In the creative world, "outsiders" have traditionally been self-taught artists who create for personal expression rather than commercial success, lack traditional training and live on the margins of society. However, we understand there are many circumstances that push people to be "outside of" the mainstream lived experience, regardless of academic training. In that vein, we encourage people living in rural or isolated areas, people currently experiencing poverty or who grew up poor; people experiencing housing instability; people living with disabilities of any kind; people with mental health challenges; our elders; people in the LGBTQIA+ community; people in recovery; communities of color and youth to submit.