Phoenix - Art & Literary Magazine
Valencia College's art and literature magazine, the Phoenix, features art, poetry, and prose from some of Valencia's most talented students. The magazine is edited and designed by Valencia College students and each year garners local, state and national awards in content, editing and design.
Recent accolades include:
ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS PACEMAKER AWARDS
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION —AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS (ADDYS)
PRINTING ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA'S FLORIDA PRINT AWARDS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION (CCHA), ANNUAL LITERARY MAGAZINE CONTEST
COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION AWARDS (CCHA)
FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE COMPETITION
REALM (RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN ART AND LITERARY MAGAZINES) (NCTE)
The 2024-25 issue, "Multiverse", the 27th edition, will be available starting August
1 in building 3, West Campus, and collegewide at the start of fall term. Visit our
tables at the Week of Welcome to pick up a copy!
Can't find one? Contact Professor Jackie Zuromski (3-143) or Professor Meg Curtiss (3-150a).
Magazine Publishing Schedule
| Aug-mid Oct: | Actively seeking student writing submissions for contest/current issue (NOTE: submissions are accepted all year) |
| Aug-mid Dec: | Actively seeking student art submissions for contest (NOTE: submissions are accepted all year) |
| Mid Oct-Dec: | Editors are evaluating and selecting literature and art |
| Dec-Jan: | Emails go out to contributors with selected pieces |
| Jan-Apr: |
Student Designers finalize design and do magazine layout |
| May: |
Phoenix is printed; distribution begins |
The Phoenix wants to
publish YOUR creative work!
Review the guidelines
and submit your entry TODAY!
Get Published! Earn Money!
Courtesy of Student Development, a $100 prize will be awarded the best entry in each
of the following four categories: Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Art.
We had so many amazing submissions for our upcoming issue it was hard to judge the winners. Thank you to all who submitted your art and literary works! The next issue is currently in the works! If you submitted work please check your Valencia email to see if your work was selected for publishing. Award winners, please check your Valencia email to learn more about your award.