The Rice Journal of Art History

A graduate run, peer-reviewed journal about visual and material cultures from all ages.

Annual Publications

This journal publishes annually and coincides with the Rice Graduate Symposium Bi-Annually.

Aimed at advanced graduate and entry level professionals

An opportunity for entry level scholars to begin publishing.

Open themed CFP

By not dictating a theme the call-for-papers encourages an individuals best work. From the submissions a themed may be organized.

Peer-reviewed articles

A rigorous double-blind review process will ensure quality and original contribution to the field.

Exhibition and book reviews

Reviews of recent exhibitions and academic books supplement the journals articles.

Artist Dialogues

For contemporary artists and theorists a space is reserved for their interviews and dialogues.

Bi-Annual Symposium

The journal publishes the proceedings from the bi-annual symposium and has an open CFP in the other years.

Art History in Houston

Open-source, open access, peer-reviewed scholarly articles from

Rice University.

Rice Gruaduate Run

  • Graduate students run the journal.
  • Faculty advise.
  • Established third-party scholars provide the peer-reviews.

Area of publication

  • Open themed, with topics organized after submissions.
  • Case studies that celebrate visual and material culture.
  • Open access to a world of thought-provoking articles.

“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it”. 

Si Kahn

Folk Singer and Poet

Stay informed

Keep up-to-date on the journal CFPs, publications, and news. Contact arthistory@arsnoctuae.com