Aurtistic Zine – Submission Form
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Aurtistic Zine is an annual DSTL Arts publication focused on showcasing the diverse talents of Autistic individuals. With this zine we hope to provide a platform that highlights the artistry of the Autism community. We want to show the individual as a whole person and not just a missing piece to a puzzle.
Submissions to Aurtistic Zine are FREE and open to individuals on the Autism spectrum, ages 6 and up, residing in the U.S. Please read the following submission guidelines before submitting your artwork for consideration. Submissions that do not follow our guidelines will not be considered for publication.
Artists whose work is accepted for publication will receive one (1) FREE contributor's copy of the upcoming issue of Aurtistic Zine. We will contact you should your work be accepted for publication within three (3) weeks after our current deadline.
Submission period:
February 15, 2024 – July 31, 2024
- Expected publication date: September 15, 2024
Submissions are accepted online only and must follow our guidelines.
Current Theme: Play
Submission Guidelines
- Submitting Artists must be on the Autism spectrum, ages 6 or older, and reside in the U.S.
- Submitting Artists must also agree to the Terms of Use noted on this submission form and guarantee that no part of this submission is generated using Artificial Intelligence platforms.
- Youth ages 6–17 years old may submit artwork that is not related to the current theme for our Featured Artists section.
- Theme-related submissions are accepted from individuals ages 14 and older.
- Theme-related submissions that do not fit under the current theme will not be considered for publication.
- For more details about the current theme and possible inspiration, go to https://DSTLArts.org/aurtisticzine
- Media-specific guidelines below:
Creative Writing Submissions:
- All creative writing submissions must be typed, 12pt., Times New Roman font, or similar, and must include title and author’s name as you wish it to appear in the zine.
- Creative writing submissions must be uploaded in either .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
- Submissions must be written primarily in English and/or Spanish. Other languages welcome within your text, but the overall written work must be primarily English or Spanish.
Poetry:
- All types, forms, and styles accepted (ex. haiku, sonnet, free-form, etc.)
- Up to two (2) poems, not to exceed five (5) pages total.
- Poetry submissions must be formatted as you would want them to appear in the zine. (Note: the font will be changed, but your line breaks, indentations, etc. will be preserved as much as possible)
Flash Fiction/Short Stories/Creative Nonfiction:
- 500 words or less
- Single-spaced
- Up to two (2) works of prose per person
- Ensure all spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. is complete and finalized. No edits shall be made after submission.
Visual Art Submissions (including Mixed Media/Collage and Ceramics):
All visual art must be submitted as:
- .JPG or .PNG format at 300dpi resolution (print-ready resolution only, NO SCREEN SHOTS OR SOCIAL MEDIA DOWNLOADS)
- All artwork must be converted to CMYK color space.
Comics:
- 8.5” x 11” margins, portrait orientation. Anything outside 8.5” x 11” margin will be cropped out, so keep important elements within those margins.
- Four (4) pages per comic, maximum
- Artists may submit up to two (2), 4pg. comics (8 pages total of illustrated work)
Photography and Illustrations (including Mixed Media/Collage and Ceramics):
- 8.5”x 11” margins
- .JPG or .PNG format, 300dpi (print-ready resolution only, NO SCREEN SHOTS OR SOCIAL MEDIA DOWNLOADS)
- Artists may submit up to two (2) illustrations and/or two (2) photographs