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“Emotion” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline December 31, 2023

The artist's and writer's call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Emotion issue is now open.

Emotion fills, lifts, erupts, freezes, floods, and empties us. Are we emotions, or are feelings simply impulses that appear and disappear from our consciousness? Does emotion take us to a higher plane of existence or simply along a preprogrammed path? What are we without these feelings? How do we express them? What in our environment triggers them? Are they contagious? Share your interpretation of what is or inspires EMOTION.

Submitted on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 21:17

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“Abstract” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline August 31, 2023

The artist's and writer's call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Abstract issue is now open.

Abstractions are all around us. Ideas can be abstract, existing as an idea, feeling or quality but not having a tangible existence. Some conversations can be abstract, vague, theoretical, and not based on particular examples or facts. And, of course, there is abstract art which evokes feelings without trying to represent the appearance of people or things realistically. Abstract art, like poetry, offers a fragment of a mysteriously familiar narrative without directly revealing it in a realistic way. Reveal your most ABSTRACT thoughts.

Submitted on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 23:52

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“Spring” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline May 31, 2023

The artist's and writer's call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Spring issue is now open.

The current issue theme is spring. The seasons pull us from one state to another, perhaps from frozen, hibernating and quiet to thawed, reborn, and growing. Sometimes our spring lets us embrace something new, fall into first love, or see fresh horizons. Spring brings birds, butterflies, frogs, nests, tulips and fragrant blossoms. What’s the seasonal impact in your world? What makes spring more tantalizing than winter or summer? Spring can be literal, abstract, emotional or intellectual; past, present or future; brief or lifelong. Express your spring with words or imagery.

Submitted on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 21:55

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“Journey” International Open Call to Artists and Writers—Deadline February 28, 2023

The artist's and writer's call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Journey issue is now open.

The current issue theme is journey. We are all on a journey to another space. Sometimes our journey is an adventure, a quest, a road trip to push our limits or just to taste life’s pleasures. Other times it is to escape from what is to something better, to heal or find wholeness. What’s the destination? Is the destination more valuable than the path to it? Journeys can be physical, emotional or intellectual; past, present or future; brief or lifelong. Express your journey with words or imagery.

Submitted on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 21:35

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“Portraits” International Call - Art & Literature Journal - Deadline November 30, 2022

| Theme:

Portraits of people and animals tell such great stories. They evoke emotion. They suggest deeper meaning. They tell us about someone else, and maybe even ourselves. Sometimes they’re just beautiful. Or shocking. Or surprising. Share your PORTRAITS with words or imagery.

| Eligible Submissions:

Entries may include 2- and 3-dimensional media, such as paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, installations, ceramics, jewelry, fabric, sculpture, photos of performance art, fiction, poetry, short stories and other written explorations (up to 1,800 words). Submissions must be the original work of the applicant(s). Apply using the online form.

| Highlights:

Submitted on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 22:13

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“Summer” International Call - Art & Literature Journal - Deadline August 31, 2022

| Theme:

Summer of the soul, summer thunder, summer wine, summer fling, summer solstice. Summer represents a life phase of love, adventure and happiness. It’s a coming of age and a symbol of hope. The warmth of the summer sun softens our fears and worries. It’s a respite after a long, cold winter. It nurtures play and relaxation. And in it, nature becomes its most luxuriant. Share your literal, symbolic, or abstract interpretation of SUMMER.