Trauma and the Government, Issue 3
Submissions Open
Tendrils, a trauma-focused art & literary journal, seeks visual art and short-form literature for our upcoming “Trauma and the Government” issue. This edition will explore the profound theme of trauma and the government—how policy, laws, and programs have rippled through communities, neighborhoods, and lives.
The work can reflect historical or contemporary themes related to local, national, or global policies, laws, etc. We’re interested in thoughtful, bold, and distinctive voices that contribute fresh and meaningful perspectives to this topic. We invite artists and writers to submit work that offers a unique perspective, whether abstract, realistic, or something else entirely.
The work submitted can reflect governments from around the world, but we ONLY publish US-based (incl. territories) artists and writers. Each selected artist and writer will be paid a $20 honorarium.
Fee: There is no fee for submission.
Deadline: Dec. 19, 2026
What kind of art can you submit?
Art submissions: any medium or size that explores the themes of trauma and the government.
Literature: Short-form pieces (max. 1000 words) such as poetry, essays, and short stories that focus on the trauma and the government theme. We're open to considering an excerpt if you have a long-form work that aligns.
Deadline: Dec. 19, 2026
Address the theme of “Trauma and the Government”
Only original, human-created works will be considered.
Submitter MUST be 18 years old or older
Submitter MUST 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 AND a link to view the video)
Artist Statement about how the work addresses the theme (between 100 and approximately 300 words)
For art submissions: upload jpg (jpeg) files at 300dpi. The longest side should be no greater than 3500 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 2 submissions will be reviewed.
Each selected artist and writer will be paid an honorarium of $20. They will also receive a free printed copy of Tendrils, Trauma and the Government issue.
Selected art and literature will be published in a full-color printed edition. A small number of these works will also be showcased in an online edition on our website, see Issue 2 as an example.
Submit your work here.
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