paperbark
interdisciplinary print & digital magazine
Paperbark lives at the confluence of text and image, science and art. We believe in an obligation to a livable future nurtured through sustainability and collaborations between generations, populations, and fields of thought. Rooted in stewardship and committed to art’s transformative capacities, Paperbark gathers portrayals of ecologies in crisis—as well as evidence of life’s flourishing intricacies.
text and image;
science and art
Paperbark was developed by a visionary group of faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is a collaboration between the School of Earth and Sustainability, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and the UMass Libraries.
issue 05
poetry, prose, & art
Dan Beachy-Quick, Rick Benjamin, Sherah Bloor, JoAnne Carson, Myna Chang, Joanna Clapps Herman, Edward Clifford, Cameron Davis, Daniel Eboreime, Anthony Farenwald, Loisa Fenichell, Robert Fernandez, Josh Fomon, Leslie Fry, Adam Gianforcaro, Mike Glier, Katie Holten, Amanda Jasnowski Pascual, Philip Jason, Beth Kephart, Jude Lake, Michele Lauriat, BEE LB, Karen Margolis, Kevin McLellan, Rusty Morrison, Zoe Mouligne, Jesse Moy, Terra Oliveira, Simona Prives, Kylan Rice, Steven Rood, Lia Rothstein, Bianca Stone, and Laura Von Rosk
featuring interviews with:
Bayo Akomolafe, Rick Benjamin, Cameron Davis, Sabrina Imbler, Andrew Krivak, Sirintip, and Zoe Todd
Cover Art by Simona Prives
web features
In the early months of the year, Paperbark spends time in the digital realm, publishing our Spring Online Journal content on a rolling basis. Video, audio, and hybrid works may find a home here, alongside creative prose, criticism, artwork, and photography. Our online presence is free to access. Paperbark nominates for Best of the Net & other relevant awards.
As of May 2024, all online content has been paused for publication.
our print issue
In the late summer, Paperbark opens submissions for our annual print issue. We accept work from both individuals and collectives, and are open to hybrid projects alongside more traditional literary magazine fare. Submissions are free and all contributors are offered two copies of the issue in which their work appears.
As of May 2024, all submissions for our next print edition, Issue 06, are on hold. Stay in touch with our email + instagram for updates on our hiatus.