Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12 Is Now Open for Submissions
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Arts To Hearts Magazine has always existed as more than a printed publication. With each issue, it serves as an archive of contemporary artistic voices, capturing how artists see themselves and the world at a given moment in time.
Now arriving at its twelfth edition, the magazine continues its commitment to documenting creative expression that feels sincere, grounded, and deeply personal. Issue 12 builds on this foundation by offering a carefully curated space where artists are not asked to perform or conform, but to exist through their work.
This issue reflects the evolution of Arts To Hearts as a platform that values emotional clarity and artistic intention over spectacle. Across previous editions, the magazine has cultivated a global readership that seeks meaningful engagement with art rather than surface-level consumption.
Our magazine has had the honour of featuring a host of remarkable cover artists, including the likes of Rithika Merchant, Rebecca Brodskis, Rachel Burke, Milli Amber, Hejin Yoo, Emerald Visions and Frances Featherstone. These artists represent just a fraction of the innovative and dynamic voices we aim to amplify. Each issue of Arts to Hearts Magazine delves into a wide range of topics, offering readers valuable insights into the art business and the ever-evolving art world. We strive to present engaging and informative content that resonates with artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike.
What sets Arts To Hearts apart is its ability to bridge intimacy with reach. Artists featured in the magazine come from diverse cultural, geographic, and professional backgrounds, yet their work resonates through shared human experiences. Issue 12 continues this tradition by amplifying voices that speak with honesty rather than volume. The magazine does not dictate interpretation; instead, it allows viewers to connect with the work through their own reflections and emotional responses.
Through thoughtful curation and a strong editorial vision, Arts To Hearts Magazine Issue 12 stands as a testament to creative integrity. It reinforces the magazine’s role as a platform where artists are seen, heard, and valued for who they are, not who they are expected to be. In doing so, it continues to nurture a global creative community built on trust, empathy, and artistic truth.
Theme of Issue 12 — THIS IS ME
Identity in art is rarely announced. It surfaces through repetition, hesitation, instinct, and choice. THIS IS ME focuses on work that arrives at its own center, not through refinement or approval, but through familiarity. These are works that feel inhabited rather than constructed, where the artist is no longer negotiating meaning but standing within it. The theme acknowledges art as a site of recognition, where clarity replaces explanation.
This issue concerns alignment rather than definition. There is no visual language attached to authenticity, no aesthetic shorthand that signals truth. Instead, the works gathered here reveal coherence between intention and form. Whether minimal or expansive, conceptual or tactile, the art in this issue holds a sense of inevitability, as though it could not have taken another shape without losing its integrity.
THIS IS ME examines how artists arrive at that point of internal consistency. Some works emerge from memory or environment, others from sustained inquiry or intuition. What connects them is not subject matter, but conviction. These are pieces that feel resolved, not because they answer questions, but because they are grounded in a way of seeing that feels unmistakably personal.
The theme resists the pull of external markers, trends, or performative relevance. It centers work that does not attempt to situate itself within a larger narrative, yet remains deeply legible. By removing the need for justification, the issue allows the artwork to operate on its own terms. Presence becomes the primary gesture, and restraint becomes a form of confidence.
Taken together, the works in THIS IS ME form a quiet but deliberate statement. They suggest that creative identity is not something declared, but something sustained over time through choice and attention. This issue captures artists at moments where the work no longer reaches outward, but stands firmly where it is, complete in its relationship to the person who made it..
About the Curator — Jenia Yanes
Jenia Yanes brings a thoughtful and introspective curatorial approach to Arts To Hearts Magazine Issue 12. Her practice is grounded in a deep respect for artistic integrity and the emotional dimensions of creative work. Rather than focusing solely on visual impact, she prioritizes pieces that communicate clarity of intention and a strong sense of presence. This perspective aligns closely with the ethos of the magazine and the theme of this edition.
Her curatorial vision emphasizes listening as much as selecting. Yanes approaches each submission with attention to the artist’s voice, process, and conceptual grounding. This sensitivity allows her to identify work that resonates on a deeper level, even when it speaks quietly. The result is a selection that feels cohesive without being uniform, honoring difference while maintaining a strong editorial rhythm.
In Issue 12, her role extends beyond selection into shaping the emotional flow of the magazine. She considers how artworks interact with one another, creating moments of pause, contrast, and reflection throughout the issue. This careful sequencing enhances the reading experience, allowing viewers to move through the magazine in a way that feels intentional and immersive.
Yanes’ curatorial approach also reflects an understanding of the broader context in which artists are working today. She recognizes the pressures of visibility, productivity, and constant output, and actively creates space for work that resists these demands. By doing so, she reinforces the idea that meaningful art does not need to be loud or immediate to be impactful.
Through her leadership on Issue 12, Jenia Yanes contributes to a publication that values depth over spectacle and sincerity over trend. Her curatorial direction strengthens the magazine’s mission to elevate artists in a way that feels respectful and enduring. Under her guidance, Issue 12 becomes a carefully held space where artistic truth is not only welcomed but centered.
A Look Back at the Issues That Shaped This Space
Every new issue of Arts to Hearts Magazine carries traces of the ones that came before it. Not in repetition, but in feeling. Each edition leaves behind a tone, a level of honesty, a way of holding artists that quietly shapes what comes next. Looking back at previous magazines helps explain why Issue 12 feels the way it does.
Issue 10 stands as a reminder of how much depth artists bring when given room to breathe. The work featured there carried patience. Many pieces felt lived with rather than rushed, shaped by time and reflection. Artists explored identity, memory, and emotional nuance in ways that felt grounded and sincere. That issue reinforced something essential, when artists feel safe to be themselves, the work speaks more clearly. You can still feel that intention carried forward today.
Issue 9, released as a premium collectible edition, leaned into presence and detail. The physical experience of that magazine mattered. Turning each page felt deliberate, as though the work asked the viewer to slow their gaze and stay longer. The artists featured there offered layered narratives, subtle symbolism, and deeply personal visual language. It reminded readers that art does not need to shout to be unforgettable. That sense of care continues to guide how newer editions are shaped.
Issue 8 marked another important moment in the magazine’s evolution. The artists in this edition explored contrast, vulnerability, and emotional honesty through a wide range of mediums. There was a noticeable balance between softness and strength throughout the pages. That issue helped solidify the magazine’s commitment to honoring different voices without forcing them into a single aesthetic. It remains a touchstone for artists who value authenticity over polish.
Together, these past issues form a quiet foundation. They show how Arts to Hearts Magazine grows not by chasing trends, but by deepening its relationship with artists. Issue 12 steps forward from this history with the same care, carrying the lessons, trust, and creative openness built over time.
For artists considering submitting, these magazines offer more than inspiration. They offer reassurance. They show the kind of space your work would enter, one shaped by attention, respect, and a genuine love for creative voices.
What Selected Artists Will Receive
Artists selected for Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12 will be featured in a thoughtfully designed two-page spread within the magazine. Each feature is created with attention to layout, pacing, and visual balance, allowing the artwork to exist fully on the page.
The magazine reaches an international audience through global distribution channels. Readers include curators, collectors, galleries, and art lovers who engage slowly and intentionally with what they encounter. This means your work is not rushed past or skimmed over.
Top 3 Artists
The Top 3 selected artists will receive special recognition for their outstanding work and creative voice:
• A 4-page editorial spread in Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12, showcasing their work and artistic journey
• An exclusive crystal trophy, honoring their creative excellence and contribution to the arts
• Prominent recognition as Top Artists of Issue 12
Recognition for All Selected Artists
All selected artists will receive opportunities designed to elevate their visibility and professional presence:
• A 2-page spread in Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12, distributed internationally via Barnes & Noble and Amazon
• A custom digital certificate of recognition, honoring their inclusion in this issue
• Elegant physical certificates for the Top 10 artists (excluding the Top 3), commemorating their creative impact
Who This Open Call Welcomes
Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12 welcomes artists from around the world, across all stages of their creative journey. Whether you are submitting your work publicly for the first time or continuing a long-standing practice, this space remains open to you.
Artists aged 18 and above can submit work across all mediums. Painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, illustration, mixed media, textile work, and experimental practices all belong here.
No exhibition history is required. No formal credentials are necessary. The focus remains on the work itself and the sincerity behind it. This removes barriers that often prevent artists from sharing work that deserves thoughtful attention.
This issue recognizes that meaningful art comes from many paths, not a single definition of success.
The Submission Process Explained
Submissions for Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 12 are accepted through the official Arts to Hearts Project application platform. Artists are asked to upload high-quality images of their work along with an artist statement.
The statement does not need to impress. It simply needs to reflect your relationship to the work. What drew you to it. What stayed with you. What feels important to share.
Each submission is reviewed with care, guided by originality, emotional resonance, and alignment with the magazine’s values. The review process favors work that feels lived with rather than rushed.
Artists are encouraged to take their time. Choose work that feels settled. Write words that sound like you. That care shows.
All deadlines, fees, and submission details are clearly outlined on the open call page to support a smooth experience.
Why Artists Keep Coming Back
Many artists return to Arts to Hearts Magazine because the experience feels human. The publication understands that creative work unfolds slowly, shaped by reflection, uncertainty, and persistence.
Issue 12 continues this understanding. It offers a place for work that feels complete because it feels honest, not because it fits a trend.
If you have been waiting for a space that meets your work with attention rather than urgency, this edition offers that opening.
