Antler Velvet
arts magazine
Current Prompt: SPIRALS
✯ SPIRAL: A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ✯
a spiral is more than a shape—it is the echo of the universe itself. it is the golden ratio hiding in seashells and galaxies, the endless loop of history repeating, the turn of a staircase into darkness or light. spirals expand outward, pulling us into the infinite, or fold inward, holding the secrets of what cannot be undone.
antler velvet invites submissions that explore the spiral in all its forms—poetry that twists and returns, prose that loops into itself, essays that trace the revolutions of thought, and art that captures the quiet, eternal patterns hidden in the world around us.
think about fibonacci’s sequence woven into nature, the cycles of love and loss, the vortex of a storm, or the stories that begin and end in the same breath. follow the curve wherever it takes you.
submissions are open until feb 15th. show us the spirals that move through you.
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guidelines:
we’re looking for poetry, prose, essays, and art—any medium that captures the movement of a spiral. with these limits in mind, you may:
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submit up to 3 poems
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submit up to 2 essays (2000 words max)
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submit up to 2 prose pieces (1000 words max)
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submit up to 3 artworks (any medium)
ENTER THE SPIRAL BELOW....
how do i submit my work?
submissions
submission links will appear right here on the website when the submission period opens—this page is your portal to antler velvet.
we’re into poetry, flash fiction, nonfiction, art, video—anything that’s creative and speaks with a voice all its own. our editions are intimate, featuring 25–35 pieces carefully curated to resonate and linger. poetry entries tend to be especially competitive, so send us the work that cuts straight to the heart.
the rules
• poetry: upload up to 5 poems (combine them into a single document—tidiness is appreciated).
• essays: submit up to 2, with a maximum of 2000 words each (academic deep-dives or stream-of-consciousness musings, both are welcome).
• fiction: send us up to 2 pieces, each under 1000 words (compact and full of impact).
• artwork: share up to 5 pieces in any medium (paintings, digital art, films, photography—your vision, your way).
submissions close at midnight AWST, so make sure to convert the time to your timezone to avoid any heartbreak.
the process
antler velvet releases 4 online editions per year, with submission dates announced via instagram: @antlervelvetmag.
all successful creators will receive an email notification when the edition goes live.
salutations,
antler velvet
