This theme is centered on the idea of regrowth after a season of winter. “Nurture” can take many forms, especially when expressed visually, but we imagine an issue focused on the softer—yet still powerful—side of spring. A time when life isn’t in full bloom, but the hope of it is all around.

The art and photography in “Nurture” might include mothers with their young (in the animal world or our own), sprouting seedlings and budding branches, and food made to nourish ourselves and others. Photographers could capture candid moments of connection, nature scenes of early growth and new life, or still lifes with subtle vitality. Artists might paint abstract pieces that suggest hope and peace, illustrate the warmth of a hug or a clasped hand, or create work inspired by the simple things that restore body and mind. In design, we’d love to see touches of handwritten letters, gentle florals, and natural textures like stone, linen, and flowing water.

Submissions for this issue should lean into gentle spring colors—warm neutrals, greens, and soft natural pastels. Let the shifting season inspire you, and show us your interpretation of “Nurture.”