Literary agents looking for books about art — page 3
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want art, based on what they say on their public websites. “art” is a subject tag; its identifier is art. 72 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
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Agents (51–72 of 72)
I represent fiction and non-fiction for children and for adults. I'm currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse points of view. I also want general adult fiction,…
He is interested in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, especially cultural history, politics, biography, and the arts.
Says: “stories featuring artists of any kind”
She’s selectively building her list in nonfiction in the areas of science and technology; current events; law and politics; memoir; business and marketing; and art, design, food, and lifestyle.
As an agent, she has a small list and is particularly interested in art, history, and mind/body/spirit titles.
David Patterson represents a wide variety of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and literary fiction, with an emphasis on journalists, public figures, scholars, and performers. His children's interests have informed h…
Says: “literary and art history”
Says: “music and art history”
Says: “books about art”
Says: “personal narratives on art”
Says: “stories with artistic themes”
She is a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star and is excited to be building her list with an emphasis on all things romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction. She’s proud to work with authors who have a vivid imagination…
Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…
Says: “literature and the arts”
In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…
Steve created a client list as a literary agent and Director of the Books Division at Abrams that features a wide range of global thought leaders, innovators, and people of substantial accomplishment in such fields as sp…
Non-fiction: Archaeology; Art; Architecture; Autobiographies; Education / Academics; Gardening; Genealogy; Health / Medicine; Science / Technology; Sociology
As an agent, Leigh represents exclusively adult nonfiction. She loves working on illustrated books of all stripes and is drawn to fresh perspectives and books that help people live better, more meaningful lives. She re…
He loves working with writers who have a deep and singular insight into their chosen world. In non-fiction, I am primarily interested in: cultural history; biography; art history; film; religion and spirituality; psycho…
Says: “exploring new arenas of art, culture, and community”
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…
Says: “A graduate of SCAD’s film and television department, his focus on writing for the screen and stage slowly transitioned to the world of books.”
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