Summer 2026 Issue
In this issue…
Poetry
Afternoon Theorem | Sean Cho A.
There’s beauty and time| Hilary Sallick
Fiction
Percy in Dust | Louis Bourgeois
Nonfiction
Carnac Dawn | Alison Lock
Contemplative Practices
The Spiritual Practice of Birding | Ragan Sutterfield
Creating a Time Map | Aizaiah G. Yong
And more…
The Weight of Small Things | Sara Black
Audio Edition
Catch the latest issue in audio format! Read by the contributors, you can find standalone pieces in the corresponding audio issue or tune into the podcast to hear a little behind-the-scenes inspiration from the creators as they introduce their work. Find the whole issue online, or subscribe to the podcast so episodes automatically show up in your feed.
FULLY HUMAN
What makes a person truly alive with vitality? We are delighted to announce an open call for 2D media for a juried art exhibition in Washington, DC. The show, "Fully Human," will be on view Oct. 4 - Nov. 15, 2026, at Seekers Church Art Gallery. Applications must be received by Aug. 15, 2026, 11:59pm ET. The jury will award special commendation and cash prizes to up to two winning artists. All entries will also be considered for publication in Vita Poetica Journal.
5th-Anniversary Print Issue
Available in print, digital flipbook, and audio formats, this special commemorative issue features new work from Vita Poetica’s first Writing & Art Contest winners and runners-up, as well as outstanding selections from past issues, presented in 140 full-color pages.
