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Meniscus Magazine is an online art forum where artists
can share their positive viewpoint of the world. With so much bad
news in the mainstream media, people need a place to read about
the integrity of life. Meniscus is that hub of goodness—a
nucleus of positivity where we can not only feel good about life
as it is, but imagine evolution through revolution.
Published quarterly, Meniscus is always looking for artists and
thinkers to contribute. If you have something to show or tell about
the good life, let us know!
In short, we are all here to save the world. The choice is whether
you accept that challenge or not. Now at the tip of the millennium,
our earth is being attacked by the human nature of its inhabitants.
But things are changing; people are becoming aware.
Meniscus Magazine is a torch—a guide to read the
way—to help lead others to the bliss that you’ve found.
After all, a contact high is a wonderful thing, but being high is
even better. Individual perspective broadens the collective. Meniscus
is like a convex lens that will take a precision beam of thought
and disperse it to many places and angles, shedding light on many
hidden corners of culture.
Why Meniscus?
A meniscus in scientific terms is “the surface tension on
a column of liquid.” Just as gravity can pierce the surface
tension of a liquid, we can break through the surface tension of
life.
By tapping into the emerging spiritual counterculture, this online
magazine is a conduit for free-flowing creativity powered by all
the best things in life: music, art, design, photography, and word.
Pouring through wisdom from every angle, our job is to collect the
brightest minds alive and spread the word. It’s time to see
solutions come about from the free thinkers of our day.
Our AUDIENCE is anyone who chooses the brighter side of life. We
cater to the intelligent explorer, who knows as well as we do, that
life should be a celebration, and not a lament. We cater to those
who seek excitement, change, happiness and the purest things that
life has to offer.
Meniscus is the experience of awareness.
FAQ:
Q:
What is Meniscus Magazine all about?
A: Meniscus is an
online quarterly magazine that serves as a conduit of creativity
for today’s counterculture. As the most positive form of alternative
media, Meniscus Magazine was incepted to host a creative forum where
writers, artists, and thinkers can express themselves freely.
Q: How do I get involved?
A: We are always
looking for writers, photographers, artists, designers, and free-thinkers
to contribute to Meniscus Magazine. If you have articles, story
ideas, or art that fits with the philosophy of this magazine, we
would love to publish your work. Please send questions and submissions
to jonheinrich(AT)meniscusmagazine.com.
Check our editorial
calendar for the issue topics. Although we’ll be focusing
on these specific areas, we embrace randomness so don’t be
discouraged if your topic doesn’t fit the list.
Q: Are there any
limitations to the content I can submit?
A: There is only
one rule regarding submissions: Articles in Meniscus Magazine must
present positivity and solutions as the primary message. Only our
perceptions limit our ability to achieve so let’s focus on
making this world as amazing as possible.
Q: Do I get paid
for submissions?
A: At this point
we are simply a conduit and do not have the backing to pay our contributors.
We hope that you’re excited about sharing your art with others!
As we progress, paying our contributors will become a priority.
Q: Is there a print
version of Meniscus Magazine or is it only online?
A: Currently Meniscus
is purely an online collection of minds. We do have definite plans
to bring this to print when the time is right.
Q: What do the different
columns represent?
A:
- Elements – Facts,
news, politics, philosophy, and anything concrete that you think
we might like to know about.
- Textures –
The characteristic disposition of life: thoughts, ideas, and emotions
about the feeling of life.
- Stories – Story-telling
time; pull up a seat on the rug and explore an alter-world.
- Out Here –
Traveling adventures and accompanying thoughts of the aspirant.
- Vibrations –
Reports on the liquid art of music and entertainment.
- Gallery – Photography,
paint, design, and various forms of visual splendor.
Q: When did Meniscus
Magazine start?
A: The idea of Meniscus
was around for a long time, until October 2002 when Jon and Chrystie
ran into Derek and Brian in the basement of 15 Shannon Street. At
that point, the idea reached saturation and began to crystallize
into reality. Ten months later in August 2003, the premier issue
was released with an opening at the Zeitgeist gallery in Cambridge,
MA where the music of Clemmy’s Guttata, Silent Treatment,
and DJ Reazon drove the night. We have been going quarterly ever
since. Check out our events section to see pictures of this, and
other parties we’ve had.
Photo and Art Submissions:
It is easiest for us to post photos and art to the
web if it is already electronic. If you do not have the option of
scanning your photos or taking digital photographs of your art we
may be able to work something out.
When sending in electronic files please send them
as either .gif or .jpeg files not exceeding 300K. Please try and
watermark your art prior to sending it. If you are unable to do
this, all art will be watermarked prior to web posting to ensure
that you get all the fame and glory for your beautiful art.
Please note that art will not be altered in any way except re-sizing
may occur in order for art to fit design. Proper proportions will
be maintained.
Please send all questions and art submissions to
Chrystie Hopkins at chrystie(AT)meniscusmagazine.com
All manuscripts, photos, artwork, and other submissions
will not be returned unless prior arrangements are made with Meniscus
staff. Meniscus Magazine does not take responsibility for submissions
wrongfully submitted or submitted using a false name or claim. Material
may be edited at the discretion of Meniscus editors. Every effort
will be made to retain artistic integrity.
Article
Submissions:
Editorial
Calendar (pdf)
You create Meniscus Magazine. All subject areas
are welcome. The more obscure and creative the articles are, the
better.
We have only a few simple submission requirements:
All articles must focus on positivity. Aim for under 1,000 words
in length. If you have a longer article, we can make individual
arrangements. We ask that all contributors provide an e-mail address
with their submission so that readers can link directly to their
e-mail address.
Too much of the mass media focuses on the negative
aspects of the world without providing its audience with sensible
and viable solutions. At Meniscus we are sick of waiting for life,
we are going to go get it and share it with the world. I hope that
this same philosophy of self-empowerment and positivity will be
reflected in some way in every article in Meniscus.
Politics, sex, love, music, travel, health, art,
OR Elements, Vibrations, Textures, Out Here, Stories, and the Gallery.
This is a lifestyle magazine. But whose life is it about? You decide.
Please send all questions and submissions to Jon
Heinrich at jonheinrich(AT)meniscusmagazine.com.
All manuscripts, photos, artwork, and other submissions
will not be returned unless prior arrangements are made with Meniscus
staff. Meniscus Magazine does not take responsibility for submissions
wrongfully submitted or submitted using a false name or claim. Material
may be edited at the discretion of Meniscus editors. Every effort
will be made to retain artistic integrity.
Meniscus Magazine and its staff do not accept
responsibility for the thoughts and opinions expressed herein. Unless
of course we wrote it, then there is some responsibility to be had.
Otherwise, all thoughts and opinions belong to the responsible consenting
adult that wrote the shit.
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