By Kris Hurst, Arts Engagement Coordinator
Contribute to the Ignite Art, Poetry, and Short Story Anthology Project! Submissions open through November 13.
Artist Emil Alzamora
An anthology is a collection of selected literary pieces, passages, or works of art, usually highlighting a theme. Rue Sparks, our Maker-in-Residence for Fall 2023, is collecting work for an anthology that will feature work from patrons of all ages! Work can be created independently or you can connect with Rue during an open studio or class to work on a piece to contribute.
The optional theme for the anthology is “Growth,” however all work will be considered.
Artwork, comics, poetry, short nonfiction, and fiction from the community are all welcome.
All work must be original.
Multiple submissions and previously published work are allowed.
Work must be appropriate for all ages and will be broken into three sections: Kids, Teens, and Adults.
Works can be submitted through this link or in person at Ignite Studio.
Not sure where to start?
Download this prompt sheet for inspiration!
All work is due by Nov. 13, 2023.
September thru October, pop in during open studio for a work session and to get guidance from Rue.
During November and December, stop by the Maker-in-Residence studio to help put together the anthology.
Open Studios Fall 2023:
Tues 9/12 • 1-5pm
Sun 9/24 • 12-4pm
Mon 10/02 • 4-7pm
Sat 10/14 • 12-4pm
Tues 10/17 • 1-4pm
Sun 10/29 • 12-4pm
Thurs 11/9 • 12-4pm
Sat 11/18 • 12-3pm
Mon 11/20 • 4-7pm
Sun 11/26 • 12-4pm
Mon 12/4 • 4-7pm
Thurs 12/7 • 2:30-4:30pm
Celebrate the culmination of this work at the Anthology Launch Party on December 9th from 3-5:30pm.
Part book launch, part creativity session, this laid-back event is a chance to get to know the creators highlighted in the Makerspace anthology, ask your burning questions on ‘how they did it,’ and end the year right: making even more things!
We are looking forward to seeing your submissions!