The Grit

Arts & Culture Magazine of the north east

Issue No. 2 - December 2025

Highlights in this issue:

  • Spinning & Weaving – more than words
  • How a Powwow runs – Dawson Creek gathering
  • DC Dance Company – beyond dance classes
  • The Christmas Red Robin – local author
  • Interview with local artist – FSJ graphic design business 

About The Grit

The Grit is a community-powered arts & culture magazine created by Arts North East.
We publish original writing, poetry, visual art, photography, and short essays focused on life in the North East.

Published quarterly. Free to read. Local voices, local stories.

Submission Invitation

We welcome submissions of:
poetry, short stories, essays, visual art, photography, and mixed media.

Submission requirements:

  • Max 1,000 words

  • Family-friendly content

  • Original works only

  • Submit as PDF, JPG, PNG, or Word file

  • Email: ed@artsnortheast.org

Disclaimer: The Grit publishes work as submitted (grammar, style, voice). Only minimal corrections are made for obvious typos. Rights remain with the authors and artists.

Read Previous Volume

Volume 1 – June 2025