Perceptions: A Journal of the Arts

Call for Submissions (Opens Each Fall)

We invite submissions of original creative work from current Columbia State students and employees.
Submission categories include:

  • Art & Photography
  • Poetry
  • Fiction
  • Drama
  • Essays

Submission Guidelines

  • Up to four works may be submitted per category
  • Only original, unpublished work will be considered
  • The submission form is emailed monthly to Columbia State addresses during the fall semester

Contact us at: perceptions@columbiastate.edu

Now Available: 2025 Edition of Perceptions

Experience the newest collection of student and employee-created art, writing, and photography.
Featuring the winner of the Beverly Mitchell Prize for Creative Writing.

Read Perceptions 2025

Beverly Mitchell Prize for Creative Writing

The Beverly Mitchell Prize was established by the Columbia State Foundation to honor a beloved English professor and former Perceptions editor, Beverly Mitchell.

Mitchell taught at Columbia State from 1990 to 2020, inspiring students through writing, literature, and creative expression. She also contributed to the local arts community through workshops and volunteerism.

Each year, the student whose work best exemplifies creative excellence in writing receives:

  • A $100 prize
  • Recognition at the Student Honors Convocation
  • Publication in Perceptions

“Colleagues and friends of Beverly Mitchell conceived a creative way to recognize her passion for literary arts and to recognize student talent.”
- Bethany Lay, VP for Advancement, Columbia State Foundation

For questions or more information, reach out to: perceptions@columbiastate.edu