ABOUT MONTAGE

ABOUT MONTAGE

Founded in 2007, Montage Arts Journal is the undergraduate literary journal edited and designed by students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Our goal is to publish the finest, freshest, most innovative work by talented UIUC students from all disciplines and backgrounds. Read our past issues here.

Our Team

  • Theo Gary

    CO-PRESIDENT

    Theo Gary (he/him) is a senior in English and History. He is from Chicago and likes to read and write about sports.

  • Molly Cooper Willis

    CO-PRESIDENT

    Molly Cooper Willis (she/her) is a junior studying English and Creative Writing. She loves reading anything written by Emily St. John Mandel, drinking coffee, and updating letterboxd!

  • Sol Stutzman

    POSTGRAD ADVISOR

    Sol Stutzman (they/them) is an alumni who majored in Creative Writing and minored in Critical Film Production. They love devastating poetry, rediscovering abandoned hobbies, and their giant seven-year-old aloe plant.

  • Kaya Ibardaloza

    SECRETARY

    Kaya Ibardaloza (she/her) is a junior in English and Advertising. Her favorite book is A Handmaid’s Tale. She loves reading, playing with her dog, and eating her roommate's charcuterie boards.

  • Adam Vinn

    ASSISTANT EDITOR

    Adam Vinn (he/him) is a sophomore who is currently undeclared. Adam loves watching movies, playing games, and spending time with friends.

  • Victora Morales

    MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

    Victoria Morales (she/her) is a senior studying Creative Writing and English. Her favorite book is The Song of Achilles.

  • Ella Smalley

    TREASURER

    Ella Smalley (she/her) is a sophomore studying English. She loves reading, drawing and crafting, and spending time with her friends, family, and cat.

  • Gabriel Blumenfeld

    MATERIALS DIRECTOR

    Gabriel Blumenfeld (he/him) is a sophomore studying English Pre-Law with a minor in Legal Studies. He’s Romanian, loves both fantasy and sci-fi (preference perpetually in flux), working with machines for creation, and drinking water.

  • Genesis Jara

    SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

    Genesis Jara (she/they) is a senior majoring in English and minoring in Psychology and Communication. They love journaling, visiting museums, and walking their pet cat.