The Original Van Gogh's Ear Anthology

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Founded by Ian Ayres, Van Gogh’s Ear: Best World Poetry, Prose & Art is an annual anthology series devoted to publishing powerful works by major voices and imaginative new talents from around the globe. The goal of Van Gogh’s Ear is to make each volume a real eye-opener that stirs people’s emotions and challenges their perceptions. Experimental work is warmly embraced. Taboos extremely encouraged. The more daring, the better. “TRUTH” is the key. Without affiliation with any specific movements or schools of poetry/prose/art, we seek only to publish the most innovative works of creativity. We’re open to each and every creative person from anywhere, meaning we’re open to everything! We never limit anyone in any way whatsoever. We believe that by limiting others, we’d be limiting ourselves. Therefore, we equally embrace work that shows mastery of versification alongside work inspired by Rimbaud’s “derangement of all the senses.” We not only encourage the exploration of every possible approach to poetry, creative writing and ALL forms of art (tattoos, graffiti, videos, piercings, penetrations, etc), but going beyond anything yet imagined. And we embrace all poets, writers and artists of every kind who haven’t dared publish before. Being published isn’t as important as the work itself. As for interviews, we’re fascinated by the lives of creative people and/or unusual life experiences.

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United States

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Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year

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Next cutoff date is 15 March 2027* (approx. 181 days from now).

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Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.

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Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

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Next cutoff date is 15 March 2027* (approx. 181 days from now).

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Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

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Method: Email.
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Next cutoff date is 15 March 2027* (approx. 181 days from now).

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Poem: Up to 165 lines; Up to 6 pieces.

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Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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No monetary payment No monetary payment.

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Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Next cutoff date is 15 March 2027* (approx. 181 days from now).

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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