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Tell Your Story. Reach Your Audience. Make an Impact.

Core Branded Stories is a community-supported program that helps artists, creators, and cultural organizations share meaningful work with the world — without the cost or complexity of traditional marketing.

We believe culture should be accessible to everyone. Our reduced community rates are reserved for individuals and groups whose projects strengthen arts, culture, and community.

Who Core Branded Stories Is For

This program is ideal for:

Independent artists
Cultural workers and organizers
Small creative businesses
Community groups
Emerging performers, filmmakers, writers, musicians, photographers, and multidisciplinary creators
Local programs, workshops, public events, and grassroots initiatives

If you’re launching a project, promoting an event, or sharing an important milestone, Core Branded Stories helps you reach audiences beyond your own network.

What You Get

Mini — $149

Short-format feature (under 100 words)
Perfect for quick announcements, new releases, event notices, or community updates.

Midi — $189

Expanded feature (up to 300 words)
Ideal for exhibitions, performances, milestones, program highlights, or creative work that needs added context.

Both formats include:

Professional editorial refinement
A published feature on Core Magazines
Strategic visibility through our culture-focused platform
Reduced community-supported pricing for subscribers

Why We Ask You to Apply

To stay aligned with our mission of removing cultural barriers, we prioritize stories that offer clear community or cultural impact.
Your application helps us:

Understand your project and goals
Allocate limited placements fairly
Assess timing and editorial fit
Support creators who most need visibility

How It Works

Subscribe to Core Magazines to access community-supported pricing.
Apply with the short 2-minute form below.
Once approved, you’ll receive a link to submit your content and complete payment for your Mini or Midi feature on the Services page.
We schedule your story based on timing, impact, and editorial availability.

Why This Program Matters

Core Branded Stories amplifies cultural voices, uplifts creators, and brings visibility to work that deserves to be seen.

It supports our mission of making culture accessible for everyone — while maintaining editorial quality and a sustainable publishing model.

Core Branded Stories — Community Pricing Application

Takes about 2 minutes.

Name *

First

Last

Email * City * Your Role / Profession
(Artist, organizer, filmmaker, performer, educator, etc.) * Your Community
Which community do you contribute to or identify with? (e.g., arts, dance, theatre, film, music, youth, neighbourhood group, cultural collective, etc.) * About Your Project
Briefly describe what you’re promoting. * Impact
How does your project benefit your community, audience, or culture? * How a Core Branded Story Helps You
Tell us how this feature will support your goals. * Timeline
When do you hope to publish this story? *

Ability to Pay (optional)

If cost is a barrier, note it here. This helps us prioritize support where needed.

Subscriber Confirmation *

I am a Core Magazines subscriber (required for community pricing).

Message (optional)

Become a Member

Get priority access and community pricing for Core Branded Stories.

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