What we’re reading

Each week, the Variable West team shares what our reading list.

Meet our new Cliff Notes Columnists!

Meet Christine Miller in Oregon, Rachel Elizabeth Jones in Southern California, Samantha Hiura in Northern California, and Nia-Amina Minor in Washington.

Statement in support of the Palestinian liberation movement

Variable West is decisively committed to supporting the Palestinian liberation movement, as well as all liberation struggles that seek freedom from the interlocking violence of white supremacy, colonialism, and fascism.

Letter from the editor

Newly appointed Associate Editor Ella Ray writes about what she’s looking forward to in her position.

See you in 2023

A note from our founder about what Variable West has planned for 2023.

Introducing our next Cliff Notes columnists

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our next four columnists! Meet Gabrielle Lawrence in Southern California, Christopher Alam in Northern California, Demian DinéYahzi’ in Oregon, and Sharon Arnold in Washington.

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Announcing Variable West’s Editorial Apprenticeship

The VW Editorial Apprenticeship is a semester-long paid program that allows emerging writers and editors to learn how an online journal works while expanding their art writing practice.

Introducing Variable Voice: Letter from the Editor

Introducing Variable Voice, our online journal featuring exhibition reviews, essays, interviews, Love Letters, and other series that try to find a balance between generous, accessible language, zealously researched topics, and experimental prose that challenges the conventions of each format.