THE O.D.D. ROOM EXPO
DEVELOPING TOP SUBMISSIONS
We plan to add 20-32 of the highest rated entries in each category to this page as they are rated. This list will be changing monthly through the Deadline for Submissions — September 12
“Back To Eden” — Rutt
The ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY below is now in contention for Awards in our Expo. We will update these submissions at the end of the month, between now and the September 12 Deadline. Per the Parameters of the Expo, we need 100 submissions in each category before we are able to make awards. ZO has orchestrated these creative Expos since our launch in 2014. Each year, our exciting Expos easily garnered 300+ entries over the course of submissions. Something in the world changed in 2020 (when Covid hit). Entries since then have trickled in far slower, so we had to initiate the 100 submission criteria and run the Expo until we get that.
We will display to TOP 20 – 32 ENTRIES in each category. These entries are assessed and rated by a diverse group of evaluators who compile a blind tier of submissions to be forwarded to our final Expo Judges. Our rating system goes from 1 to 10, with 1 being the least favorite choice and 10 being a favorite. Top Entries on this page are those with a current rating of 7 and above. Our Team is discussing giving ZO connections added ability to rate top entries. We will announce how on this page. Final Judges will be given the top 13 blinded submissions to calculate winners. Their numerical ratings will then be averaged, and winners chosen based on mathematical calculations.
For that reason, the submissions below have numbers and Titles, rather than the author’s name. Submitters, of course, will recognize their entry, but Judges and the general public will not. Please do not republicize your work if it is among these contenders. Names of creators are listed in alphabetical order below the pictured entries. As stated in our Parameters, all copyrights to submitted material remain with the author.
LEVEL 1 | INTELLIGENT TREES
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All Art, Photography & Poetry copyrights belong to the Creator of these works. PLEASE DO NOT COPY.
ART | Intelligent Trees — Developing Finalists . . .
The ART above is the work of the Artists below . . .
(The names of the Artists represented are listed below in alphabetical order. Their art above is in random order so that judging will remain “blind.”)
Aaron Krone — Alaina Hammond — Cynthia Yatchman — Delaney Accomando — Denver Boxleitner — DeVondre Woodard — Georgios Merianos — Jack Bordnick — Jaya Rajagopalan — Josh Stein — Lorelei Rubik — Nicholas Zgraggen — Peggy Rothbaum — Ronald Walker
PHOTOGRAPHY | Intelligent Trees — Developing Finalists . . .
The Photography above is the work of the photographers listed below . . .
(Order does not correspond to the depicted photos)
Brendan Praniewicz — Clarissa Cervantes — Donna Faulkner — Joel Scinta — Lance Mazmanian — Lemareye Jones — Michael Thompson — Miki Simic — Sarah Kohrs — Shelbey Leco — Tetiana Yatsechko-Blazhenko — Yuel Weiss
POETRY | Intelligent Trees — Developing Finalists . . .
Poems are in alphabetical order
The Poetry above is the work of the poets listed below . . .
(Order does not correspond to the depicted poems)
Alexis Andrade — Anne Hendricks — Ariame Bee — Cicada Hill — Donna Faulkner — Donna Faulkner — Francis Flavin — Freddie III Obregón — Judy Strang — N.T. Chambers — Purbasha Roy — Rajendra Prasad Gupta
LEVEL 3 | YOU ARE TIME . . .
POETRY | You Are Time — Developing Finalists . . .
The Poetry above is the work of the poets listed below . . .
(Order does not correspond to the depicted poems)
There are 4 Levels for Creative Submissions to THE O.D.D. ROOM EXPO
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ZO Worldwide Connections
The demographics for ZO Magazine are dynamic and expanding. Our annual EXPOS bring in talent from all over the world, encouraging anyone with a link to our website or social media pages to submit. For many years, we concentrated on Teen Media Expos, and have been astounded at the maturity of creations from them all. This current EXPO, while seeking entries from anyone over the age of 13, is also developing a “FAMILY STYLE” GAME that will allow for Avatar Players from Newborn to 99+. Go to the Art of Peace link for more Info.