VOLUME 8 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN

The Awakening Magazine is an independent art publication showcasing artists from Ventura County and beyond.

This magazine is built through open submissions and instinctive curation. Each volume becomes a record of the artists, ideas, and moments that shape our time.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Submissions open May 24 and close June 12

  • Selected artists will be notified in July

  • Artists can choose between two submission options:

  1. Free submission includes only 1 artwork submission.

  2. Expanded submission ($5) Includes up to 3 total images.

LAYOUT FOR VOL.8

  • This volume will feature a salon-style layout.

  • Some artists may receive a full page, while others may be grouped with complementary works.

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • Maximum file size: 10MB per image

  • 300 DPI recommended

  • Images should be cropped and presentation-ready

  • Avoid distracting shadows or poor lighting

IMPORTANT

The information you provide may be used directly in the magazine.

Please review your responses carefully. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation matter for accurate printing.

SUBMISSION OPTIONS

Artists may submit a single work or a small portfolio for a more complete consideration :

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*Portfolio Submission ($5) Recommended* 

Submit up to 3 artworks and present a stronger, more complete view of your practice. Seeing multiple works allows us to better understand your voice, themes, and consistency.

You can add more images of your work in sets of 3 for $5 each

Single Image Submission

Submit 1 artwork for consideration.This is an introductory option that presents a single image rather than a full body of work

* One free submission per artist.*

Submissions will always remain open and accessible. This system allows us to grow while keeping our core intact.