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Auroras & Blossoms Is Growing!

Hello everyone!

2021 has been a time of reflection for us. For many months, we wondered how to make Auroras & Blossoms more inclusive of the diversity of voices in this world.

We love featuring inspirational artists in our publications. But we also believe that it is important to give a platform to those who do not consider themselves artists and still do inspirational things. Their work matters too!

We are delighted to announce that Auroras & Blossoms is changing and growing! Read below for more information.

Our Logo

Did you notice the acronym “A.R.T.” has replaced the word “art”?

The acronym stands for “Actions Rally Thoughts.” This motto means that art is no longer the sole focus of our platform. From now on, we also want to feature narratives, anecdotes, stories, and testimonies that nurture hope and optimism in every facet of life.

So who can submit to us? Anyone who has a positive story to share. This includes business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people ages 13 and over. If you are working on an uplifting project or concept, we want to hear from you as well!

PoArtMo

This change also applies to PoArtMo, which now stands for “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum.”

PoArtMo remains a yearly movement, of course. But now it is an invitation to business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between (ages 13 and over) to come together to bring positivity and upliftment to the forefront.

The PoArtMo Collective

Last but not least, the PoArtMo Collective has turned into an exclusive network of people (entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, activists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people) who follow the “Positive Actions Rally Thoughts & Momentum” mantra.

The collective offers opportunities for members to collaborate with one another on uplifting projects (books and exhibitions), build relationships, and support one another. 

Membership to the collective is free but requires an application process. Visit this page for more information.

We hope that you will enjoy the changes we have implemented and cannot wait to read your feedback. We know that today’s announcement is a great new step in our journey!

David & Cendrine.

PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2): Cover Reveal

Hello everyone!

Last week, we announced that we had two major pieces of news to share with you.

The first one is the unveiling of the cover for the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2)!

As you can see, this cover is very different from Volume 1. We went for something simple, yet intriguing, so people know that they can expect more than uplifting words.

Speaking of which, congratulations once again to the artists whose works will be featured in this new volume of our yearly anthology!

Poetry: Amanda Baker, Lakshman Bulusu, Claire Champommier, Tara Dasso, Lynn DeLong, Ken Allan Dronsfield, Stacie Eirich, Nicole S Entin, Casandra Hernández Ríos, D. R. James, Emory Jones, Brice Maiurro, Zia Marshall, Julia McNamara, Kathryn Sadakierski, Anna Sallee, Wesley Sims, Giuseppe Sloan, Bri Stoever, Mike Todd, and Shelby Wilson.

Six word stories: Cindelle Ancajas, Amanda Baker, Melissa Frentsos, Lisa Marie Lopez, and Chris Slade.

Short stories and flash fiction: Rati Pednekar, Anna Sallee, and J.W. Wood.

Visual art: Azelle Elric, Ángeles Martínez Pomata, and Annette Solakoglu.

From the editors: photography, a flashku, and a pareiku.

Note to selected artists: If you have opted to receive royalties, Draft2Digital will send you an email to accept payments when volume 2 is published.

What’s Next?

We are putting the final touches to the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2) and should be able to announce a release date very soon!

As a reminder, there will be no pre-ordering period. However, you will be able to purchase copies at a reduced price for two weeks following the release of the anthology.

In the meantime…

David & Cendrine

Two Major Announcements Coming Soon!

Hey there everyone.

You may have noticed that we have been quiet lately.

We have some major news coming your way very soon. The news concerns the direction Auroras & Blossoms will be taking, plus a few more things.

Please keep reading our newsletters for future developments, we can’t wait to share with you what we have been working on. But suffice to say that it will expand our offerings significantly to a whole wider audience!

For all of you who are subscribed to us, we thank you for your dedicated support and your continued interest in the projects that we continue to create.

Keep reading and writing friends, your work needs to be shared with the world.

David & Cendrine.

Last Day to Submit to Us: Free Submission Window for 12 Hours!

Hello everyone!

Today, July 31, 2021, is the last day to submit to our PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 3)! Do not delay and send us something asap. (We might not re-open our submission window for a long time…)

To motivate you further, we are running a 12-hour free submission window. Yes, you read it right. You can submit to us for free for the next 12 hours!!!

We are waving the $3 fee per piece. It means that if your work is selected, you will receive a free PDF copy of the anthology. Artists interested in receiving royalty payments will be able to avail of this opportunity for a small donation instead of the usual $6 fee per piece.

To take advantage of our free submission offer, you must contact us via email by the deadline of July 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Check your local time zone here.

  • Email address: submissions@abpositiveart.com
  • Subject: Free submission + full name

Do NOT send us any work directly! Wait for our response containing the submission form for the anthology and our rules / guidelines within the next 12 hours. We also ask that you take the time to read everything carefully before submitting your work to us.

Emails sent after the above deadline will require the usual submission fee to be considered. We will accept regular (paid) submissions until August 2, 2021, in case you read this blog post late.

We look forward to reading you!

David & Cendrine

Announcing the July Winner of our Newsletter Subscriber Contest

Hello there everyone!

Did you know that you could win a free submission to one of our anthologies? This free entry will also include a free digital copy of the magazine, if we decide to select your work for publication!

We will select one random winner every month.

We are very happy to announce a winner for June. And the winner is: Nayantara Rao. Congratulations Nayantara!

Please get in touch with us at info@abpositiveart.com. You have until July 26, 2021, to collect your prize and we will then send you the entry form for our current anthologies.

If any of you would like to have a chance to win a free submission, then don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. Click the link below and fill in the simple form.

https://abpositiveart.com/newsletter/

We look forward to picking another random winner from our subscribers in August.

Keep making great art folks!

David & Cendrine

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