Inscape
Inscape, CMU's Magazine of the Arts, takes yearly submissions of poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), short plays, photographs, and artwork for each issue, published annually in the spring. In its over 50 years, Inscape has provided a creative venue for the poetry, prose, and artwork of students, faculty, and staff.
Founded in 1975, Inscape is the brainchild of CMU's Tau Tau Tau honorary fraternity, Mu Lambda chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (the international English Honor Society), and the mythic Scribblers and Scrawlers. Inscape is funded by CMU's Student Government Association.
Past Publications
Previous Inscapes
Previous editions can be found in Smiley Library.
Inscape Submission Deadlines and Guidelines
Submissions Begin: October 19, 2026
Submissions End: February 22, 2027
Submission Guidelines:
All poetry, plays, fiction, and nonfiction submissions must be formatted electronically as a Word Document. All photography and artwork must be submitted separately as high resolution, digital files.
Inscape Awards:
Inscape Award for Poetry
Inscape Award for Fiction
Inscape Award for Creative Nonfiction
Inscape Award for Art
Inscape Award for Photography
All first place winner receive a check at the Inscape Release Party in late April.
Awards are voted on by the Inscape team.
Accepting submissions starting October 19, 2026
