Vision & Mission

A night landscape stretches out into the distance. The photo appears in black and white with a V-shaped center section digitally painted in vibrant colors: magenta, orange, blue, purple.

Vast strives to be an engaged literary press that explores the expansive human experience and celebrates complex, diverse voices.


Our mission is to publish bold work, champion distinct artists, and cultivate literary community.

Header photograph by Stephanie Johnson
Header artwork by Avery Kester