We younger [Black] artists who create now intend to express our individual dark-skinned selves without fear or shame... We build our temples for tomorrow, strong as we know how, and we stand on top of the mountain, free within ourselves. -Langston Hughes, The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain Time to black out. It’s a Blackout. If we do not make space for ourselves, who will?  Black artists and writers submit to our open call for art + writing from and centered upon the Black experience.  This anthology is our temple for Black People of the African Diaspora. Create about our experiences, our happiness, our joy, our love, our growth, our hurt. We will show up here and be represented in our fullness.  Black Artists and Black creatives, this is a publication where we do what deities must— create.  We stand here on the work and love of our ancestors who push us forward and also push us inward to become more fully ourselves. Add us on social media at @GenreUrbanArts.  Blackout Submission Requirements: 

1. No Simultaneous submissions.
2. Must be own original and unpublished works.

Visual submissions: 

• 3-6 hi-res images, minimum 300 dpi, .jpg, .png, .pdf

Written submissions: 

• 2-3 written works, .doc, .docx, times new Roman, 12pt font
• poems- 30 lines or less
• prose, 1-3 pages

Genre: Urban Arts is the manifestation of a vision of Nakeysha Roberts Washington, M.S.Ed, an African American woman. She, along with Rico Lowe and Shimah Easter, have recently been preparing to present this opportunity solely for contemporary Black creatives.   Please review the details below.   Rules for submitting: Black Women Only.    Nonfiction or Creative Nonfiction  500 words or fewer   Poetry  2-4 poems with 50 lines or fewer  Prose  500 or fewerEnvisioned category caters to the windows of the soul. Visual Artists, please send photographs of original art.   Art Envisioned category caters to the windows of the soul. Visual Artists, please send photographs of original art.    Art    

• Title, Medium
• 1-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB)
• Artist statement

  Photography    

• Title, Medium
• 5-7 images (file size no greater than 64MB)
• Artist statement

Print Submission Requirements Genre: Urban Arts

FICTION•POETRY•NONFICTION•CREATIVE NONFICTION•CRITICAL WRITING•VISUAL ARTS•PHOTOGRAPHY•MUSIC REVIEW•FASHION EDITORIALS

Topic: Open to all themes and subjects.

First Publication Rights Requirement: All submitted work must be ORIGINAL and UNPUBLISHED. Read more in additional considerations below.

CATEGORIES:

Music Review

• Include 2-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Reviews should be 1000 words or fewer.

Nonfiction, Critical Writing, Fiction or Creative Nonfiction

• Limit your submission to 1000 words or fewer.

Poetry

• Submit 2-4 poems, each with 50 lines or fewer.

Art (Visual Arts)

• The "Art Envisioned" category welcomes submissions from visual artists. Please send photographs of your original artwork.
• Include title, medium, and 1-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Include a brief artist statement.

Photography

• Include title, medium, and 5-7 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Include a brief artist statement.

Fashion Editorials

• Include 4-6 high-resolution images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Provide a brief description of the editorial theme or concept.

Additional Considerations:

1. Formatting: Use a standard font and size (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt) and include your name, email address, and title on the first page of your submission.
2. Multiple Submissions: Limit yourself to one submission per category.
3. Simultaneous Submissions: We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
4. File Types: Submit each item as an individual file. Acceptable file formats are PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, and PNG.
5. There is no monetary exchange for published submission.
6. First Publication Rights Requirement:By submitting your work to Genre: Urban Arts, you agree to grant us the First Publication Rights upon acceptance of your submission. This means that if your work is selected for publication, we reserve the exclusive right to be the first platform to publish and showcase your work. After the initial publication in Genre: Urban Arts, the copyright reverts back to you, the author or creator, and you are free to republish your work elsewhere. However, we kindly request that you acknowledge Genre: Urban Arts as the original publisher in any subsequent publications. This requirement helps us maintain the freshness and uniqueness of our content, ensuring that our audience has access to original and previously unpublished works. By granting us the First Publication Rights, you contribute to our mission of promoting and celebrating urban arts and culture.

Please remember to follow all guidelines and requirements to ensure a smooth submission process. We look forward to reviewing your work! ***SUBMIT EACH ITEM AS AN INDIVIDUAL FILE***

Print Submission Requirements Genre: Urban Arts

FICTION•POETRY•NONFICTION•CREATIVE NONFICTION•CRITICAL WRITING•VISUAL ARTS•PHOTOGRAPHY•MUSIC REVIEW•FASHION EDITORIALS

Topic: Open to all themes and subjects.

First Publication Rights Requirement: All submitted work must be ORIGINAL and UNPUBLISHED. Read more in additional considerations below.

CATEGORIES:

Music Review

• Include 2-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Reviews should be 1000 words or fewer.

Nonfiction, Critical Writing, Fiction or Creative Nonfiction

• Limit your submission to 1000 words or fewer.

Poetry

• Submit 2-4 poems, each with 50 lines or fewer.

Art (Visual Arts)

• The "Art Envisioned" category welcomes submissions from visual artists. Please send photographs of your original artwork.
• Include title, medium, and 1-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Include a brief artist statement.

Photography

• Include title, medium, and 5-7 images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Include a brief artist statement.

Fashion Editorials

• Include 4-6 high-resolution images (file size no greater than 64MB).
• Provide a brief description of the editorial theme or concept.

Additional Considerations:

1. Formatting: Use a standard font and size (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt) and include your name, email address, and title on the first page of your submission.
2. Multiple Submissions: Limit yourself to one submission per category.
3. Simultaneous Submissions: We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
4. File Types: Submit each item as an individual file. Acceptable file formats are PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, and PNG.
5. There is no monetary exchange for published submission.
6. First Publication Rights Requirement:By submitting your work to Genre: Urban Arts, you agree to grant us the First Publication Rights upon acceptance of your submission. This means that if your work is selected for publication, we reserve the exclusive right to be the first platform to publish and showcase your work. After the initial publication in Genre: Urban Arts, the copyright reverts back to you, the author or creator, and you are free to republish your work elsewhere. However, we kindly request that you acknowledge Genre: Urban Arts as the original publisher in any subsequent publications. This requirement helps us maintain the freshness and uniqueness of our content, ensuring that our audience has access to original and previously unpublished works. By granting us the First Publication Rights, you contribute to our mission of promoting and celebrating urban arts and culture.

Please remember to follow all guidelines and requirements to ensure a smooth submission process. We look forward to reviewing your work! ***SUBMIT EACH ITEM AS AN INDIVIDUAL FILE***

‘On Your Radar’ is a new segment presented by Genre: Urban Arts with a goal to share a spotlight on visual and multimedia artists that you should be aware of. Our hope is to connect artists with new audiences and customers who may not have yet discovered their creative experiences and expressions.

Criteria:

• BIPOC artists (preferred not required; all artists are welcome)
• Formats: visual, digital, multimedia
• Instagram page & website (online space to showcase work)
• 3 links to submit for consideration