Submissions Open: The Art Lens Issue 2

The Art Lens NZ is now accepting submissions for Issue 2 of their publication, showcasing original poetry, prose, and essays from writers across Aotearoa.

What they're looking for:

• Poetry: Up to 3 poems, each no longer than 40 lines
• Prose: 1 piece, maximum 3,000 words
• Essay: 1 piece, maximum 2,500 words

How to submit:

Email your work to theartlensnz@gmail.com as a single Word or PDF attachment. Include your name and title(s) within the document, and use standard formatting (12pt font). Do not paste your submission into the body of the email.

A few things to know:

• Work must be original and previously unpublished
• AI-generated content is not accepted
• Simultaneous submissions are welcome — just let them know promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere
• Copyright remains with the author upon publication

Full submission guidelines are available at https://theartslensnz.com/submission-guidelines

The deadline is 24 April 2026.