Motif is the annual creative arts journal of Concordia University Chicago.
Published each spring, Motif includes poetry, short fiction, essays, and artwork by Concordia-Chicago students, faculty and staff. The journal began publication in 1960, under the leadership of English professors F. S. Janzow and Henry Lettermann.
Current Edition - Now Available (2026)
The 2026 edition of Motif highlights the exceptional creativity of our students, faculty, and staff. Experience a compelling collection of work from CUC’s visual artists, writers, and composers.
