Calling Greater Cincinnati teen Artists to submit art and writing to the Tellus Zine

Tellus Zine, a digital magazine made by teens, for teens, is now accepting submissions from students throughout Greater Cincinnati. The Zine is a digital publication that aims to provide a diverse space for young people to express themselves creatively through writing and art. Tellus is encouraging young adults from the ages of 13 to 21 to submit their artwork in various forms, including writing, non-fiction, drawing, painting, photography, video, animation, etc. to be considered for the second annual issue of Tellus online zine. Tellus Zine is run by an editorial board of 14 high school students from across Cincinnati who are committed to serve the zine’s mission while producing high quality art.

In Tellus’s second annual issue, we are urging applicants to consider the levels of transformation of their community and their own stage of becoming through the theme: Metamorphosis. The word “metamorphosis” connotes both physical and metaphysical changes, human and otherwise. Because today’s generation has had to adopt a sudden maturity that influences the way they perceive the world, the board is giving applicants an opportunity to explore changes both inside themselves and their society. This rich prompt holds much momentum and potential, and the board is excited to see how applicants respond to it. 

This theme allows opportunities for visualization and open interpretation, as it is personal and unique to everyone who chooses to tackle it. Our current call for submissions on the theme of Metamorphosis is now open and accepting submissions at telluszine.org until March 1, 2021.

Submissions will be reviewed by the Tellus Zine Editorial Board, consisting of 14 diverse high school students who hail from all over Greater Cincinnati. Tellus Zine and its Editorial Board are a creative offshoot of Kennedy Heights Art Center’s program Teen Artists for Change. The board meets twice a month to develop the Zine, review submissions, and plan events. They have the privilege of meeting with guest speakers, critiquing each other’s art, planning workshops, and attending field trips and book fairs.