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'''''Aesthetica''''' arts and culture magazine engages with contemporary art, contextualising it within the larger cultural framework. Founded in 2002, Aesthetica Magazine is one of [[United Kingdom|Britain's]] leading art publications and covers literature, visual arts, music, film and theatre.
'''''Aesthetica''''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] arts magazine. Founded in 2002, Aesthetica Magazine covers literature, visual arts, music, film and theatre. It has 45,000 readers and national distribution. Cherie Federico, managing editor of ''Aesthetica'' was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.


Exploring the varied nature of the arts and recognising the dynamics of contemporary culture, Aesthetica [http://www.Aestheticamagazine.com] pushes the boundaries and evokes debate around today's most important topics. Bringing a fresh perspective to the national forum, Aesthetica is at the forefront of contemporary arts by critically engaging with visual art, film, music, literature and theatre.
==History==


Aesthetica [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com]currently has a [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Aesthetica-Magazine/17333398613?v=info&ref=ts readership of 60,000] and is distributed both nationally and [http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/business/news/4789209.Aesthetica_Magazine___s_culture_change_as_sales_go_international/ internationally], and is available throughout the UK and in the following countries: USA, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
''Aesthetica'' was founded by Cherie Federico and Dale Donley, when they were students at York St John: A College of the University of Leeds (now [[York St John University]]) in 2002. In May 2007, the Guardian, said, "Aesthetica is going from strength to strength."

Copies of Aesthetica magazine can be bought at [http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=9000892 WH Smiths], independent newsagents and galleries, or online at [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com www.aestheticamagazine.com]. Aesthetica can also be ordered at your local library.

Aesthetica is published six times per year with issues being released [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/index.htm 1 February, 1 April, 1 June, 1 August, 1 October and 1 December].

[http://www.blogger.com/profile/07945422088315381846 '''Cherie Federico'''], managing editor of Aesthetica is a Fellow of the [http://www.thersa.org/about-us Royal Society of Arts].

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== '''Aesthetica Competitions''' ==

'''Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition'''

The [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition] champions new talent in the genres of visual arts, photography, poetry and fiction.

The [[http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=11808871465&ref=ts competition]] is separate from Aesthetica Magazine[http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/shop.htm], however the annual event is organised by the founders of Aesthetica Magazine.

'''''Details of the Annual Competition:'''''

• The competition will accept entries of creative writing (poetry & fiction) as well as artwork and photography.

• Each section will have one winner that will receive a '''prize of £500''' and a '''subscription to Aesthetica Magazine'''

• The new Aesthetica Annual will be a book that will present winning entries and runners-up in the genres of artwork, poetry and fiction.

• Entry allows the submission of either five images of artwork, two short stories (up to 2000 words each), or five poems (up to 40 lines each).

• The entry fee for the Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition is £10.

• Deadline for entries is 31 August 2010.

For further information please go to [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm the submission guide section at the Aesthetica website.]

'''Aesthetica Short Film Competition'''[http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm]

Aesthetica [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/shop.htm]is looking for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works. Whether you are fresh out of film school or have been making films for years, we want to hear from you. Accepting films in all genres: drama, documentary, music video, animation, satire, comedy, artists' film, etc.

See below for our great prize package.

'''''Winner:''''''
''£500''' first prize.
'''Screenings''' of your film at: [http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/ The National Media Museum] (Bradford), [http://www.sohoshorts.com/# Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival] (London), [http://www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk/ Glasgow Film Festival], [http://www.kerryfilmfestival.com/ Kerry Film Festival] and on the [http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm Aesthetica website].
12 months membership with [https://shootingpeople.org/account/auth.php Shooting People].
A collection of film books from [http://www.wallflowerpress.co.uk/ Wallflower Press].
Inclusion on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers (growing readership of 60,000[http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Aesthetica-Magazine/17333398613?v=info&ref=ts].)

'''''Runner-up & Finalists:'''''
'''£250''' for the runner-up.
The runner-up and finalists will be included on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers (growing readership of 60,000[http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Aesthetica-Magazine/17333398613?v=info&ref=ts].)

'''''Eligibility'''''

The competition is open to anyone in the world.
Please inform us if your work has been screened elsewhere.
An entry/administration fee of £15 is required per film.
You may submit more than once.

The deadline for submissions is '''30 April 2010'''. All winners will be notified by 31 May 2010 and the DVD will be released 1 August 2010.

For submission guidelines please go to: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm

Interested filmmakers can also keep up-to-date with the competition through the Aesthetica Short Film Competition [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=327238590633&ref=ts Facebook group].


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== '''History''' ==

[http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/index.htm ''Aesthetica''] was founded by Cherie Federico and Dale Donley, when they were students at York St John: A College of the University of Leeds (now [[York St John University]]) in 2002. In May 2007, the Guardian, said, "Aesthetica is going from strength to strength."


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Aesthetica arts and culture magazine engages with contemporary art, contextualising it within the larger cultural framework. Founded in 2002, Aesthetica Magazine is one of Britain's leading art publications and covers literature, visual arts, music, film and theatre.

Exploring the varied nature of the arts and recognising the dynamics of contemporary culture, Aesthetica [1] pushes the boundaries and evokes debate around today's most important topics. Bringing a fresh perspective to the national forum, Aesthetica is at the forefront of contemporary arts by critically engaging with visual art, film, music, literature and theatre.

Aesthetica [2]currently has a readership of 60,000 and is distributed both nationally and internationally, and is available throughout the UK and in the following countries: USA, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Copies of Aesthetica magazine can be bought at WH Smiths, independent newsagents and galleries, or online at www.aestheticamagazine.com. Aesthetica can also be ordered at your local library.

Aesthetica is published six times per year with issues being released 1 February, 1 April, 1 June, 1 August, 1 October and 1 December.

Cherie Federico, managing editor of Aesthetica is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.


Aesthetica Competitions

Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition

The Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition champions new talent in the genres of visual arts, photography, poetry and fiction.

The [competition] is separate from Aesthetica Magazine[3], however the annual event is organised by the founders of Aesthetica Magazine.

Details of the Annual Competition:

• The competition will accept entries of creative writing (poetry & fiction) as well as artwork and photography.

• Each section will have one winner that will receive a prize of £500 and a subscription to Aesthetica Magazine

• The new Aesthetica Annual will be a book that will present winning entries and runners-up in the genres of artwork, poetry and fiction.

• Entry allows the submission of either five images of artwork, two short stories (up to 2000 words each), or five poems (up to 40 lines each).

• The entry fee for the Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition is £10.

• Deadline for entries is 31 August 2010.

For further information please go to the submission guide section at the Aesthetica website.

Aesthetica Short Film Competition[4]

Aesthetica [5]is looking for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works. Whether you are fresh out of film school or have been making films for years, we want to hear from you. Accepting films in all genres: drama, documentary, music video, animation, satire, comedy, artists' film, etc.

See below for our great prize package.

Winner:' £500' first prize. Screenings of your film at: The National Media Museum (Bradford), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London), Glasgow Film Festival, Kerry Film Festival and on the Aesthetica website. 12 months membership with Shooting People. A collection of film books from Wallflower Press. Inclusion on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers (growing readership of 60,000[6].)

Runner-up & Finalists: £250 for the runner-up. The runner-up and finalists will be included on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers (growing readership of 60,000[7].)

Eligibility

The competition is open to anyone in the world. Please inform us if your work has been screened elsewhere. An entry/administration fee of £15 is required per film. You may submit more than once.

The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2010. All winners will be notified by 31 May 2010 and the DVD will be released 1 August 2010.

For submission guidelines please go to: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm

Interested filmmakers can also keep up-to-date with the competition through the Aesthetica Short Film Competition Facebook group.



History

Aesthetica was founded by Cherie Federico and Dale Donley, when they were students at York St John: A College of the University of Leeds (now York St John University) in 2002. In May 2007, the Guardian, said, "Aesthetica is going from strength to strength."

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