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Guidelines, terms and rules

Thinking of submitting? We don't care how you send it. Your work will be accepted whether it's within the body of an email, or as an attachment. You can even send it via snail mail if you're gifted with patience. Submissions BurstNow@gmail.com Submissions will only be answered by e-mail. Burst can't be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. If we haven't replied within one month, please remind us. See our preferred formats below↓ What do we need? For all first time applicants we require a short bio . Yes we know some of you would rather poke your eyes out, but we're betting you'll live. We're not into the who's who thing and this isn't a competition. A life story would probably bore us. So send us a quick tally of the basics such as your name, some interests, any previous publishing information you might have hanging around, and if you're really inspired -- a bit about what art means to you. Upon acceptance Burst acquires one-time and n

A bit about us

BURST is about Art not about what is Popular. Our goal is to expose our readers and ourselves to explosive poetry and visual art that shatters the Now on its way toward Forever. We publish what we like. Period. We don't care about your credentials or lack of them. We care about Art and sharing it with the world.

Faye's Light Benefit

The Governors State University student organization, Art Forum, are hosting a fine art silent auction to benefit Faye’s Light, on February 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the GSU Visual Arts Gallery. Faye’s Light is a non-profit organization that provides free spa services and other holistic therapies to people in treatment for cancer. These services include message, Reiki, facials, manicures, pedicures, therapeutic art, aromatherapy, guided meditation, and other energy work. The fund raising event includes a gala reception, refreshments, a live jazz band, and extraordinary art. There is a suggested donation at the door of $20, ($15 for students with ID). All artwork has been donated and the proceeds benefit Faye’s Light. The silent auction will include paintings, photographic works, sculpture, textiles, and ceramics.