Jaden Bellamy, a third year student at OSU studying Ocean Science, was interviewed as a part of a larger interview series, focusing on highlighting student artists in Corvallis. Bellamy was born and raised in Oregon and is inspired by the beauty of the pacific northwest. She primarily expres… Read more
Maybe this is just the book-lover, creative writing major in me, but literature really does bring us together. There’s just something about reading a book in a community and knowing you’ll get a chance to talk about it, and learn something as a group. Read more
Join editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris for a more personal podcast! This week they discuss the different aspects of art that they have seen in their everyday lives throughout the week! Learn about a new creative project Natalie has been working on and a documentary following an artist… Read more
Ashley Villaseñor, a recent graduate of OSU with a Kinesiology major, was interviewed as a part of a larger interview series, focusing on highlighting student artists in Corvallis. Villaseñor draws inspiration from her science background, creating colorful, dreamy paintings often featuring s… Read more
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching what can you do to celebrate safely this year? Editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris discuss different art dates you could take your significant other, friend, or yourself on this weekend! Read more
Dayne Smith, a senior studying Tourism Recreation Adventure Leadership at OSU, was interviewed as a part of a larger interview series, focusing on highlighting student artists in Corvallis. Smith’s interest in the outdoors translates into her artwork through the use of natural imagery, inclu… Read more
Looking for something to cozy up with? Well check out this poem written by one of our very own Prism volunteers, Darcy Pound! Big thank you to her for sharing this with us! Read more
Editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris discuss nostalgic and 'sensational' young adult novels while asking why there haven't been more in recent years. Read more
Welcome back to winter term! Join editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris as they discuss Prism updates and the influence Bob Ross has had not only on the art world but younger generations as a whole as well. Read more
The weather outside is…chilly, so it’s time to cozy up with whatever warm drink of your choosing (for me it will be tea)! While you get that drink ready, how about we help brainstorm some craft ideas you can do this wintery weekend. Read more
Join Assistant Editor Natalie Harris as she interviews Kim Saira (@kimsaira on Instagram) about graphic design, advice about creating, and the importance of mental health. Read more
Come join editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris as they talk with NaNoWriMo participant, Kaylee Wallace! Learn her process and hear some great advice! Read more
With the submission deadline quickly approaching (next Friday!), we want to make sure you have all the information you may inquire about. Hopefully this helps solve any worries or uncertainties so you can focus on being creative! Read more
Learn about how editors Julia and Natalie use art to de-stress! We hope you can all find time for yourselves this week and always. Reach out if you need to at the resources below- Read more
Happy Halloween from us here at Prism! Last week I shared some spooky short stories to the blog, but today is the spookiest day of the year, so we are definitely still in that spooky spirit. If you’re needing more things to read, I have a list of poems to keep you company while you stay insi… Read more
Come hang out and listen to editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris as they read and discuss some of their favorite spooky stories to listen to every Halloween season! Read more
The crisp air cuts through the changing leaves and slips under the door and bangs against the window, crawling into cozy nooks and crannies to remind me of why I’m curled up in blankets to begin with. Even if the cold is relentless, there are ways I try to combat it during this time of year,… Read more
Come listen and relax with editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris as well as one of the Prism volunteers, Ardea Eichner, while they read some poetry from past editions of Prism. Read more
Editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris talk about different art forms that have made a comeback since the start of quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The twitter creator that was mentioned is Josie George and her twitter handle is @porridgebrain. Read more
Editors Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris discuss different art installations that have sparked social conversations and social change. The installations range from Instagram filters to graffiti and every medium in between. Read more
Editors, Julia Zeigler and Natalie Harris introduce themselves and talk about why they joined Prism, give some updates about how Prism will look fall term 2020, and read two poems selected by each of them. Julia reads The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost and Natalie reads Toothbrush to the Bic… Read more
Join the Prism team as they create wonderful pieces of artwork based off another member’s creation. From beautiful drawings to wonderful poetry, check out the amazing things that the team was able to make! Read more
Prism Arts and Literary Journal made a big shift this year, from three magazines per year to just one. And the fruit of that shift, volume 140 of Prism, Displacement, was released as planned on May 11, 2020. Read more
Editors Lauren Miller and Ardea Eichner take turns telling "slip stories." In this segment, they each attempt to tell a story based on 3 randomly generated words in 60 seconds; then based on 4 words in 60 seconds; and finally based on 5 words in only 30 seconds! Read more
Join editors Ardea Eichner and Lauren Miller as they discuss different aesthetics with volunteer Julia Zeigler. From black and white photos to vintage scenery to goblin core, the three discuss aesthetics and how they can interact with one another. Read more
Prism's latest edition is out, and we want to let you know that the art community we foster is alive and well. From our web content to the PDF of the 2020 annual edition, Displacement, Prism will be here. Read more
I became fascinated with the lives of strangers as a night janitor. Read more
Editors Lauren Miller and Ardea Eichner and volunteers Julia Zeigler and Lisa Wilson discuss the decision making process of the title for the 2019-2020 edition of prism, "Displacement." From the stages of the thought process to the night of the cohort meeting where the decision was made, it … Read more
When I knew that my Spring Break plans would need to be postponed, I decided to find something to read. I began listening to an audiobook of Little Women, and as I filled my time with crafting and cleaning, I couldn’t help but find ways to relate to these American Victorian Era girls. Read more
Join editors Ardea Eicher and Lauren Miller alongside volunteers Darcy Pound and Lisa Wilson as they recite their poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. With the prompts of MerMay, Earth Day, and shelter, the team comes up with some creative prose. Read more
Editors Lauren Miller and Ardea Eichner discuss art mediums, first trying to guess the description of an art form by its name, then talking about interesting types of art they each have tried. What's your favorite form of art to make? Read more
Join Assistant Editor Lauren Miller and Prism volunteers Darcy Pound and Lisa Wilson as they recite and discuss three different poems. Based on the Academy of American Poet's collection called "Shelter in Poems', the three discuss how their poem relates to finding shelter. Read more
Join Assistant Editor Lauren Miller on a little creative journey! Follow along as she makes a small bamboo doodle using pencil, ink and watercolor. What would you like to see next? Let us know by email or direct message for what we should make next. Read more
Editors Lauren Miller and Ardea Eichner discuss Animal Crossing: New Horizons in terms of art and art styles in and surrounding the games. They discuss how fashion brands are using the game to solve the problem of quarantine with regards to clothing launches; the appeal of the art style; and… Read more
In honor of National Poetry Month, enjoy two poems written by Assistant Editor Lauren Miller. Read more
Editors Ardea Eichner and Lauren Miller have a discussion about their artistic endeavors during the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as where to find art supplies, new adventures, and what to do during quarantine. Read more
A common reaction I’m faced with when I approach my community with art is fear. It’s a special kind of fear: it’s a fear that boldly masquerades as humility. “Art is perfectly fine,” I’ll hear, “but I just can’t understand it.” Or: “It can’t put food on the table.” (As if the hunger in our b… Read more
Prism editor Ardea Eichner offers a brief update with regard to Prism's response to building community during quarentine for COVID19, then reads a poem from a 2014 edition of Prism to celebrate the spring: Abundance by Gwendolyn Hill Read more
In this changing time, we hope that this poetry feature of "It's Raining Sun" by Isabella Johnson, which will be featured in the Prism edition in process, gives some comfort and beauty amidst the chaos. If you ever feel called to share your art with Prism from the heart of this worldwide eve… Read more
The sun is shining, birds are singing, and there’s no better way to spend a Thursday morning than a stroll through the park in the crisp spring air. The senses are bombarded with the signs of springtime. But for many, one component in particular stands out above all else: The scenery. Read more
Editor Lauren Miller and Prism volunteer Julia Zeigler get together in the booth for dead week to discuss some of their favorite TV shows: Bakemonogatari and Castle. They discuss great cinematographic decisions in the shows, satisfying plot lines, and just a hint of nostalgia brought on by TV. Read more
Editors and volunteers of Prism engage in a discussion revolving around nostalgia in entertainment. Nostalgia has come up time and time again in the media industry. You see it with the revival of Star Wars, the remake of classic Disney movies, and the popularity of streaming services to watc… Read more
Content warning for reference to vomit. Read more
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Editors Ardea Eichner and Lauren Miller do a segment called Different Denouement, where they discuss a certain topics in pop culture and debate on how it could have ended differently. In this episode, Ardea and Lauren discuss the BBC show Merlin and the widely-known movie Avengers: Endgame. Read more
