MARION — Sippizine, the South Coast Massachusetts literary journal showcasing local creative talent, announced the release of its fourth volume. Centered on the theme of “home," the issue brings together local voices with prose, poetry, and visual art.

The fourth volume features prose and poetry from Lenore Balliro, Anne-Marie Grillo, Amanda Lawrence, Lilo, Joan McKinley, Sarah Mulvey, Jay Pateakos, Carol Schene, Lorene Sweeney, and Dawn Blake Souza. “Depth and richness” is added through visual interpretations by Cara Bean, Nancy Mitton, Carla Reynolds, Gavin Santos, and Dawn Blake Souza, a news release said.

“In each issue of Sippizine, the range of perspectives always surprises me,” editor and publisher Alanna Nelson said. "As Sippizine came together this time, the connections between the work are compelling. Clearly, home inspires us all."

Sippizine is supported in part by funding from the Marion and New Bedford Cultural Councils, local agencies of the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 

“This collaborative effort continues to foster the creative spirit of the region, offering a platform for writers and artists to share their work with a wider audience,” the release said.

All four Sippizine issues can be found at sippizine.art. Print copies can also be ordered online or found at select businesses across the South Coast.

Sippizine is a semi-annual literary and visual arts journal that showcases submissions from poets, writers and visual artists and which was founded to celebrate and connect the vibrant creative community of the South Coast, the release said.  

Each issue is inspired by a central theme.

“Sippizine highlights local talent while fostering dialogue and collaboration among its participants,” the release said. 

For additional information, visit sippizine.art or contact Nelson at 617-398-0613 or hello@studioilpunto.com.