Outsiders, in the creative world, have traditionally meant 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 experience. In that vein, we encourage people living in rural or isolated areas, people currently experiencing poverty, houselessness, and or who grew up poor; people living with disabilities of any kind; people with mental health challenges; our elders; people in the queer community; people in recovery; communities of color and youth to submit.