“Artisan”
— a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
What is the ARTSSN Publishing Program?
For photographers or visual artists looking to publish their work from the screen into the world:
ARTSSN is a publishing program run by TSSN, the creative division of Blinding Visuals Press. We help visual artists become artisans by publishing and distributing their work in physical print form—without needing to pay upfront costs, chase galleries, or cater to algorithms and trends.
We do things a bit differently.
No application fees. No need to tag anyone. No follower-counts. No barriers.
ARTSSN gives artists a clear path: submit three images, answer three questions.
We review rolling applications every 2–3 weeks with thoughtful consideration.
The three application questions:
What do these three images mean to you?
Why do you want to become a TSSN Artisan?
What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve faced in your creative journey?
Creativity is not always an easy endeavor, and we understand that.
We want to know the greatest barrier you’ve faced while pursuing creativity: either the three images you chose, or your approach to creativity in general.
Was it inspiration? Access to tools? Access to subject matter? Lack of community? Rejection? Tell us about your friction points.
How the ARTSSN Program Works:
After acceptance into the program, TSSN works with Artisans:
What You Create
This is what you submit and control as part of your published work:
- Three images – BV only publishes Triptych Galleries (3 related images shown together).
- Title and description – You name your gallery and provide a short explanation or story.
- Your full rights – You own your work before, during, and after publication.
- Ongoing image control – You can update or rotate your Triptych images after publication.
- Final proofing – You approve a physical proof before anything publishes.
- Artist reflection (Light Note) – A one to three minute recorded audio message that publishes alongside your work and adds personal context to your gallery.
What We Publish
This is what the ARTSSN Program provides once you’re accepted and published:
- Publication – Your Triptych is published as a Triptych Gallery, produced in Germany or the US — with galleries or customers able to order one or more images from your Gallery.
- Distribution handled by us – We manage packaging, fulfillment, and global delivery. We additionally look for gallery placement options in our growing Global Gallery Program.
- 80% of profits – You receive the majority of profits from all commissions or gallery sales — always.
- BV Author Portal access – As a TSSN Artisan, you receive lifetime access to the BV author portal, tools, and community to connect with other BV Authors and Artisans.
- Ongoing support – Have an idea for a cool project? From internal applications for funding or collaboration with other BV creatives, we provide another resource for your endeavors.
“You don’t take a photograph. You make it.”
TSSN Triptychs
Under TSSN, we exclusively publish Triptych Galleries—three curated images presented in a gallery.
Why Three?
Three images creates space for voice, narrative, cohesion—or contrast. You don’t need to be an expert in fine art theory. If you’ve got three images that hold meaning to you, you already have what it takes to apply.
The word triptych comes from the Greek for “three folds.” It’s a format used for centuries, capturing visual art across three frames.
Light Notes
We believe visual art isn’t just about what’s seen—it’s about what’s felt. A Light Note is a short written or recorded message from the artist that gives context to their Triptych Gallery.
Press play to hear a Light Note from a published BV Artisan.
Sample Light Note — audio playback comes online with the bookend system in Wave 2.
In a world where images are consumed in seconds, a Light Note slows the moment down. It gives the work a voice. It reminds viewers that behind every frame is a moment in time — hand crafted art from an artist with thoughts and emotions.
Where Will Your Story Go?
TSSN
The creative side of the house.
Learn more about TSSN, the creative house under BV Press where Light Travels. More information about our philosophy, the Global Gallery Program, and how we help art move through the world.
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You’ve got a story: Three images. One voice.
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Ready to publish your Triptych?
Send us three images and answer three questions. We review applications every 2–3 weeks.