Artemis 2016 celebrates its 23rd publication since beginning in 1977. The journals mission is to foster excellence in art and literature in the Blue Ridge Mountains
and beyond. Throughout its history, Artemis has presented many educational and cultural events, school mentorship programs, and collaborations with area colleges and universities. Artemis creates a place for many contributors to debut their work along side professional artists and writers, including National and State Poet Laureates, a T.S. Eliot Prizewinner, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Literary Prizewinners, an NAACP...