$500 Unrestricted Scholarship • Opens 12.12.25 at 11:59 PM
Apply at pivotpointadvisory.org/events
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
Awards Announced & Disbursed May 15, 2026

Pivot Point Advisory & Bridge Innovation Lab invite submissions for our seasonal publishing series—Pivot Point and Bridge Innovation. We welcome research, community initiatives, art, and commentary that advance equity, governance, creativity, and social impact.

Choose Your Theme Lens

Pivot Point

(Systems • Theory of Change)

• Governance, compliance, and long-term sustainability

• Arts economics, museum equity, and cultural preservation

• Education reform and curriculum futures

• Nonprofit strategy, advocacy frameworks, and grassroots governance

Bridge Innovation

(Solutions • Applied Theory)

• Small business tools, SOPs, and compliance strategies

• Funding models for artists and creative enterprises

• Digital exhibitions, DEI-forward museum practices

• Community activism through art and policy

• Real-world case studies in grassroots innovation

Submission Categories

1. Research Papers & Policy Analysis

1,500–3,000 words
Topics: social governance, policy innovation, community economies, urban planning, culture & equity.

2. Community Narratives & Initiatives

800–3,000 words
Firsthand accounts of activism, mutual aid, local leadership, and movement-building.

3. Art, Poetry & Creative Work

Poetry (up to 3 pages), stories (500–1,500 words), visual art (JPG/PNG), multimedia welcomed. (Physical pieces like sculpture/paintings, etc, will not be accepted)

4. Commentary & Opinion Editorials

800–2,500 words
Critical perspectives on policy, culture, leadership, and social issues.

Publication

Selected works appear in Pivot Point Journal (Digital), with future opportunities for panels, features, and artist/writer honorariums based on funding availability.

How to Submit

• Original work only (No AI-generated content)

• Submit as DOC/PDF; visual art as high-resolution JPG/PNG

• Include a 100–200 word bio

• Email: submission@pivotpointadvisory.org
  Subject Line: “Submission – [Category] – [Your Name]”

Award Details

• $500 unrestricted scholarship awarded to one outstanding submission per cycle

• Opens December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM

• Deadline March 31, 2026

• Award announced & funds disbursed May 15, 2026

Be Part of the Movement

Your work—research, stories, art, or commentary—helps shape the conversations that drive equity, innovation, and community power.

Submit beginning 12.12.25 and amplify your voice.