about us
STOCKYARD is an American online cultural magazine that focuses on society, politics, art, and literature. While the magazine’s articles often center on its native Chicago, STOCKYARD fascinates readers from across the nation and around the world. It publishes highly stylized reportage, commentary, reviewing, fiction and poetry, satire, narrative nonfiction, and art.
Launched in 2008, the magazine takes its name from the Union Stockyards, whose cleavers helped the City of the Big Shoulders hack its way to national import. In this spirit, STOCKYARD reports on a variety of both gritty and glamorous urban interests; a genuinely Chicago publication, it tackles both the high and the low—stripping the city, and America, all the way down.
art and photography
STOCKYARD Magazine accepts previously unpublished photography and visual art of all kinds. Those wishing to submit such work should send no more than fifteen pieces to the " title="Department of Art and Photography">Department of Art and Photography
writing
STOCKYARD accepts previously unpublished pieces of narrative nonfiction, fiction and poetry, and humor. All prospective contributors should direct their submissions to the " title="Department of Writing">Department of Writing .
The subject line of all submission emails should indicate the genre(s) of the work(s) attached. STOCKYARD prefers to receive only three submissions per author semi-annually, and only through electronic submission.
STOCKYARD cannot be responsible for the return or loss of any unsolicited electronic materials. Those submitting manuscripts, art work, or any other materials should not send originals unless specifically requested to do so by a member of staff.
businesses
Those interested in advertising their business on the pages of STOCKYARD should directly contact the " title="Managing Editor">Managing Editor. Should a business wish to review STOCKYARD Magazine's Media Kit, it may be requested by email from the " title="Department of Business">Department of Business.
events advertising
To have a Chicagoland cultural event – curatorial, theatrical, musical, or otherwise – advertised on the pages of STOCKYARD, event affiliates should direct this interest to the " title="Department of Business">Department of Business. Please be sure to include both the name and dates of the event subject line of the email.
events reviewing
Event affiliates seeking to have their events reviewed by STOCKYARD should direct all relevant information to the Department of Writing with the name and dates of the event in the subject line. Publishers and authors looking to have books reviewed should contact the " title="Department of Writing">Department of Writing. Artists and galleries looking to have art reviewed – or featured in STOCKYARD's Galerie – should contact the " title="Department of Art and Photography">Department of Art and Photography.
jobs and internships
Stockyard Media, Inc. is always looking for talented and discerning individuals who want to learn the art, and who don't fear the madness, of crafting a magazine in Chicago. Those who wish to apply for our unpaid internships should contact the " title="Department of Human Resources">Department of Human Resources for more information
Stockyard Media, Inc. is currently looking to hire writers for staff positions on a pay-for-article basis. Individuals interested in this type of position should submit an inquiry to the Department of Human Resources.
Stockyard Media, Inc. considers diversity a business imperative. As a proudly diverse company, Stockyard Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other basis as prohibited by law.
green
Stockyard Media, Inc. recognizes that we all make an impact on the environment and wants to reduce the size of its carbon footprint. Join us in our effort to preserve the planet's resources by submitting only electronic copies of your work and applications to STOCKYARD. With this simple adjustment – which saves you a stamp or three – we can each do our part to ensure that there is green in our future.
If you are unable to submit your work electronically or have any questions about this policy, please contact the " title="Department of Writing">Department of Writing.
staff
executive editors
Art & Photography
Layout & Design
Writing
managing editor
editors
staff members
J.P. Gorman
Dave Krzeminski
Joel F.S. McMurry
Luke Rodehorst
Magdalena Serafin
Sally Weigel
contributors
writing, department of
art and photography, department of
business, department of
letters to the editor
info team
human resources