About the Journal

Ekphrasis is an online scholarly journal produced by the graduate students of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University. Founded in 2025 and published annually in partnership with Tisch Library, the journal provides a platform for art historical exploration and analysis to fulfill its essential objective of foregrounding critical, diverse, and innovative perspectives both within and beyond Tufts University. 

The journal features written submissions from graduate students studying art history (and related disciplines), including academic essays, book reviews, and exhibition highlights.

Submissions are currently open for the spring 2027 issue and will close on January 15th at 11:59PM EST. Any inquiries should be directed to Anna.Powers@tufts.edu and Aiden.Levy@tufts.edu.

See the Call for Papers here.

Note on Review Process

Submissions selected for publication will be subject to two rounds of edits from the graduate student board.

Academic Essays will also receive one round of edits from a designated anonymous faculty member.