An Invitation to Contribute · Volume 2

A Work of Heart, Volume 2

A growing series of books that celebrates the Third Culture experience through art, curated by and for those who have grown up between cultures. We invite you to share your work.

A Work of Heart is an ongoing global collaboration led by Simona Wiig and Megan Norton-Newbanks.

It invites TCKs and CCKs from around the world to share their artwork in a growing series of books celebrating the Third Culture experience. As passionate creators and Adult TCKs themselves, Simona and Megan are committed to amplifying cross-cultural stories through visual art, curated by and for those who have grown up between cultures.

Your Contribution

Art that crosses cultures

Every medium is welcome, the through-line is a Third Culture story told through visual work.

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Any visual medium

Painting, illustration, photography, collage, textile, digital work, if it's visual and it's yours, we want to see it.

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By and for CCKs & TCKs

This is a space for Cross-Cultural Kids, Third Culture Kids, and global nomads to be seen by a community that understands the journey.

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Curated with care

Each piece is thoughtfully curated to honor the emotions, memories, and transitions that define a life lived across borders.

Led By

Two Adult TCKs, one shared vision


Simona Wiig

Artist, storyteller, and Adult TCK, passionate about creating spaces where cross-cultural experiences can be seen and celebrated through art.

Megan Norton-Newbanks

TCK consultant, writer, and founder of Beyond Borders Publishing, devoted to amplifying voices scattered across continents yet connected by shared themes of identity and home.

Amplifying voices that are often scattered across continents, yet deeply connected by shared themes of identity, belonging, home, and change.
On A Work of Heart
What to Expect

Volume 2 timeline

A rhythm to guide you from submission to print. Dates may be adjusted depending on the submissions received.

Submissions openShare your artwork through the Google Form on an ongoing basis.
Curatorial reviewSimona and Megan review each piece with care.
Selection & layoutSelected works are curated into the volume.
PublicationVolume 2 joins the series in print.

Full dates for Volume 2 will be shared here soon.

Ready When You Are

Interested in submitting to Volume 2?

Please fill out the Google Form in its entirety. We can't wait to see the world through your eyes.

Fill Out the Submission Form →