The Indianapolis Review About The Indianapolis Review, established in 2017, is an online quarterly publication featuring poetry, art, and visual poetry. We work to promote artists and writers from our region, but we also showcase work from around the country and the world. We don’t limit ourselves to one particular school or style of poetry or art; we simply want art and poetry that surprises, sings, and makes us think.We believe that poetry and art often (not always) save us from desolation, misunderstanding, and thinking we are alone in our suffering . We believe that creating and sharing creativity is a gift and service to one’s community and can shift the way we experience our realities. We believe in always keeping submissions free. However, we do not pay our writers and artists, as we are all volunteer-run staff and are not connected to any institution or company.We nominate our writers for both Pushcart Prizes and Best of Net. We had our first Pushcart Prize winner in 2019! Important: See guidelines for specifics on what poetry forms they are currently accepting. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2017 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Indianapolis Review's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableThe Indianapolis Review's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Indianapolis Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 December 2026* (approx. 87 days from now).5Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Visual poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Indiana (01 Dec 2026*)2Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Audio. Image. Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 01 December 2026* (approx. 87 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, People in a specific region.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Theme:Indiana (01 Dec 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @theindianapolisreview Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Indianapolis Review Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 38 reports from 38 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 40 min | 90.7 mean avg | 96.0 median | 119 max days (23.3 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 13.16 % of submissions accepted (84.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.16 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 86.84 % (92.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 72.7 % form, 27.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (1 min | 2.5 mean avg | 4.0 median | 4 max days waiting | 700.1 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 120 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 14:25 UTC (4 hours, 44 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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