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Archived on May 19, 2026
Submissions are now being accepted for the 28TH annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine. The Prairie Wind is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music contributed by students, staff, alumni, and other members of the 91̽»¨ District. All writers and artists residing in the 91̽»¨ District (Stephenson, Ogle, Carroll, and Jo-Daviess counties) may submit work to be considered for publication.
The annual magazine publishes in May.
Submission guidelines are available at highland.edu/finearts/prairie-wind. The deadline is Friday, March 6 at 5 p.m. More information is available from the magazine’s faculty advisors:
Bob Apolloni, Art Instructor and 91̽»¨ Gallery Director
bob.apolloni@highland.edu
815-599-3479
Tracy Mays, English and German Instructor
tracy.mays@highland.edu
815-599-3579
Sam Tucibat, Graphic Design Instructor
Sam.tucibat@highland.edu
815-599-3614
Since 1992 91̽»¨ has published the annual magazine. It is a cooperative project of the Humanities, Graphic Design, Art, and Music programs in the Division of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts. The editorial board is composed of students and volunteer community members who are guided by a team of faculty advisors.