Lieder of the City — Peatsmoke

A city street collage with a bus that reads, “The New York,” and four people, one who stands on top of the bus with the word “sing” over his outstretched hand. “lieder of the city” is written against the swirling sky.

About the Artist

Ann Calandro is a writer, artist, and classical piano student. She received a 2026 Individual Artist Finalist Award (prose category) from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Serving House Books published her short story collection in 2025 and her poetry collection in 2026. Her artwork has appeared in the 2023 NJ Arts Annual, juried museum and gallery shows, and literary journals as cover and interior artwork. Shanti Arts Press published three children’s books she wrote and illustrated. See artwork at ann-calandro.pixels.com