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Submissions for the 2026 journal have closed. Please stay tuned for the release of the 20th edition of Northern Eclecta, and for the opening of submissions for the 2027 journal!

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This Years Journal

It’s 2026, and Northern Eclecta: Art and Literary Journal is back!

This year's theme is “Wonderstruck.”

We invite you to search beyond the dull normal to find what is expansive, unfathomable, and beautiful. We are looking for tales that intentionally search for the good or marvel about today’s mysteries.

Whether you have a personal encounter with awe, a fantastical revelation, or a photo that encompasses the feelings that the grandeur of nature inspires, we want to hear your story.

Larger than Life: Imagine standing in the midst of the Grand Canyon, or looking up into the vastness of space. Capture those moments where life leaves you feeling tiny but alive.
The Phenomenal Ordinary: Find the magical in the mundane. Have you ever awoken from day-to-day life and noticed the way sunlight fractures through a window, or the melody of a bird's daily song?
Sublime Surrealism: Show us the instances where fantasy meets actuality, when dreams and reality collide.

Wonderstruck is for the whimsy and fantastical- to those who view the world with wonder and awe. Show us the world through a lens that hasn't yet grown tired of looking.

We are accepting fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, visual, audio, and/or video art that we can feature in our journal or on our website.

We will not accept any kind of submission that uses AI or plagiarism. Your work must be original and made by you.

All works will be considered as separate submissions, even if submitted at the same time.

We accept work created by those of all ages. Any students, staff, alumni, faculty, or other community members are welcome to submit for the chance to be published.