This year’s theme is Bark and Bite. We accept literary pieces (short stories, poetry, screenplays, stage plays, songs, etc.) and visual arts (paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, etc.). We also accept submissions in French. Please feel free to make this theme your own - we love to see creative interpretations! Here are some ideas for you to consider as you create:
Explore what the words “bark” and “bite” mean. Follow the path of any one of these meanings or discover how they intersect.
What tensions exist within the metaphor of bark vs. bite? What can nature tell us about the human condition?
Make an exploration into the power of words, particularly if you are contributing a written piece. What does your “bark” say about your “bite”?
Word limit is 2,000 words, but please keep in mind that only a few pieces of around that length will be accepted, and the majority of accepted pieces will be shorter.
For all submissions, there is a limit of ten submitted pieces per contributor. However, please know that it is not likely that all 10 submitted pieces will be selected.
Submissions due by December 31st.
Please email any questions to bu.mitre@gmail.com or send a DM on Instagram: @themitrebu