Saxifrage

Saxifrage is Pacific Lutheran University’s premier literary and art magazine. It consists of work by students, staff, and alumni – poems, traditional art, literary essays, prints, short stories, photography, musical scores, and other works, all selected by volunteer judges from the Pacific Lutheran community.

A book by the people, for the people. A celebration and review of excellence. A piece of Pacific Lutheran you can take with you. Submissions to Saxifrage are accepted in the fall semester on a rolling basis, with a final deadline in early spring. Anyone involved in the university’s community can, and is encouraged to submit. We look forward to seeing what you’ve done.

Watch the above video to learn more about Saxifrage’s historical legacy on PLU campus!

Submissions for Saxifrage 51 opening December 2024!

Thinking about submitting to Saxifrage this year? Submissions will be open from December 2024 to Febuary 2025 (more specific dates to come.)

Students can submit up to three pieces in any of four genres: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Visual arts.  Note that Saxifrage will not publish more than 3 pieces total for any one student.

Requirements for submissions:

• Fiction, Nonfiction, & Poetry: Maximum 1500 words per piece.

• Visual Art: No specific requirements.

• Written work must be submitted as a Word or Google Doc. 

• Visual art must be submitted as a PDF.

Submissions should be emailed to Saxifrage@plu.edu with the subject line “Saxifrage 51 submission”

For questions please email Saxifrage@plu.edu.

We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

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