Ocean State Review is a print journal committed to maintaining a high-quality literary and artistic record. Its purview is deliberately broad: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, art, and scholarship with a creative bent, alongside book reviews and interviews. This is not a venue for niche experimentalism alone, but for work that engages seriously with form and ideas across disciplines. The journal's decision to charge a modest reading fee is framed as a necessary measure to offset production costs and preserve the print object—a choice that signals a commitment to material permanence over digital ephemerality. The reading period runs from April 5 to November 30, with a final deadline of December 16, 2026. Response times range from three months until the closing date, reflecting the volume of submissions and the care taken in review. Accepted contributors receive one complimentary copy of the issue, with additional copies available for ten dollars each. The journal does not accept unsolicited submissions from current University of Rhode Island students, though alumni are welcome—a policy that situates the review within a specific institutional lineage while remaining open to the wider field. What distinguishes Ocean State Review is its explicit invitation to book reviews, interviews, and art alongside traditional literary genres. This suggests a curatorial interest in criticism as a creative practice, and in the conversation between text and image. The journal's print format and its stated aim to maintain high quality indicate a preference for work that is considered, polished, and aware of its place in a broader cultural discourse. Submitters should approach the review as a space for writing that earns its keep on the page, not merely in the feed.