Mishou Magazine

Mishou Magazine is a print periodical by and for readers of all ages. Highlighting work by artists ages 15 and under, collaborations between generations, and interactive sections, Mishou aims to validate children's identities as individuals and artists, and encourage intergenerational engagement through the arts. 50% of the magazines are donated to elementary schools and nonprofits centered around early childhood arts education. Along with the magazine, Mishou produces an animated T.V. series, online computer games, and hosts children's art workshops. See the donation tiers and rewards on our website.

Each issue of Mishou Magazine has seven sections: Then & Now, which features an adult artists’ work next to their work as a child; Program Highlight, where readers learn about nonprofits that focus on making art accessible to children; Family, showing an intergenerational group of artists with ideas and examples for the reader’s own group art projects; Interact, activities created by grown-up artists, featuring mazes, puzzles, drawing activities, and more; Picture Book Collaborations, which pairs young writers with adult artists to create an original illustrated story; Submissions, in which artists ages 15 and under respond to a prompt related to the issue's theme; and Dizzy Dollhouse, which features an artist working in 3-D. Lastly, a Bonus Section! Past bonus sections have included art book recommendations for kids, interviews with young climate activists, and more.

Along with the pandemic dramatically changing how the world approaches education and play, there is also an incredible movement advocating for diverse voices that promote positive change and action against the systemic and historical oppression of BIPOC, trans-folx, and other marginalized and mistreated communities. The younger generation is leading by example, and must be supported, valued, and taken seriously. As we make art publications, we feel it is critical to validate children's identities as individuals and artists. We hope to aid in visible diversity and inclusivity, and exposure to the art world in an accessible way for people of all ages.

Inside Mishou:

Mishou Magazine is published by Dizzy, a magazine focused on bridging the gap between artists of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of exposure. We feel it is important to eliminate the emphasis on these differences, while still celebrating the artists’ identities.