Sunday, March 29, 2020

Call for Submissions: The Closed Eye Open

Submit your work to The Closed Eye Open

The Closed Eye Open is an art & literature website that was started as an exploration of consciousness. Our main goal is to feature a wide range of art forms that connect in some way with this pursuit. We welcome everyone who has an interest in this topic, from established writers & artists, to those in academic disciplines, to those who simply are fascinated with how the mind works.

We're interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to consciousness. Whether your own interest in consciousness stems from a scientific background, a spiritual tradition, a liberal arts discipline, or an intrinsic desire to investigate your own subjective world, you have a place here. We would like to explore the creative output of anyone who has spent time with the big questions--whether those questions are on the grand cosmic scale, are more focused on the human condition, or are grounded in personal and practical concerns.

Although we are emphasizing subject matter that includes "heightened" consciousness of visionary, mystical, and psychedelic states, we're very much open to work where these areas are not the primary focus. Work that engages with the consciousness in other ways is certainly welcome, whether that engagement is obvious or subtle.

We are considering all forms of visual art (drawings, painting, photography, digital, etc.) and writing (flash fiction, poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction/essay). We will also consider hybrids that combine various forms.

See our Submittable link for submission guidelines.

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