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what is Off the Page?
Off the Page is the curatorial project under Unwoven. It fosters community among artists and writers while broadening the public’s understanding of literature. We believe the typical introduction to writing neglects the diversity of contemporary authors and poets. We offer a reintroduction to literature in an approachable and creative manner. Our aim is to engage audiences who have been ostracized by the content and form from the literary canon. All art forms should be a microphone to amplify social change. Our curatorial vision celebrates, mourns alongside, and envisions the future with new and established writers and artists to foster healing and facilitate change.
Off the Page prioritizes participants who identify primarily as LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and those living with disabilities. We believe in dismantling hierarchy by inviting writers, artists, and editors to take active roles in the decision making process. Our time and resources are used to ensure all collaborators see the vision for their unique contribution come to life.
what does off the page do?
The process
Step 1: The Magazine
process
Each issue is inspired by a guiding story, essay, or poem written by a contemporary writer. Contributors accepted to the magazine will be inspired by the craft, form, or topic of the guiding piece. Our team of readers and editors then select submitted work over the course of the first few months of the project.
collaboration
The co-curators pair writers with multimedia artists. These pairs meet regularly to foster a space for discussion about how their creative forms converge and differ. Together, these pairs create exciting art installations.
exhibition
The artworks and written work are exhibited in partnership with a gallery. The exhibition's programming includes a reading as part of the opening night, workshops, artist talks, a reading, and other community events.
what do we look for in artists?
We invite all artists local to the Midwest to submit applications to join our project. Acceptance into this project involves close collaboration with poets to create an exhibition that brings poetry to life off the page.
off the page issues
Issue 3
Coming in 2027
Issue 3 is underway. Please follow Off the Page presented by Unwoven on social media and subscribe to our newsletter.
want to get involved?
Please submit the following in your application:
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CV/Resume
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A response to the following prompt in roughly 300 words:
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Tell us about a long-term project you were a part of which required collaboration, time management, and/or intrinsic motivation.
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(Artists) Images of up to three artworks you have created in your preferred medium that include a visual element
All materials should be submitted in one document with the file name as: First Name, Last Name, Artist Application (i.e: John Smith, Artist Application).