We're always looking for contemporary art and writing of excellence. Rhubarb is always looking for interesting and creative pieces from new and established writers, poets, artists, and photographers.

This independent magazine is designed to provide an outlet for the (loosely defined) Mennonite voice, reflecting the changing face of the Mennonite community, promoting dialogue and encouragining the Anabaptist tradition of reformation and protest.

Writing should be clear, stimulating and persuasive without being obviously didactic. Rhubarb publishes poetry of up to 30 lines, creative non-fiction and short fiction of up to 2,500 words and black and white art work including high contrast photographs that reproduce well in the magazine printing process.

Rhubarb also publishes humour, book reviews, commentary, issues analysis and articles related to the theme. Query first for submissions of non-fition as some of this work is solicited and/or assigned.

All submissions should be in a Word doc and include a short bio and the full name and address of the subscriber.

Contributions are welcome by surface mail or E-mail.

Issue #25, SPRING 2010

– an issue devoted to the musings of adults under the age of 30, especially but not restricted to college students; we will consider ALL writing and art submitted for this issue, but the following categories might help stimulate potential contributors:

•    seven-word novels (send us more than one)
•    haiku poetry
•    intriguing captioned, candid snapshots (will be published in black&white)
•    doodle art/line drawings
•    experimental fiction
•    strange-but-true non-fiction

Submissions deadline: January 31, 2010 (Please indicate your “under-30” status in your submission.)


Issue #26, SUMMER 2010

The Food Issue

“Kitchen Tales,” where human nature and interaction connect with food; for example, memorable events that took place around the dinner table; unique experiences with preparing food; essays about changes in taste, or in dining habits; ruminations on the lack of food or its future; the place of food in art. However, the topic is wide open—your submissions will help shape it. We will also seek out interesting visual interpretations of the subject.

Submissions deadline: April 30, 2010


Issue #27, FALL 2010 – unthemed: a potpourri of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and art!

Submissions deadline: July 31, 2010
 

Issue #28, WINTER 2010: - Rhubarb will be inviting a stubble-jumper to guest-edit a regional issue featuring writers and artists of Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Submissions deadline: October 31, 2010

REMEMBER: WE PREFER EMAIL SUBMISSIONS, ACCOMPANIED BY STREET ADDRESS AND BIOGRAPHICAL BLURB.

 General Submissions also welcome.