Mission Statement
The Vehicle is Eastern Illinois University’s biannual student-run arts publication. Since 1959, The Vehicle has showcased an array of Panther voices from all walks of life. As we value diversity and equality, we do not tolerate hateful subject matter such as racist, misogynistic, ableist, homophobic, or xenophobic content. We also believe in the diversity of expression, so we currently accept fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, drama, and art.
We are accepting submissions from current and former EIU students, staff, and faculty.
Prose
We accept fiction and creative nonfiction of all genres. Submit one piece of fiction and / or creative nonfiction not exceeding 5,000 words in total.
Poetry
We accept poems in any style. You may submit up to five poems as separate submissions in Submittable. No more than three pages per poem.
Drama
Submit one short play or screenplay, no more than 15 pages in length. For plays, please format according to Standard American formatting guidelines.
Art
We accept of all types of art, such as painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture, sequential art, etc. Send in JPEG format, minimum 800-1000 px on shortest side. No more than four pieces per person in separate submissions, please.