Header illustration by Heather.
This was going to be a very different newsletter but there’s been a lot going in Los Angeles these past couple of weeks. I’ve felt tired, sad, and angry: a cycle that doesn’t leave much room for extra writing.
At the same time, I’ve been heartened by the shows of solidarity across the city (and in other cities). My identity as a first-generation Latina has always been a big part of my writing. I am glad that if/when I write about this time, later, in the future, I can say: people were willing to speak out.
So, I leave you with a short note this month; I hope that’s okay.
In the meantime, I hope that you can find joy when possible. I hope that you lean into your community and hold your loved ones a little closer.
I’m grateful to know so many incredible writers and artist whose work helps me fill my cup. If you’d like something to read today, I suggest: “Instructions on Not Giving Up” by Ada Limón.
Keep scrolling for this month’s opportunities.
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😎 June Deadlines
✍🏼 Rolling deadline: Anaphora Arts Writing Bootcamp
✍🏼 Rolling submissions: Ploughshares Regular Reading Period
🎨 Due 6/20: ADA 35th Anniversary Art Submission (City of Los Angeles artists)
✍🏼 Due 6/30: Get the Word Out (publicity incubator for early career authors)
🎨 Due 6/30: 2025 Open Call for Digital Art Commissions — Pérez Art Museum Miami
🌴 July Deadlines
🎥🎨 Due 7/1: City of West Hollywood 2026 Arts Grant Program (artists, filmmakers)
🎥 Due 7/2: Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant
🎨 Due 7/6: Studio Channel Islands Open Call: All Media 2025
✍🏼 Due 7/11: StoryStudio Novel In A Year Programs
✍🏼 Due 7/15: Tupelo Quarterly Prize for Cross-Disciplinary Writing
🍄 August Deadlines
✍🏼 Due 8/1: Prairie Schooner Creative Nonfiction Summer Essay Contest
🎨 Due 8/15: The California Art Leadership Investments (CALI) Catalyst (for artists or arts workers)
✍🏼 Due 8/16: Black Warrior Review 2025 Nonfiction Contest, Judged by Elissa Washuta
🍁 September Deadlines
🎨 Due 9/22: Queens Museum Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists in New York City