The word Decennalia is Latin for “10th Anniversary” and refers to festivals of games in Ancient Rome, which occurred every ten years. ZO was particularly intrigued by the festivals’ origin, which dates back to 27 BC when the Roman Emperor Augustus “refused the supreme power offered to him for life and would only consent to accept power for ten years,” as noted by Wikipedia. During the festival, Augustus would “surrender all of his authority to the hands of the people, who were filled with joy and charmed by the gesture.”
In a world where power is so often idolized and misused, it is rare and inspiring to find those who refuse its seduction. Those who are willing to use their influence to empower others. Augustus is known for restoring peace and prosperity to Rome.
Have You Ever Thought YOUR CREATIVE WORK Should Be In A Magazine?
Are You a Poet Who Thinks Deeply — Beyond What is Seen?
Have You Ever Thought You Could “RULE THE WORLD” Better Than Those Who Are Now In Charge?
COOL! Now’s the chance to design your DREAM ZO COVER, SHARE YOUR LITERARY BRILLIANCE or WRITE A POEM About THE NUMEROLOGY OF 10!
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and Design a Cover with Anything You Like!
Art | Photography | Fashion | a Unique Collage
Be Creative and Show Us What you Got!
- Design your cover
- Leave room on your Cover for ZO’s logo
- Include the words “a different kind of universe.”
We’ll put the logo on the winning entries.
Samples of ZO Covers are below — We can’t wait to add some of your creations to these!
ZO’s creative Expos are designed as expository contributions to our expanding community of artists. As such, the goals are not only to find the creative piece judged best — but also to reveal the wealth of work that we receive. This COVER & LITERATURE EXPO will run from the First Day of Spring (March 20) — through December 31, 2024. Each month, our Team and Judges will choose top favorite COVERS & LITERATURE from those submitted.
Awards for this Expo will be $50 to each winner. First Place winners are also eligible for a one-year ZO Gold Level City Curator Page (Award Value $240). City pages are our unique advertising platform and we believe it highlights our connected global talents. We consider our awards an honorarium for great work. We do not ask for exclusivity to publish the works, nor do we need anything other than a photo for art entries. (City Curator pages are for creative businesses, individuals or your favorite Hero or Shero)
We will begin publication of winners, once we have at least 25 submissions in each category: Covers & Literature
Once that 25 entry threshhold is reached, with continuing monthly submissions of at least 25 each, we will choose Three (3) Winning Covers and Two (2) Winning Flash Fiction pieces per month.
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We are so grateful to the many ARTISTS who have allowed us to feature their art and creativity on our pages! A Record of these “Brilliant Human Beings” is forever etched into our hearts and on this ZO-Nextions page. Many of our Winners go on to be contributors to our Multidisciplinary Highlights! THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!
We encourage you to pursue an imaginative awakening, knowing that all reality starts with a thought –the goal: to be unfettered, to live infinitely, and to find yourself. No matter what age you are, continue to learn, grow and awaken that part of the self that lies hidden in the cerebral cortex, waiting to birth a new creation. We want you to live a path of creative bravery with us. We consider ourselves “artists in the midst of a new renaissance.” Many have paved the way before us, and we join with all who walk in the realm of creative possibilities. Explore your community, country or inner mind, then send us your creations that fit our Expo categories . . .
We want to foster the artistic essence that you were born with. Show us what your imagination looks like, invite us into your reality and wow us with your radical dissonance. ZO Magazine is excited to be a part of your unique creative journey. Everyone has at least one masterpiece inside.
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All of us at ZO Magazine and Artitude
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COVER EXPO JUDGES
WE ARE STILL ASSEMBLING THE JUDGING PANEL FOR THIS EXPO
Our “Decennalia” (Latin for 10th Anniversary) concept for this Expo literary is a twist on the ancient Roman festivals celebrated with games every ten years by the Roman emperors. The festival owed its origin to the fact that in 27 BC, Augustus refused the supreme power offered to him for life but would consent to accepting power only for ten years. (Wikepedia)
Everyone at ZO is eagerly waiting to see what COVER ideas come in, read the 10 Year POEMS and curious as to how the Dreamers that visit our website will WRITE ABOUT change to a world at peace.
If 2024 is anything like the past several years, we believe it will continue to be a time of “Interesting and Challenging Change”
Position yourself among friends and please connect with our growing community of artists-supporting-artists
ZO MEDIA EXPO JUDGES OVER THE YEARS
Check out content from our prior Expos!
As the whole world is aware, these times are significant and volatile for all of us. We are all reeling from geographic, governmental, business, and personal challenges. ZO has been fortunate to be able to continue our online format covering the arts and we are tremendously blessed that we are still here. Thanks to ARTITUDE, all first entries are still FREE!
No matter what continues to unfold, just Believe with us that “Creativity Can Change the World!”