ATH New Release: Arts To Hearts Magazine Issue 14 is Out For Pre-Order
At Arts to Hearts Project, we have so many publications and creative series that we pour our hearts into, but putting together a new issue of Arts to Hearts Magazine is always something we look forward to. From choosing a theme and opening submissions to the jury process and carefully curating every single page, each edition brings its own excitement and a little story of its own. And now, we are so happy to share that Arts to Hearts Magazine 14: The Summer We Remember is officially out for pre-order!
Bringing together contemporary artists from around the world, this edition explores the memories, feelings, and experiences that make summer unforgettable. Through beautiful artworks, artist interviews, and editorial features, we celebrate the moments that stay with us and the ways they find their way into our creative lives.
About The Project: Arts To Hearts Magazine
Arts to Hearts Magazine is the flagship publication of Arts to Hearts Project, an international creative platform dedicated to bringing artists and their stories into the spotlight. What began with a commitment to supporting women artists has grown into a welcoming space for artists of all genders, backgrounds, and creative disciplines. Each issue is built around a different theme, bringing together artists from across the world through their artwork, personal stories, interviews, and creative journeys. With 13 editions and over 1,000 artists featured so far, the magazine continues to celebrate the many ways people create, express themselves, and see the world. From emerging artists to established names, every edition offers readers an opportunity to discover new voices and explore different perspectives on contemporary art.
Over the years, Arts to Hearts Magazine has become a growing collection of creative voices, with its editions reaching readers internationally through platforms like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We love seeing how each issue brings together artists who might never have otherwise crossed paths, creating a publication that artists, collectors, and art lovers can return to and enjoy. If you would like to explore more of our publications and discover the artists featured in previous editions, visit our shop and browse the complete Arts to Hearts Magazine collection.
The Summer We Remember: Theme for Magazine 14
Some summers stay with us long after they have passed. Not always because of the big things that happened, but because of the little moments we somehow never forget. A familiar road, the warmth of an afternoon, a conversation with someone we miss, or a place that looks completely different now. The theme for our 14th issue, The Summer We Remember, grew from this very thought: how certain moments become part of our memories and continue to live with us in ways we may not even realize. Summer can bring back so many feelings, from the excitement of new beginnings and friendships to love, change, freedom, and even the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye.
For this edition, we invited artists to explore what summer means to them and how their memories, experiences, relationships, and imagination find their way into their creative practice. Through their different artistic perspectives, we get to see how one season can hold so many different stories. Some are joyful, some are nostalgic, and some carry feelings that are a little harder to put into words. We love how this theme allows each artist to bring something personal to the pages, while also giving readers a chance to find pieces of their own memories in the artwork. After all, sometimes the most beautiful thing about art is how someone else’s story can remind us of our own.
Meet Our Award Winners For Magazine 14
1st Prize Winner: Victor Anachuna
Victor Anachuna takes home the 1st Prize and Cash Award of US$500 for Brotherhood, an acrylic painting on canvas that brings three figures together in a beautifully detailed composition. Through rich tones, expressive figures, and thoughtful attention to clothing and surroundings, the artwork celebrates connection and companionship.
2nd Prize Winner: Ping Chen
Ping Chen receives the 2nd Prize for Bloom of Being: Flourish, a vibrant, hand-constructed floral garment made using mixed textiles, chiffon, and satin. Covered in colourful fabric flowers, the piece brings together fashion, textiles, and sculptural expression in a wonderful celebration of colour, texture, and creativity.
3rd Prize Winner: Cynthia Liu
Cynthia Liu is our 3rd Prize Winner for Undertow, an oil painting on canvas featuring expressive figures brought together in an emotionally charged composition. Through fluid gestures, dramatic movement, and rich, earthy tones, Liu creates a scene that feels both intimate and powerful, inviting viewers to spend a little more time with the stories unfolding within it.
In Conversation With Our Cover Artist: John Sloane
For our 14th issue, we are delighted to feature John Sloane as our cover artist. With more than forty years of painting the American countryside, John has built a beautiful artistic legacy through his familiar scenes of old farmhouses, country roads, open meadows, and changing seasons. His paintings have found their way into millions of homes through his much-loved Country Seasons® calendars, bringing a little piece of the countryside into people’s everyday lives. What makes his work so special is the way he captures the quiet beauty of ordinary places and turns them into scenes that feel deeply familiar, almost like memories of our own.
John’s journey as an artist began when he was just four years old, and his love for painting has continued to grow ever since. A particularly meaningful turning point came in 1980, during an autumn honeymoon trip through New England with his wife, Mary Anne, an artist and photographer herself. Her photographs of the countryside became an important source of inspiration for his paintings. Together, they later made their home at Hearts Haven, an old farmhouse they lovingly renovated, surrounded by the landscapes and seasonal changes that continue to inspire his work.
We feel John’s artwork makes a particularly lovely cover for The Summer We Remember. His ability to capture the feeling of a place, the warmth of a season, and the nostalgia of moments that seem to stay with us forever connects beautifully with the heart of this edition. His paintings remind us that sometimes, the most meaningful memories are found in the simplest surroundings. In our conversation with John, we explore his artistic journey, summers past, the countryside that has shaped his work, and what it means to preserve the beauty of a world that is slowly changing through painting.
Meet The Selected Artists Of Magazine 14
One of the most exciting parts of putting together each new issue is discovering the incredible artists who become part of its pages. For Magazine 14, we had the pleasure of bringing together a wonderful group of creatives from different backgrounds, places, and artistic disciplines, each with their own stories and ways of seeing the world. Their work reflects the many different meanings of The Summer We Remember, the theme of Magazine 14, from personal memories and familiar places to emotions, relationships, and moments that continue to inspire them. We are so happy to introduce the selected artists of this edition and give you a little glimpse into the creative voices and beautiful work that make this issue special.
Bring Home A Copy Of The Summer We Remember
Putting together this edition has been such a lovely journey for us, and we hope that turning its pages feels just as special for you. From the beautiful artworks and personal stories to the conversations with artists who have so much to share, The Summer We Remember is a little collection of moments, memories, and creative voices that we are proud to bring together.
Whether you enjoy collecting art books, discovering new artists, or simply love having something beautiful to revisit on your bookshelf, we hope this issue finds a special place in your collection. Arts to Hearts Magazine 14 is now available for pre-order! Visit our shop to reserve your copy and explore our other magazine editions and publications. We cannot wait for you to hold this one in your hands and discover all the stories waiting inside.
