Aurtistic Zine is a DSTL Arts publication focused on acceptance and showcasing the diverse talents of autistic individuals as well as their family members. With this zine we hope to provide a platform that highlights the strengths of the autism community. We want to show the individual as a whole person and not just a missing piece to a puzzle.
Each zine produced will have a specific theme. The current theme, and submission period, can be found in the submissions guidelines below.
Submissions to Aurtistic Zine are FREE and open to Autistic individuals and their immediate family, ages 6 and up, residing in the U.S. Artists whose work is selected for publication will be notified prior to the upcoming zine release date, and will be eligible to receive one (1) free copy of the published zine. Additional copies may be purchased at the zine release party, or online, after the zine release date.
Please read the following submission guidelines before submitting your work for consideration. Any submissions that do not follow our guidelines will not be considered for publication.
For any questions regarding the biannual Aurtistic Zine, feel free to email us at AurtisticZine@DSTLArts.org
Each zine produced will have a specific theme. The current theme, and submission period, can be found in the submissions guidelines below.
Submissions to Aurtistic Zine are FREE and open to Autistic individuals and their immediate family, ages 6 and up, residing in the U.S. Artists whose work is selected for publication will be notified prior to the upcoming zine release date, and will be eligible to receive one (1) free copy of the published zine. Additional copies may be purchased at the zine release party, or online, after the zine release date.
Please read the following submission guidelines before submitting your work for consideration. Any submissions that do not follow our guidelines will not be considered for publication.
For any questions regarding the biannual Aurtistic Zine, feel free to email us at AurtisticZine@DSTLArts.org
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Submission period: Ongoing, year-round
Publication Deadlines Spring Issue: March 1st Fall Issue: September 1st Submissions accepted online, and must follow our guidelines. Submission GuidelinesWe accept:
Submission is FREE, and if selected, contributors will receive one (1) FREE contributor's copy of the new issue of Aurtistic Zine. Contributors must be ages 6 or older, and reside in the U.S. Youth ages 6–17 years old may submit artwork that is not related to the current theme for our Featured Artists section. Theme-related submissions are accepted by individuals ages 14 and older. Individuals may submit up to two (2) submissions in each category. |
Volume 3; Issue 2 (Fall Issue, 2021)
Universal Design Over the last year we have all seen the gymnastics that our global society has had to do in order to continue to function amidst the pandemic. Love it or hate it, the government, employers, schools and many more systems have had to incorporate remote and virtual learning. Suddenly, companies and institutions were able to make accommodations for those with pre-existing conditions. One thing that was made clear as these virtual processes began implementation was that the accessibility in employment and education that had previously seemed impossible for the disabled community was now feasible. That struck me and stayed with me, so when I was introduced recently to the concept of Universal Design, my ears perked up. I knew immediately that this would be the theme for our next issue of Aurtistic Zine. The Center for Excellence in Universal Design defines "Universal Design" as the “design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it. This is not a special requirement, for the benefit of only a minority of the population. It is a fundamental condition of good design. If an environment is accessible, usable, convenient and a pleasure to use, everyone benefits. By considering the diverse needs and abilities of all, throughout the design process, universal design creates products, services and environments that meet people’s needs. Simply put, universal design is good design." What I would like to ask of you, our contributors, is to look at your day-to-day life and show us what can be improved to make your life, and that of those around you, better. This is not just limited to the design of a building, but also how we learn, or craft, or do business: anything and everything. How will our future look if our ideas can be implemented not just for the betterment of individuals, but for all? We seek visual art, comics, photography, stories, poetry, flash fiction or creative nonfiction (500 words or less) that express the idea of “Universal Design,” work that envisions a more accessible world for everyone. |
All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshops
Please note: Due to COVID-19 closures, this program is currently postponed. It will resume in Program Year 2021-2022.
Our Editorial Board conducts a community-based, mini-zine making workshop series offered in partnership with several libraries and community spaces throughout Northeast, East, and South Los Angeles.
Individuals from various neighborhoods in our community come together and work with our Editorial Board to develop stories, poetry, comics, and illustrations in mini-zines. This workshop series is ongoing, and meets once a month (except for holidays) at various locations in Los Angeles, and these workshops are open to people of all ages, regardless of background. Participants in this workshop are also invited to submit longer works of art to the either our biannual Art Block Zine, Aurtistic Zine, and/or our e-zine.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for frequent updates about time and location for our upcoming All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshops! Below, you’ll find our current All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshop sites where you can join us on a regular basis.
For any questions regarding the All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshops, feel free to contact us by email at Info@DSTLArts.org.
Our Editorial Board conducts a community-based, mini-zine making workshop series offered in partnership with several libraries and community spaces throughout Northeast, East, and South Los Angeles.
Individuals from various neighborhoods in our community come together and work with our Editorial Board to develop stories, poetry, comics, and illustrations in mini-zines. This workshop series is ongoing, and meets once a month (except for holidays) at various locations in Los Angeles, and these workshops are open to people of all ages, regardless of background. Participants in this workshop are also invited to submit longer works of art to the either our biannual Art Block Zine, Aurtistic Zine, and/or our e-zine.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for frequent updates about time and location for our upcoming All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshops! Below, you’ll find our current All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshop sites where you can join us on a regular basis.
For any questions regarding the All-Ages Mini-Zine Workshops, feel free to contact us by email at Info@DSTLArts.org.