Wingspan
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Who is Ms. Self, and why is she so interested in my art ?
- I have some paintings and stuff I want to be exhibited in the magazine, but I don't want to give Wingspan my original. What do I do ?
- Wingspan sounds cool, but my work just isn't that good....
- Wingspan is something I would like to get more involved with, beyond just submitting work. What am I to do?
- Wingspan appears to be a powerful medium for expression for a group of young people with artistic interests. I would like to support it, but I am not a student. How can I help?
- When is the next meeting?
- Why would I want to join Wingspan?
- I like working with graphics and images. How can I help layout the magazine?
- I already come to the Wednesday meetings and I love Wingspan! How can I become a member of the editorial staff?
1. Who is Ms. Self, and why is she so interested in my art ?
Ms Self is Wingspan's sponsor. She is amazing! She is interested in your art because we all want to see it.
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2. I have some paintings and stuff I want to be exhibited in the magazine, but I don't want to give Wingspan my original. What do I do ?
Good question... You may scan your art onto a computer and then send the file you scanned to Wingspan. If you do not have access to a scanner at home, please contact the Computer Resource Specialists in room 136 at school, and you will be assisted as soon as possible.
Another option is to come to a Monday staff meeting in room 210 after school. The art editors will be happy to photograph your piece for you.
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3. Wingspan sounds cool, but my work just isn't that good....
What?!?! No! No one's art is "too bad" to be shared. It might not be published (there is limited space in each issue), but it definitely warrants attention if you have put your time, effort, emotion, and thought into it. There is no such thing as the "perfect" work. So don't worry about submitting something that wouldn't get you an A in English class. One of the best aspects of Wingspan is that because your peers will be able to read/view/hear and then critique and laud your work, you are enabled to grow quickly as a writer/painter/photographer/musician/human being.
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4. Wingspan is something I would like to get more involved with, beyond just submitting work. What am I to do?
We would love to have you at our Wednesday meetings! We review art submissions every first and third Wednesday of the month and literary submissions every second and fourth. New faces are always welcome!
Meetings are held in room 210 every Wednesday after school.
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5. Wingspan appears to be a powerful medium for expression for a group of young people with artistic interests. I would like to support it, but I am not a student. How can I help?
So glad you asked! The most direct and easy method is to purchase a copy of the latest edition of Wingspan. Copies are only $5 and all proceeds go towards publishing the following year's magazine.
Also, please consider becoming a patron.
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6. When is the next meeting?
Wingspan meetings are held every Wednesday in room 210 right after school.
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7. Why would I want to join Wingspan?
Wingspan provides a unique oppurtunity to Frank W. Cox students unlike any other offered at school to share and receive feedback on your creative work. Some reasons to join are
a) To meet and befriend like-minded individuals
b) To have your work officially recognized and published as some of the best in our school
c) Looks great on college applications
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8. I like working with graphics and images. How can I help layout the magazine?
The editorial staff, comprised of students grades 9-12, design and layout the magazine using InDesign software. We begin the first week of March. If you are interested in helping or learning more about this process, please come to a Monday staff meeting.
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9. I already come to the Wednesday meetings and I love Wingspan! How can I become a member of the editorial staff?
The editorial staff is chosen at the beginning of the year by Ms. Self and the previous year's staff. Positions open based on graduating seniors and availibility. Please review the staff application for more information.
We are always looking for eager students to help make flyers, lend a hand with layout, and just help out so please come by if interested!
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