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Welcome to the first of our Americana Stories podcasts! This new series of programs will highlight the writers, staff, and work that define the museum and its mission of reenvisioned Americana in poetry, prose, art, and music. In today’s inaugural episode, prose editor Lauren Alwan chats with the newest member of the museum team, prose … Continue reading Americana Stories Podcast Launch

Issue 26: Our submission period is now open through December 31. We seek work that engages with or repurposes the complex cultural history of America. We are particularly interested in work from writers, artists, and musicians who are traditionally marginalized from publishing. Please read our General Guidelines for more information on how and what to submit.

In the fourth of our interviews with Issue 25 prose contributors, prose co-editor Lauren Alwan talks with Lillian Howan about her story, “The American House.” Set on the island of Taha’a, in Tahiti, the story centers on the mystery of a house in which stories converge and contradict each other and questions are not always … Continue reading Five Questions for Lillian Howan

Keith Lesmeister’s work might be familiar to readers of the museum. His flash fiction, “Under the Cottonwood Tree” appeared in our Midwestern-themed Issue 5, and we’re thrilled to include Keith in our latest milestone Issue 25. In Keith’s story, “Oakes,” a mixed-race man traverses uncertain territory in a COVID-ravaged North Dakota town, and in this … Continue reading Five Questions for Keith Lesmeister

In the second of our interviews with Issue 25 prose contributors, museum prose co-editor Lauren Alwan talks with Marianne Villenueva about “The Walker.” The story is filled with contrasts—the bucolic remove of suburbia in Northern California, the national grief after the attacks of 9/11, the comforts of a middle class tract, the shock of  deaths … Continue reading Five Questions for Marianne Villenueva

Jay’s short story, “Neck Bone,” appears in our just-released Issue 25, a milestone achievement that features authors and artists in conversation with the theme “My Americana.” Though brief in length, at just under 1500 words, “Neck Bone” mines the complexity of a young man’s life as he grapples with loss and his future, finding grace … Continue reading Five Questions for Jay Ruben Dayrit

During August, 2021, we will accept submissions for Issue 25, a milestone achievement. With our theme “My Americana,” we seek to highlight work from writers and artists who are traditionally marginalized in publishing. We will prioritize work from writers and artists of color; specifically, we are interested in intersectionality. By modifying Americana, we hope writers … Continue reading Issue 25: My Americana

the museum of americana is seeking a new Poetry Co-Editor, responsible for reading and responding to submissions for three reading periods annually, attending virtual staff meetings, and building relationships with other publications and poets. This is a virtually-based volunteer position. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and particularly interested in … Continue reading Seeking Poetry Co-Editor

This month, the museum welcomes a new Executive Editor, Allison Blevins. We're thrilled to introduce her with this brief questionnaire about her work, reading life, and thoughts on the museum’s mission, as well as what’s in store for this exciting new chapter. How did you find your way to the museum of americana?the museum of … Continue reading Q & A with New Executive Editor Allison Blevins