The Vigil Center for the Arts & The Voices Project

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THE VIGIL CENTER FOR THE ARTS & THE VOICES PROJECT The Voices Project began with a desire to the tell stories of who we are & how we experience life. The Voices Project currently consists of the first anthology Voices de Q***r Femmes Volume I, we are currently taking entries for Volume II, Voices of Q***r Youth and now for Voices of a Generation. Voices de Q***r Femmes Volume Iis focused on the Le***an, Trans, & Q***r identified feminine persons of color. The anthology comprises of poems, narratives, sonnets, shocking moments and love stories to make you laugh, cry & critique the world around you. It is over 100 pages and includes more than 25 participants to make it all come together. It is a breathtaking piece of work that I hope you choose to consider adding to your personal & collective book collections. Voices de Q***r Femmes Volume II Now taking entries for publishing in 2019 The second volume opens the opportunity to all Le***an, Trans and Q***r identified Feminine Persons & our Femme Allies regardless of origins and because so many of us femmes love to cook there is a special section dedicated to "Dancing in the Kitchen" specific for your recipes. Send your submissions today to [email protected] Subject: Voices de Q***r Femmes Vol II, (Name or Nom de Plume) The deadline is December 31, 2018. Voices of Q***r Youth Anthology Now taking entries for publishing in 2019 If you are or know of a young person under the age of 25 and identifying as LGBTQI+ please send them our way with their stories, poems, narratives, and works of art! Send your submissions today to [email protected] Subject: Voices of Q***r Youth, (Name or Nom de Plume) The deadline is December 31, 2018. Anthology Submission Guidelines: Opinion pieces/social commentaries: 500-700 word Personal essays: 700-1400 word Poetry: 3 poems or no more than 1000 word Photography: At least 3 images emailed in high resolution JPEG, PDF, or PNG file Literary Submissions should be in Microsoft Word, one-inch margins or included in the email body Author's name or nom de plume Optional: photograph, website, bio details, plans for the future... Voices of a Generation This volume in The Voices Project reaches further into the current climate our nation faces with a goal of presenting alternative & positive outcomes to situations affecting all of our people and all of our lives as a global community. Now taking entries for publishing in 2018 Chapter 1: How to be the change you wish to see in the world… How can you/do you/would you operate to bring about positive change in our current political & socioeconomic climate? Email your response to [email protected] Subject: Voices of a Generation Chapter 1, (Name or Nom de Plume) Have an idea for a Chapter focus? Email The Editor! Chapters will be developed as the prior nears conclusion Our goal is to print in January 2019 In the wake of our great nation's current climate Voices of a Generation will culminate by being delivered to The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 PLEASE PARTICIPATE - THIS IS YOUR CALL & YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR VOICES HEARD...