deadlines

The 2009-2010 submission deadline is Friday, January 08, 2009 at 5:00pm.

You may e-mail your submission form and submissions to mosaic@mosaicosu.com or drop them off in the box outside of room 202 in Kuhn Honors & Scholars House. Any Ohio State undergraduate who is not a part of Mosaic staff is welcome to submit art or literature. Please remember to fill out the submission form and turn it in with your submissions. Any submissions received without this form will not be accepted.

submission form

art submission form

• word document
• pdf

literature submission form

• word document
• pdf

faqs

1. What does Mosaic do?
2. How do you promote your magazine?
3. What are the responsibilities of an editor?
4. Is this a paid position?
5. Do the editors really edit?
6. Who’s eligible to become an editor?
7. About how many hours per week can I expect to work on Mosaic?
8. What kind of leadership qualities are you looking for?
9. Which positions are the most competitive?
10. How can I improve my chances at getting a position?

What does Mosaic do?

Mosaic promotes the arts in four basic ways: publishing, organizing, promoting, and connecting. We publish a magazine of undergraduate literature once a year, with selections created and chosen by OSU students. We organize events like art viewings and poetry readings several times per quarter. We promote the events of other groups related to the arts, and we host social events of our own to connect the arts community on a more social level.

How do you promote your magazine or club?

Mosaic promotes itself in four basic ways: with our Unveiling, various events, public advertisements, and online. Every spring we unveil our finished magazine to the public and use this opportunity to directly give our publication to the public. We do not distribute in newsstands or mail our magazine. We also distribute our magazine and information about our club at any number of events, hosted by our own club or at broader organizations at OSU. We buy advertisements through organizations such as the Lantern to promote our club and our events. We post fliers in academic buildings and dorms. We finally distribute our magazine online through our website, mosaicosu.com, and promote our events through other websites, including facebook.

What are the responsibilities of an editor?

We have a description of our positions included in the editorial board application available on our website.

Is this a paid position?

No. Mosaic is a student organization and all “editors” are leaders on a volunteer basis.

Do the editors really edit?

Not really. Editors mostly lead their respective staffs and collaborate on the long-term vision for Mosaic, as well as contribute to event planning. The only editing we do on submissions is minor grammatical, spelling, or image quality tweaks that do not interfere with the meaning of the work.

Who’s eligible to become an editor?

Anyone who will be an undergraduate at Ohio State University’s Columbus campus during the coming school year is eligible.

About how many hours per week can I expect to work on Mosaic?

The time commitment of an editor depends on the position and quarter. Of the positions with high quarterly variation, all of them have a peak rate of 3 to 5 hours per week during one quarter a year.

What kind of leadership qualities are you looking for?

Mosaic prefers leaders with leadership experience, commitment to the arts, organization, and experience in a publishing organization. Candidates who have successfully led groups of their peers in the past are welcome, as are candidates with committed interest in the arts. Mosaic also prefers candidates with strong organization and time management. Those applicants with experience in publishing or editorial capacities will be favored, especially experiences similar to Mosaic staff experience.

Which positions are the most competitive?

The leadership positions in order from most to least competitive application pools are: Literature Editor, Editor in Chief, Art Editor, and Layout Editor, followed by all other positions.

How can I improve my chances at getting a position?

Applicants can improve their applications by attending Mosaic’s events and by joining a staff. The most important trait is a demonstrated and visible interest and commitment. These are strong characteristics for a potential leader.