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PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2): Update to Selected Artists List!

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On October 4, 2021

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello everyone!

We have some fantastic news to share with you. We know that it will be both exciting and a massive relief to you.

Further to our previous communication, our PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2) has now been filled with additional content and we have enough material to move forward with the Anthology!

Congratulations to the artists whose beautiful works will be featured in this upcoming new release. Their names are found in our updated artists list below:

Poetry: Amanda Baker, KB Ballentine, Beth Brody, Lakshman Bulusu, Claire Champommier, John Collins, Tara Dasso, Lynn DeLong, Stacie Eirich, Nicole S. Entin, Casandra Hernández Ríos, D. R. James, Emory Jones, Jackie Kirman, Virginia Kovach, Brice Maiurro, Zia Marshall, Julia McNamara, Kathryn Sadakierski, Anna Sallee, Julie A. Sellers, Wesley Sims, Giuseppe Sloan, 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: TR Biggar, Sharon Dockweiler, Lorraine Horsley, Smita Das Jain, Rati Pednekar, Sabiha Rizvi, Anna Sallee, and J.W. Wood.

Visual art: Azelle Elric, Theodore Heublein, Ángeles M. Pomata, Annette Solakoglu, and Justin Smith.

From the editors: a flashku and a pareiku.

What’s Next?

Now that the future outlook of the Anthology is finally looking a lot more secure, we are looking for some passionate individuals who are keen to promote it and themselves when it comes out.

Are you one of the selected artists on the list above? If so, we would like to offer you the opportunity to be featured on our blog or PoArtMo Podcast. Rules:

  • If you have paid the full fee ($6 per piece), you are entitled to a full interview on our blog or our PoArtMo Podcast. You will have to let us know what you prefer.
  • If you have paid a partial fee / donation (starting at $3 per piece), you are entitled to a mini-interview on our blog (3-4 questions).

Contact Us Via Email to Either Confirm or Reconfirm Your Interest

Because of our very busy schedules, we are unable to contact each selected contributor separately. So, whether you have previously confirmed your interest in the interview or not, we are asking you to reach out to us via email. This extra step will ensure that we can save time and publish the Anthology within a reasonable timeframe.

Email address: info@abpositiveart.com

Deadline to confirm your interest in being interviewed: October 10, 2021 (11:59 p.m. CDT)

(Once again, only the selected contributors who have paid a fee will qualify for an interview on our blog or a guest spot on our PoArtMo podcast)

We look forward to sharing further news with you soon regarding the Anthology, once the editing process is completed!

Happy creating folks and as always, thanks for reading.

David & Cendrine.

PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 3): Submission Window Open Again!

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On August 30, 2021

In Announcements, Submission Calls, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello folks!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the re-opening of our submissions to the PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 3).

We invite artists, business owners, entrepreneurs, activists, artists, philanthropists, and anyone else in between, especially young people ages 13 and over, to submit to us for potential inclusion.

We are especially interested in hearing from people who are working on uplifting projects or concepts!

Please note that our submission pages have changed. Make sure that you read everything carefully, so we can consider your submissions.

Click here to access our submission page

NB: Submissions to the PoArtMo Anthology: Youth Edition are also open!

Free Submission for the First 10 People Who Contact Us!

We are offering free submission slots to the first 10 people who will contact us.

We are waiving the $3 fee per piece, which means that if your work is selected, you will receive a free PDF copy of the anthology. Contributors 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 offer, you must contact us via email.

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

Rules:

  • You can only submit one piece for free. Should you wish to send us additional work, you will have to pay the regular fee.
  • 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.
  • Deadline to contact us: September 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Check your local time zone here.
  • Our free submission window will automatically close at the deadline, whether the 10 free slots have been secured or not.
  • You cannot apply for this offer if you took advantage of our last free submission window.
  • If you contact us to secure your free slot but do not send us anything for consideration within a week, you will not be allowed to avail of any of our free offers in the future.

We cannot wait to read you!

David & Cendrine.

PoArtMo Anthology (Volume 2): Cover Reveal

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On August 16, 2021

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

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…

Check out our current submission calls!

David & Cendrine

The PoArtMo Mini-Reviews – Taiyō no ko Esuteban

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On July 22, 2021

In PoArtMo Mini-Reviews, Reviews, The PoArtMo Corner

Today’s mini-review was written by Azelle Elric.

PoArtMo Mini-Reviews are short, quick-read reviews written by members of the PoArtMo Collective. Our goal is to introduce you to art (books, documentaries, movies, etc.) that you may not be familiar with, and that both adults and youths alike can enjoy.

Taiyō no ko Esuteban (The Mysterious Cities of Gold – TV Series)

Genre: Action, adventure, science-fiction, history, myths, archeology.

Year: French Japanese animated series originally aired in France from September 1983 to June 1984, 39 episodes.

Creator(s): The story was written by Jean Chalopin and Bernard Deyriès, and is very loosely based on the novel ‘The King’s Fifth’ by Scott O’Dell. The series’ chief director was Hisayuki Toriumi.

Summary:

Barcelona, 1532. Esteban is an impulsive young orphan who wants to find his father. He follows Mendoza, the navigator who saved his life ten years ago, in a Spanish expedition toward the New World.

The main aim of this expedition: the discovery of the Seven Cities of Gold.

During his journey from Spain to South America, Esteban will meet his best friends : Zia an Incan girl and Tao the last descendant of the Mu Empire (Hiva Empire in English).

Inspiration: 5 stars.
Positivity: 5 stars.
Family-friendliness: 5 stars.

Why we like it: Another French Japanese series with a beautiful animation, beautiful landscapes and a wonderful soundtrack. I’m fond of Tao, but my favourite character is without a doubt Mendoza, he is neither totally evil nor totally good, I find him rather realistic in his characterization.

Who can read / watch: Everyone aged 7 and above.

Favorite moment: The discovery of the solar ship Solaris in episode 6. I was (and still am) totally devastated when it was destroyed in episode 9…

PoArtMo verdict: A wonderful TV show, I eagerly awaited the documentary at the end of each episode as to how it was made! It was my first discovery of the pre-Columbian civilizations and an absolute revelation!

For more information on the show, check out these links below.

The Mysterious Cities of Gold – Wikipedia

IMDb – The Mysterious Cities of Gold

The Mysterious Cities of Gold Cartoon Intro Opening Theme HD

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uy-0UQi6e6A

Inspired by this review of Taiyō no ko Esuteban?

Create your own artwork and submit it to us for potential inclusion in one of our publications. We now offer ongoing royalties to paying contributors.

Announcement: In Memoriam – The Arthur Ellis Exhibition

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On July 15, 2021

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

Hey there everyone.

It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of the father of Auroras & Blossoms co-founder David Ellis.

Arthur Ellis became a blind artist in his sixties but he never let that stop him! He was an incredible inspiration to many artists and people outside of his immediate family. He leaves a stunning legacy that will live on for many years to come.

Auroras & Blossoms founders Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis have teamed up to pay tribute to Arthur and give him an exhibition to allow you all to sample the wonderful dynamics of his truly unique artwork.

The exhibition can be found on our website, along with Arthur’s bio at https://abpositiveart.com/arthur-ellis-exhibition.

In the near future, we plan on releasing a coffee table book featuring dozens of Arthur’s artworks. If you enjoy this exhibit, kindly consider donating to us, to help us cover the costs of this upcoming release. Thank you so much!

Rest in peace, Arthur Ellis.

You are gone but you will certainly never be forgotten. You will be remembered as a true individual who left his guiding light for others.

David & Cendrine

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