A Celestial Wish
She had the spirit of an explorer;
that’s what led her to the water’s edge,
where this world ends and another begins.
She wanted to be one with the horizon,
that ethereal place
where land, sea, and sky are one.
Insatiable was her lust to learn
the mysteries of the heavens. Continue reading A Celestial Wish
Still… I’m going abstract
Mile Long Opera
We are proud community members of the Mile Long Opera. See you there! Sign up to stay in the know!
The Mile-Long Opera will take place on the High Line, October 3—7, 2018. All performances are free but require advance tickets which will be available from September 5th, 2018. On the day of each performance, the High Line will close early for general audiences to allow registered ticket holders to experience the performance at set reservation times each evening. Sign up here to stay up to date on ticketing information and community events (MileLongOpera.com).
OPEN CALL FOR GUA No. 6
Print Submission Requirements
FICTION•POETRY•NONFICTION•CREATIVE NONFICTION VISUAL ARTS •PHOTOGRAPHY MUSIC REVIEW•FASHION EDITORIALS
Topic: Open Requirements: work must be ORIGINAL and UNPUBLISHED.
CATEGORIES
Vibed Out category focuses on the music of the urban artist. If you or your group has a project being released quarter, consider doing the write up yourself or make contact with Genre: Urban Arts for us to construct a write up for you.
Music Review:
2-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB)Review 300 – 400 wordsSide Notes to Life category focuses on reflection and the times that life offered a new insight. Sharing insights brings us together and helps us see where individuals are connected and where we differ. Being exposed to different cultures’ intricacies as well as indulging ourselves in familiar narratives allows us to consider our relevance and position in the universe.
Nonfiction or Creative Nonfiction
500 words or fewer
Fitted category focuses on urban fashion. Where I’m from we say, “Dude stay fitted,” if, in fact, he does. In this category, we are looking for bloggers or models with impeccable style and designers who want to call attention to his or her work. You are welcome to compose a write up on yourself; however, Genre editors would be happy to interview you and compose one for you. 5-7 Images (file size no greater than 64MB)200-400 words
Composed category focuses on fiction and creative compositions with the exception of creative nonfiction.
Poetry
2-4 poems with 50 lines or fewer
Prose
500 or fewer
Art
Envisioned category caters to the windows of the soul. Visual Artists, please send photographs of original art.
Art
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Title, Medium
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1-3 images (file size no greater than 64MB)
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Artist statement
Photography
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Title, Medium
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Artist statement
Genre: Urban Arts at Milwaukee Fringe Fest
Genre: Urban Arts will be a vendor at the Milwaukee Fringe Festival on August 25th & 26th. Come to pay us a visit!
We are working on a portraiture project that will be on exhibition soon. Come have your photo taken to have the opportunity to become a part of the art!
We will also have Genre: Urban Arts No. 4 Mags on sale as well as other Genre Merch. 
Read more about MKE Fringe Fest below:
On August 27th – 28th, 2016 the MKE Fringe made its debut in downtown Milwaukee. Following the rich tradition of Fringe Festivals, the Milwaukee Fringe Festival is a showcase of a diverse collection of artists that call Milwaukee home. From theatrical actors to painters, musicians to tap dancers, performance artists to playwrights, MKE Fringe is a joyous celebration of what makes Milwaukee’s culture vibrant and extraordinary (MKEFringe.com).
There will be over 30 acts as well as a plethora of vendors. Come to support Milwaukee Creatives! Visit MKEFringe.com for more info.
The Revolutionary
In a large group setting,
the talented background player
begins a foray into melody
that results in frustration
to those unaccustomed
to such liberal motifs. Continue reading The Revolutionary
We are Coming for Our Language
a poem by Shirley Jones
In the history of words suffragettes fighting for rights
badges of honor queer an insult to some but a fortune
to others who wish to tell it slant & mingle fact with fiction
as they try to copyright our words we must reclaim our names
This appropriation is unnecessary for the power of language
has been distorted & used against us
3D Pain
a poem by Mark Kessinger
I wonder what the winds are like
at Cuba’s four thousand foot peaks.
Is there a space-age drone, military grade,
that can hover at the top like a gull
gliding into the jet stream, stationary,
peering down to let us see the 155 mph winds
sharpen the granite ridge to a razor edge.
Visit GenreUrbanArts.com.
Pastor Walks Out of Trump Meeting with Pastors and Leaders
Skin Change
I’m the one of those who thinks that when you name an artwork, you’re limiting the others to interpret it at it own way. I like to think about freedom, changes, human evolving, emotions, energy, melting pot … What do you think?
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Marble
I’ve always wondered why
white peoples gods’ chiseled
them out of cold hard marble.
Shaped and sculpted their
fragile skin into being.
My god didn’t mold me.
She met me
halfway between hell and earth.
She asked my name
and wiped my tears.
She gave me a gentle kiss Continue reading Marble
Adrift
Swimming through the waters
Both deep and cold
Guided by the current
So swift and bold
Will I just drown on my own,
Or will I find a new home?
While the sea is bigger
Than the lake at hand
I can find new worlds here
Floating away from the sand
Can you find your way to me,
Or are you cast adrift at sea?
– B. Alan Hart
No more games, gloves off
I don’t want to play, any more stupid games
I’m screaming out fuck that Continue reading No more games, gloves off
VOTE: Lit or Miss?
Loading ...Tales from the Inferno: Lost Records
Within the Inferno, I probed further to find a morsel of information unknown to the public and uncover the lost records. Files upon files of her personal affairs lay scattered throughout, not quite guarded, yet crucial all the same. Photos of her family and friends appeared in many of the hundreds of files, mislabeled and filed within another file. A nesting doll of facts I couldn’t wait to sort through. I watched her nephews and nieces grow up before my eyes, her sisters and brothers having fun, her friends on their escapades. To think this dreaded dragon had family was beyond me. They seemed happy and content, unlike my colleagues scorched from her flames―no topical ointment could ever soothe. Continue reading Tales from the Inferno: Lost Records
Breathe Deep, My Love
It’s bittersweetness was revealed to me
On many occasions.
I often wondered how it didn’t destroy me
Or leave me broken beyond repair.
I did feel useless often,
Like a distant memory, you tried to forget.
But I never forgot you
Or the pain of betrayal. Continue reading Breathe Deep, My Love
Dark times
Years from now they’ll speak of the horrific crimes of this land like everyone except us was culpable. Elders will tell stories of the “dark times”, where evil flourished. People will be wary to speak his name, the demon who reigned. His kingdom nothing more than debris and decay. His servants will return to the shadows until a new false prophet is inaugurated and yet they’ll still call us great.
They’ll still call us great
They’ll still call us
They’ll still
Steal….
The Billy Conahan Experience Live video at Bowery Poetry Club
If you’re looking to quail your creative fix, here is video from our partners over at Bowery Poetry. If you are in the NYC area, stop over and visit this classy venue. The drinks are great! The talent never fails to impress, and the staff is DOPE. Big ups Heath and Julius.
In the area? View their calendar below.
Bowery Poetry Calendar
Enjoy!
Inside Out
It took a lot to get me here
I suffered the reign of you
For many years
You broke me down
Opened me up
Dissected my soul
And still couldn’t find
A way to love me…