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The Fall term is nearly over but as this poster by Art Editor Marie Manski (located outside the SHU dining hall) reminds us, the magazine will rise again in Spring 2009! The "dead" line will be upon us before we know it....

So now would be a good time for you to work on your creative submissions (due Feb 6th)...and remember, we are especially looking for works that bridge or fuse the boundaries between art and language. Be creative -- anything from graphic fiction/comix or storyboards to creative uses of poetic space or typographic experiments are invited! Alternatively, stories could talk involve a classic painting, involve an artist's dilemma, or play with captions, etc. Collaborations between artists/writers are welcome. We do not see our theme as a limit, so if in doubt, send it in to eyecontact@setonhill.edu (please read the guidelines before submitting).

- Dr. Michael Arnzen

p.s. Here are a few paltry links that may inspire you...

• Photogallery of Famous Paintings by Famous Artists
• Showcase of Brilliant Comic Book Cover Art
• Index to Concrete-Visual Poems
• Tweed Museum's 50 Years/50 Artworks

I'm happy to annouce that our "Revelation" issue (Spring 2008) has received the American Scholastic Press Association award for “First Place with Special Merit” among college magazines. Eye Contact scored among the top 10% of college magazines scored for format, content, and presentation. Our magazine had previously won this award for the Spring 2007 issue.

We would like to thank all of our writers, artists, and patrons for making this possible.

See the official Seton Hill University press release for more information.

CURIOUS READERS:
If you are a member of the SHU campus community and would like a copy of the Spring 2008 "Revelations" issue of Eye Contact, send a request to eyecontact@setonhill.edu with your name and campus box number.

INTERESTED WRITERS/ARTISTS:
The guidelines for the next issue of Eye Contact are currently in development, and will be posted on this site as soon as they are ready. The 2008-09 school year marks a special 20th anniversary for Eye Contact, and we are planning some unique and creative ways of celebrating this milestone. Typically, our Fall deadline falls in mid-October, so if you are working on a piece to submit, please keep that in mind. We are especially eager for alumnae and previous Eye Contact contributors from over the years to submit new work.

INTERESTED STUDENTS:
The primary staff positions for Eye Contact are currently full, but we are seeking new students who are interested in assisting the editors and learning the ropes for future positions. If you are interested, contact editor-in-chief Erin Mitchell and she will keep you posted about future meetings.

EVERYONE:
Beyond the college's funding for our core printing and business needs, Eye Contact is a student club and depends on the kindness of patrons to succeed; we do not accept advertising revenue because we see an ad-free magazine as a symbol of artistic integrity. Virtually all of our print run is distributed to readers for free. Thus, we appreciate any financial donations we receive from supporters of the local art community. We cherish and appreciate every patron's donation -- even if just a dollar. Your financial contributions go toward office supplies and support staff meetings and incidentals (like awards and party supplies), in addition to helping us afford special printing and production needs. Anyone who makes a (tax deductable) donation to the magazine gets listed as a patron in the magazine and is at the top of the list to receive a free copy on publication. We always appreciate your support. If you would like to financially contribute to Eye Contact, contact our Business Manager, Liz Rettger.

We'll be posting more news, excerpts from last term's Revelation issue, and more here on the blog in the weeks ahead. Come on back!

If you're looking for a cup of coffee this weekend, the staff of -- and some SHU contributors to -- Eye Contact will be reading selections from the magazine at DV8 cafe in downtown Greensburg this Saturday night (4/12) from 7-8pm, followed by open mic as part of their "Get Lit" series. Above is a graphic with some details if you are interested.

Please consider attending this event to show your support for the campus arts and literary community; there will be an opportunity for all SHU writers to read and share their work with the audience at the open mic, as well.

-- Mike Arnzen, advisor to Eye Contact literary magazine

p.s. The Spring issue of the magazine is currently at the printers and will be distributed on campus shortly before finals.

DV8 Cafe in downtown Greensburg is kindly featuring live readings and performances from Eye Contact literary/art magazine. Staff members and contributors in attendance will read from the magazine at the "Get Lit" open mic night series -- come support your campus writers and artists, share your own writing, and learn more about this award-winning magazine!

Who: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
How much: FREE

When: Sat., APRIL 12th, 7pm

Where:
DV8 Espresso Bar and Art Gallery
208 S Pennsylvania Ave
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 219-0804

Questions? Contact Mara Barreiro, literary editor

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22nd 2008

Eye Contact invites submissions from students, faculty, and staff of area colleges. A blind judging process is used to evaluate works. Submissions must be previously unpublished, and Eye Contact reserves all publication rights for the issue in question. Any work accepted for the magazine may be reprinted online at http://blogs.setonhill.edu/EyeContact or in other promotional material for the magazine.

Attach this information separately: title of work, your full name (no pseudonyms, please), current address, e-mail, telephone number, college, and a one-line biographical statement. Neither your name, nor any identifying entity should appear on your entry.

DEADLINE: February 22nd, 2008.

Theme: REVELATION. The theme can be related to an eye-opening experience, a truth-spilling session (reminiscent of Moment of Truth), or a dream induced exposé. It does not have to be confined to religious references. Apocalyptic adventures or the revealing of secrets are just a few examples of what can be done with this topic. Use your imagination. We want you to be open with your creativity in tackling this theme. But please hurry with your submissions; the countdown to the end has begun.

Mail submissions to Eye Contact, c/o Seton Hill University, Box 246, Greensburg, PA 15601. Literature submissions may be e-mailed as a rich text file (.rtf or as text files only -- all other file attachments will be deleted unread) and art files under 1mb may also be submitted to eyecontact@setonhill.edu

LITERATURE: Entries must be typed (double-spaced), with the title included in the upper left hand corner of each page. Individual poems are limited to two pages and prose should not exceed ten pages in length. Please include a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) if you want your manuscript to be returned.If you submit your work electronically via e-mail, be sure to include all the required identifying information listed above in the body of the e-mail message or in a separately attached file.

ART/PHOTOGRAPHY: Entries are restricted to black and white works. (Occasionally, we can reproduce a color item in black and white, or select it as cover art). All art must have your name, address, e-mail, telephone number, media/medium, and title written on the back of the piece. Enclose a 3x5 card with your name, your college and a one-line biographical statement. Artwork will be returned by mail only if accompanied by appropriate postage. Eye Contact does not accept responsibility for work damaged in the mail. We can accept artwork via e-mail so long is the filesize is no larger than 1mb. We PREFER to receive any digital art submission on data CD, and will accept file sizes larger than 1mb that way. Digital submissions may be reprinted electronically in the magazine unless originals are provided. Most artwork in the magazine is either digitally photographed or scanned -- and reduced to scale for the magazine -- prior to publication.