Every spring, Élan Literary Magazine hosts a writing contest for middle schoolers in celebration of the National Poetry Month in April. This year, there’s a twist: we will also include art! For the first time in Élan history, our literary magazine will celebrate the art of students between 6th and 8th grade in our annual Middle School Writing and Art Contest.
The winners of this contest are awarded a certificate and publication of their work on the Élan website. Publication can offer professional creditability, academic recognition, a wider audience, and better opportunities for your writing and art.
Art can be submitted in any medium: painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, photography, et cetera. Submissions must be sent to elanlitmagazine@gmail.com with the name of the student in the subject line.
Submission emails should include a clear picture of the artwork (in .jpeg or .png file format) and a professional 3rd person biography. We do not accept submissions containing inappropriate or unprofessional content. This includes depiction of any drugs or alcohol, gore, or fanart. Writing guidelines remain the same. If you need a refresher, refer to this link: https://www.elanlitmag.com/middle-school-writing-submit
As members of the Élan staff, we believe that young writers and artists deserve recognition. We hope young artists of all disciplines understand they have a place in the world. We hope Élan will be your first publication and a defying step into your passion. We believe in you and will always take care and pride when working with your art.
“Sometimes, I cling onto / life like death. / I meditate, hands poised on / my lap as tightropes, / floating like Buddha with / the world below me. / I am touching the sky. / Raindrops or bullets.” - Worship/War by Su Thar Nyein
Please visit our website at https://www.elanlitmag.com/middle-school-writing-submit for further information regarding guidelines and when to submit for Élan’s annual Middle School Art and Writing Contest.
Good luck! We look forward to seeing your work.
Signed,
Chloe Backes, Jamie Lohse, Layla Stalford
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