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"The Poorhouse Rag," the West Virginia University at Parkersburg literary magazine, is accepting submissions.
The magazine this year will include themes of social and political marginalization and lack of equity in opportunity to honor 100 years of women's suffrage. The edition will recognize the social changes that have occurred and highlight the hardships of political minorities.
"The Poorhouse Rag" is asking for submitted pieces to be connected to the feeling of "being left out" in terms of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, social status or other challenges and obstacles, emotional and physical, individuals may have faced.
Deadline is July 1.
"The Poorhouse Rag" is led by the WVU Parkersburg Editorial Collective that includes Sandra Kolankiewicz, Lauri Reidmiller, Danielle Kelly, Joyce Stover, Alicia Matheny Beeson and Woody Wilson. The Editorial Collective selects the pieces featured in the magazine, however, the goal is to transition into a student-led process.
Last year, "The Poorhouse Rag" received more than 50 submissions from the WVU Parkersburg campus community.
"We pick quality pieces that align with the theme and are written by individuals affiliated with the college community," Beeson said. "We especially look for heartfelt, thoughtful, well-constructed pieces in a range of genres!"
All works will be considered for a $50 prize in each genre and the Foundation Prize for best cover art and the President's Prize for best overall art or literary work.
"We hope to provide opportunities for those affiliated with the college to express themselves through visual and written mediums, and to educate our campus and local community about the history of the poor farm on our campus grounds," Beeson said.
To submit a writing or artwork to "The Poorhouse Rag" or to view submission guidelines, go to wvup.edu/poorhouserag. Submissions are open to WVU Parkersburg students, faculty, staff, alumni and their family.
There is no fee to enter.