2025 DAUK Art Zine Project | Youth Caucus Town Hall #2

Are you feeling all the feelings about the election and what’s happening in the U.S. right now? Want a creative outlet to channel your thoughts, frustrations, or hopes?

You’re invited to contribute to STARS & GRIPES, the Democrats Abroad UK Youth Caucus’ Art Zine Project — a space for honest expression, reflection, and creative resistance.

🎨What type of things can I submit?

Anything creative made by you! This can include, but not limited to:

• Drawings, digital art, collage, or photography
• poetry
• song lyrics
• word clouds
• personal reflections
• Memoir style pieces
• Cartoons
• Satirical pieces or memes

Have an idea for something else? Send it our way! [email protected]

🗓️ Timeline

Submissions Open: 31 July – 15 September 2025

Organisational Review of Submissions: 15 September – 15 October 2025

Production: 15 October 2025 - 30 October

Final Publication: Aiming for early November

Launch Party: End of November (marking 1 year since the election & halfway to Midterms!)

🧑‍🎨 Want to learn more or work on your piece together?

Join one of our Town Hall sessions!

Town Hall #1: Tuesday August 19th 7:00-7:30PM BST
Learn more about art zines, our project, and how to get involved.
➡️ RSVP via email to [email protected]

Town Hall #2: Thursday September 4th 6:00-8:00PM BST
Drop in anytime, create together, and get support on your submission.
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Whether you’re feeling ragey, hopeful, overwhelmed, or all of the above — this is your space. Let's make something powerful together.We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Democratically Yours,

Bryan, Freya, and Leslie,

The Art Zine Coordination Team on behalf of the Democrats Abroad UK Youth Caucus