THE LIVING ARCHIVE
Help us tell the real stories of Boston and beyond. Fill in the gaps of untold histories – who Boston was, who it is today, and what it can become – through your lens.
Without your story, we can’t tell our story.
Additional stories will be shared across zines, social media, podcasts, and live storytelling events. Join us in claiming space, revealing truth, and celebrating what it means to be a Bostonian and greater community.
Call For Submissions
THE LIVING ARCHIVE
We’re inviting artists, writers, culture-bearers, and everyday people to submit original work that speaks to identity, history, resistance, belonging, joy, healing, and vision for the future.
We welcome submissions in the form of:
Written essays, short stories, or poetry
Visual art (drawings, paintings, collage, mixed media)
Photography or photo essays
Music or spoken word audio
Short films or video essays
Archival materials or community artifacts (with context)
Review process:
- Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through August 2026. Every submission will be considered for all upcoming feature opportunities.
- Submissions are reviewed by The Living Archive Subcommittee.
- Selected storytellers will be directly contacted for upcoming opportunities.
What happens if your work is selected:
- Selected works may appear as social media spotlights or exhibited live at an upcoming Everyone250 program.
- There is no guaranteed funding at this time for The Living Archive. If new funding becomes available, we will communicate directly with selected storytellers.
Every Poet’s Pen.
Every Artist’s Vision.
Every Musician’s Sound.
Every Performer’s Stage.
Every Curator’s Creativity.
Every Graffiti Artist’s Mark.
Every Photographer’s Lens.
