Blossom
Magazine
Welcome to Blossom Magazine! Blossom Magazine was launched as a project of Youth4Arts in August of 2022, and exists as a platform for all youth to share their voice and creativity with the world. Blossom Magazine releases issues bi-monthly, each with a theme centered around the changing seasons as well as social justice, advocacy and acceptance. Each issue is available in document (pdf) format and video (mp4) format to read. We accept submissions of art, music, creative writing and animation. You can check us out on Instagram (@theblossommagazine). Submissions are open for Issue 05! Submissions guidelines and more information about this issue and how to submit can be found here.
Issue 01 features the contributors of art, literature, animation and music, as well as interviews with several youth-led organizations and one online advocate-all passionate about mental health awareness. The theme of Issue 01 is Wellness: Celebrating National Wellness Month, and the purpose of the issue is to advocate for self care, managing stress, and improving emotional wellbeing. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 01 was published on September 10th, 2022.
Issue 01
Issue 02
Issue 02 features contributors of art and literature, an interview with online youth activist Anya Sen, and information about the observation of Global Diversity Awareness Month. The themes of this issue include the season of Fall, as well as Global Diversity Awareness Month. The purpose of the issue is to support the celebration of cultures and traditions throughout the world. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 02 was published on November 15th, 2022.
Issue 03
Issue 03 features contributors of art and literature, as well as interviews with youth-led organizations and one online advocate--all passionate about gratitude. The themes of this issue include the season of Winter, as well as the value of Gratitude. The purpose of the issue is to encourage giving back to our communities and sharing love with others. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 03 was published on January 15th, 2023.
Issue 04 of Blossom Magazine is OUT NOW! Issue 04 features contributors of art and literature, as well as interviews with a youth-led organization passionate about self-love and spreading kindness with others. The themes of this issue include the spirit of love, as well as the feeling of Passion. The purpose of the issue is to encourage self-love, as well as admiration and gratitude for our surroundings and loved ones. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 04 was published on March 15th, 2023.
Issue 05 of Blossom Magazine is OUT NOW! Issue 05 features contributors of art, photography and literature, as well as interviews with a youth-led organization and youth-led publication passionate about creating social change both locally and internationally. The theme of this issue is "Natural," in terms of both human nature and the environment. The purpose of the issue is to empower people to create social change in their local communities and surroundings. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 05 was published on May 25th, 2023.
Issue 06 of Blossom Magazine is OUT NOW! Issue 06 features contributors of art, photography and literature, as well as interviews with a youth-led organization and youth-led organization and platform passionate about assisting students in focusing on their personal wellbeing. The theme of this issue is "Joy," and invites contributors to share how they experience this emotion and share it with others. The purpose of the issue is to inspire people to focus on their emotional health and share joy with those around them. It is available to be viewed in document or video format. Issue 06 was published on July 31st, 2023.
