It’s the middle of the week and Sharon gets a call from the interpreting agency she works for. Since the quarantine began, she has declined several jobs she has been offered, many of which take place in crowded hospitals where protective gear is scarce. Sharon doesn’t have to weigh the pros and cons to know … The By-products of Isolation
Poetry by Alex Jennings I I saw you standing by the hearth– Your buckled leather shoes The stern cut of your coat Colorless hair gathered back With ribbon. Spilled my morning Tea. I burned my own wrist. Cried Out in the dim of morning. And as The scripture says, “…And then he was … By Easter
Poetry by Cate Root Grief I cry for the quarters my friend lathered with soap and water. Imagine them set on a napkin. Imagine them drying in the sun. Imagine stacks of fresh laundry. Imagine that we could be clean. Imagine safe. I can’t come up with another image here. I am … Quarantine Poems
Fiction by Té V. Smith Heaven looks a lot lower after the world has blown up. Leaders scramble to direct fault. Religions that once boasted true and living gods are deadly silent. No one received a prophecy of warning. Well-made companies are failing. Governments are crumbling, and a young woman wrestles with a newness of … The Birds Will Tell You
New Orleans poet Nikki Mayeux shares daily art prompts to support the essential activity of creation When quarantine started, I knew I wanted to create a daily artistic practice in the way that you know you should probably drink some water before heading out to Krewe du Vieux. It’s a wise way to care for … Passwords for this Moment
Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen chooses to speak directly to Black America Watchmen is widely regarded to be one of the greatest graphic novels of all time—especially when it comes to superhero stories. In my view, Watchmen was a true achievement for its time—handling the concept and tropes of superhero stories with an adult sensibility and looking … Written in Lightning : (Looking Back at Watchmen)
Quarantine is well… quarantine. Here are a few of the things that kept me occupied this week in the age of social distancing. Click the headings to get there! VOGUE ITALIA ARCHIVE Search through decades of Italian vogue for free. Three free downloads of archival issues per free subscription. PROJECT GUTENBERG Search this library … Hanging Out Here: A few online dwelling places while inside
We have been closely monitoring the minute-to-minute unfolding of the global outbreak of Covid 19, and the reactions, interventions, and precautions that have been pursued as a result. Alongside colleagues that present art and hold space for creators, we remain committed to being an outlet for our community during this challenging time. Out of an abundance of … COVID 19!
Having open call opportunities to help elevate the work of fellow artists and writers is one of our greatest pleasures at Antenna, and so we are always super excited to make this announcement! These processes are always challenging, because we get SO MANY incredible applications both locally and from around the globe, and we never … Antenna Open Call Selections for 2020
Update: Nancy has let us know that this event has been postponed. Please follow Letters Read on their website for future events. The Letters of Stewart Butler Frenchmen Art & Books Emcee Frank Perez, readers Dylan Hunter and Rebecca Hollingsworth. Audio engineer Steve Chyzyk, Sonic Canvas Studio. This event provides a rare glimpse into the personal life of an important … The Letters of Stewart Butler
