Art Calls Winter 2027 ‘Vintage’ Issue: Open Call for Submissions
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 29, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent publication dedicated to presenting contemporary creative work across disciplines. The journal brings together a range of voices, with a primary focus on visual art and poetry, alongside experimental and cross-disciplinary practices.
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and considered for inclusion in quarterly issues. Submissions made before the call deadline will be considered for the upcoming Winter 2027 ‘Vintage’ Issue. Selected work is published both online and in print, with featured artists and writers presented within the journal’s curated editorial framework.
In addition to publication, selected contributors may be included in editorial features, interviews, and broader PJAS releases.
APPLY ONLINE – $14 Application
About:
The Penn Journal of Arts & Sciences (PJAS) was founded in 2024 as an independent publication devoted to contemporary creative work. It brings together visual art, poetry, and writing in a format that moves easily between disciplines without treating them as separate categories.
PJAS publishes online at pjasmag.org throughout the year and releases four print issues annually. The print editions are more selective, shaped through an editorial process that favors work with a clear sense of form and direction.
The journal was founded by Sophie Kadan (University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2025), who serves as Editor-in-Chief. Her background in both art and research informs the publication’s approach: creative work is not presented alongside scholarship, but with the same weight and expectation.
PJAS continues to expand beyond the university, working with artists and writers whose practices feel considered, precise, and fully their own.

