Submission Guidelines
Submissions Open August 13 - October 23
Theme: Constellations
***Do not share/modify/reuse any work on Three Panels Press without crediting the artists/contributors.
Definitions
Ekphrastic: the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device; An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning.
How many pieces can I submit?
poetry: up to 5
prose: up to 3, no more than 1,500 words per piece
photography and artwork: up to 10
Where/How to submit
please submit your work to our JotForm. If you have any issues, please email us at threepanelspress@gmail.com or DM us on social media.
we accept writing in docx. & pdf. photography/art jpeg & png.
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for written work, please start each piece on a new page.
Guidelines/Rights
No work previously published in a professional capacity will be accepted. Work that you posted on social media or personal blogs, etc. are fine.
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We accept simultaneous submissions but let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBT+ entries.
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We are not able to provide payment at this time, but we hope to be able to in the future.
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If you submitted work to our last issue and you were accepted, please wait until the next issue to submit again. Thanks!
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Rights: by submitting to us, if accepted, you grant us first electronic rights and non-exclusive archival rights. all submissions remain the intellectual property of the artist. Rights revert back to the author upon publication.
What we are looking for
Stars in the sky. Ties that bind us. The twinkle in someone's eye. The zodiac. The freckles on someone's skin. Or something altogether different. We invite you to interpret Constellations however you see fit. We’re looking for art, poetry, prose, and photography that makes us audibly gasp. Put the sparkle in our eye as we view/read your piece.
Prompts (not required but for inspiration)
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Draw or write yourself as a constellation. What are your stars?
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Illustrate the invisible lines between strangers.
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Memories rarely exist alone. They cluster. Map yours.
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Reimagine the milky way as something earthly.
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Map your city as a constellation.
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Celestial soulmates
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What remains after distance?
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The mathematics of belonging
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Climate change and disappearing skies
Ekphrastic for issue 07
INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM—THE SOULS OF MILLIONS OF LIGHT YEARS AWAY is an immersive environment that fosters an out-of-body experience, heightens one’s senses, and produces a repetitive illusion through the use of lights and mirrors. Similar in appearance to stars in the galaxy, hundreds of LED lights hang and flicker in a rhythmic pattern that seems to suspend both space and time. The visitor becomes integral to this work as his or her body activates the environment while simultaneously vanishing into the infinite space. Continuing her exploration of the transience of life and the inevitability of death, this installation creates a harmonious and quiet place for visitors to contemplate their existence, reflect on the passage of time, and think about their relationship to the outer world. (Source: High Museum of Art in Atlanta)