The Siren literary and art magazine is accepting submissions through May 13. The theme for the 2026 magazine is NEO.
NEO blends aspects of 1980s expressionist movement and graffiti street art in the European vineyard/countryside with accents of bright colors, urban, nature, and travel.
Part of the art featured in the magazine design will incorporate an interactive art project the Siren staff hosted March 16. Students were invited to graffiti a pink spray-painted mannequin with paint, markers, stickers and other materials.
“We held an art installation in the Harvin Center for students to come by and contribute to. We wanted to bring students’ creativity together and give them a chance to be a part of the creation on this year’s cover,” Editor-in-Chief Arianna Rios said.
As for submissions, Rios encourages students to come talk to staff if they aren’t sure where to start.
“Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Be bold, take creative risks,” Rios said.
“If you’re unsure – come by and talk with us in the lab or message us through our social media platforms. We’d be happy to help you in any way we can. We WANT to help you and we WANT to see your work.”
The Siren’s first issue published in November 1996 and focuses on arts, entertainment, and literature. The magazine turns 30 this year.
Past issues contained fashion articles, poetry, movie reviews, features on careers and small businesses, photo essays, photography, and short stories.
The Siren staff expressed excitement for this year’s release.
“I’m excited to see the art we get submitted,” said section editor Layla Fonseca. “And I’m really excited to see how the art installation translates into the cover of The Siren and how it ends up looking.”
“We are open to receiving anything: the more the better because then we choose what we put in,” Fonseca said. “I don’t think students realize it’s really good for them to have in the future if they are looking to put it on a resume.”
For more updates on The Siren follow
@dmcsiren on Instagram and Facebook or contact the editors at 737-383-7644 or thesirenliterary@gmail.com.
