principal editors, graphic designer, authors, and an editorial review board.
Each IMAG issue is a collaborative project between Editors and Authors. All papers submitted to IMAG are subject to peer review. The papers are evaluated by members of the editorial board and reviewed as soon as possible (average time for review might vary from one to three months). Upon acceptance, the papers are published online within three to six months. Submitted and approved contents might be reformatted or the layout reconfigured by the editors and our graphic team.
Share your practice with the world
IMAG invites visual essays from art educators, researchers, practitioners, and students at all career stages. We welcome work that reflects on art education in any context; formal or informal, local or global.
Open to everyone. You do not need to be an InSEA member to submit, but if your work is accepted, you will be required to join our community, connecting you with art educators in over 90 countries.
Editorial Process
From submission to publication
Step 01
Submit
Prepare your visual essay using the Author Guidelines. Submit via the submission form found on the InSEA website. All work is subject to originality and dual-submission checks.
Step 02
Editorial Review
Submissions receive an initial review by the Principal Co-Editors for scope and quality before being assigned to peer reviewers. Average review time: 1–3 months.
Step 03
Peer Review
Papers are evaluated by members of our international editorial board. Reviewers assess visual and textual quality, scholarly rigour, and educational relevance.
Step 04
Publication
Accepted essays are collaboratively designed with our graphic editor. Published online within 3–6 months of acceptance as a beautifully composed PDF issue.
Editors in Conversation
Hear from the editorial team
Watch Principal Co-Editors Jonathan Silverman, Gabriella Pataky, and Maho Sato alongside Graphic Designer Viola Rekvényi discuss the IMAG pre-publication process, what makes a strong visual essay, and the collaborative philosophy behind the journal.
This video offers a window into how IMAG works and what editors are looking for in submissions.
The people behind IMAG
Principal Co-editors:
Gabriella Pataky (2021-2025)
Maho Sato (2021-2025)
Jonathan Silverman (2021-2025)
Graphic Designer:
Viola Rekvényi
2023-2025 Review Board
Rachel Mason | Great Britain
Steve Willis | United States
Graham Nash | Australia
Susan Coles | Great Britain
Martina Paatela-Nieminen | Finland
Merna Meyer | South Africa
Teresa Eça | Portugal
Skaliczki Judit | Hungary
Peter Vietgen | Canada
Laura Worsley | Great Britain
Victoria Pavlou | Cyprus
Mousumide De | United States
Jenny Evans | United States
Bronwen Wade-Leeuwen | Australia
Mark Graham | United States
Leticia Balzi | Norway
