Call for Submissions on Theme of "Trauma and the Body": Tendrils Journal

Tendrils (a new art and literature journal focused on trauma) is seeking submissions of visual art and short-form literature for its premiere issue.

The first edition of Tendrils will explore the profound theme of trauma and the body—how it’s held, manifested, and transmitted in physical form. We invite creators to interpret this theme in their unique way, whether conceptually in abstraction, or more realistically.

We aim to create a space where art and literature can intersect, offering a platform for voices that explore the nuanced and often difficult conversation around trauma.

We value and respect artists and their work and believe artists should be paid.

Each selected artist and writer will be paid a predetermined flat fee. We are currently researching what amount would be equitable with the help of resources such as W.A.G.E. Each selected artist will also receive at least one copy of the issue free of charge.

Deadline: Nov. 18, 2024

• Address the theme of trauma and the body

• Submitter must be 18 years old or older, and live in the US and/or its territories

• Artworks can be of any medium or size (if video or performance, please submit a still image)

• Artist Statement about how the work addresses the theme (between 100 and approximately 300 words)

• For art submissions: upload jpg (jpeg) files. The longest side should be no greater than 2000 pixels. Each file must be saved as “FirstnameLastname_Title”

• For literature submissions: upload pdf files. Each file must be saved as “FirstnameLastname_Title”

• Literature must be short-form (poetry, essay, short story, etc.), OR an excerpt from a long-form text. (max. 1000 words)

• Max 4 submissions will be reviewed. 

Submit your work here.