A multi-genre literary journal and visual art publication, run by Sarah Lawrence College's MFA in Writing students.

Lumina Journal is a multi-genre literary and visual arts publication managed by students from Sarah Lawrence College's MFA in Writing program. 

Established to provide an accessible and inclusive platform for creatives, Lumina aims to represent, support, and empower individuals sharing their work, whether for the first time or the hundredth. 

The journal values experimental, forward-thinking, and genre-bending works that highlight each creator’s distinctive voice and experiences.

The journal's mission is to be an ever-evolving hub for creative expression, fueled by the desire to represent, support, and empower those who endeavor to share their work. 

The journal's mission statement emphasizes its commitment to fostering a community where creatives can share their work and be part of the enjoyment of art, publication, and community.

Lumina seeks to be an ever-evolving hub for creative expression, representing, supporting, and empowering those who endeavor to share their work, whether for the first time or the hundredth.


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