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The Wave
The Wave is where all aspects of Next Wave come together to form one community. Dive into a collection of features, submissions, updates, resources and more.
November Prompts and Inspiration
November is that perfect in-between month. Hopefully you've already gotten adjusted to the swing of the school year, winter is around the corner and so is the holiday season. This month is all about taking a breath and slowing down to find the beauty and meaning in the things you don't often take the time out to acknowledge. The simple stuff that makes life feel warm, calm, or even a little nostalgic. It’s also the season to reflect, to think about how far you’ve come this ye
Oct 272 min read
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Look Don’t Touch by Briana Johnson (Colorado, 16)
About This Piece I did this artwork because I’m mixed with black and white and I’ve always felt out of place like I’m too white for black...
Oct 111 min read
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portal by Zheyre T
About This Piece It’s inspired by an idea of leaving reality and entering an unknown world. The subject is based off of myself if I...
Oct 81 min read
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What’s Next for Themes at Next Wave
When we launched our very first monthly theme in September (Fresh Starts), we were so excited to try something new for our community: a...
Sep 302 min read
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Fresh Starts
There’s something special about September. It feels like the ultimate reset button—new classes, new routines, new friends, and new...
Sep 291 min read
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Last Call: "Fresh Starts" Will Be Up on The Wave Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s the big day—September 29th! This is the last reminder to be featured in our very first themed roundup. If you want your work...
Sep 281 min read
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Reminder: "Fresh Starts" Will be Up in 4 Days!
We can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by, and that means it’s almost time to wrap up September’s theme: Fresh Starts. This...
Sep 251 min read
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A Look Into the Future at Next Wave
Next Wave started with one simple idea: to spotlight the next generation of teen creators in all disciplines. Whatever your craft,...
Sep 144 min read
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Arts or Crafts? How to Tell Where You Shine
Some creators thrive on emotion, imagination, and self-expression. Others find their spark in strategy, problem-solving, and building...
Aug 112 min read
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