The Conversation Continues
In conjunction with Degenerate Art Project III: The Conversation Continues, opening in May 2027 at Stormwater Studios, The Jasper Project is issuing a call for literary art for an anthology of work by South Carolina writers responding to the current socio-political environment, nationally and internationally.
The anthology, tentatively titled Degenerate Art: The Conversation Continues, will be published and filed with the Library of Congress, joining the visual art exhibition as part of Jasper's ongoing record of Columbia, SC's artistic response to this moment.
What We're Accepting
Poetry
Critical essays
Creative non-fiction
Work must be original and previously unpublished in any format, including social media.
Eligibility
Open to literary artists currently living in South Carolina. There is no fee to submit.
Submission Guidelines
Poetry
Left justified
Individual poems should not exceed four pages, double spaced, 12-point font
Submit up to five poems
Essays & Creative Non-Fiction
Double spaced, 12-point font
Should not exceed 1,000 words each
Submit up to five essays and/or works of creative non-fiction
Bio
This is not a blind call. Please include a bio of 75 words or less, written in the third person, with your submission.
Key Dates
Deadline to submit: December 15, 2026
Publication date: May 18, 2027
What Selected Writers Receive
A complimentary copy of the published anthology
An invitation to a to-be-scheduled book launch and reading, held in conjunction with DAP III's opening weekend at Stormwater Studios
Submit Your Work
Each entry should be a separate submission. For questions or if you have issues submitting your entry email us at submissions@jasperproject.org