$1K Open Theme Competition: September 2026
Submit 1–5 high-resolution images or files of your work along with a concise artist statement (max 200 words).
Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.
Get matched →- Deadline
- 36 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $1,000
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About
Overview
A magazine competition inviting submissions in any artistic medium and style. One standout entry will receive a $1000 cash prize, a spotlight interview feature, and publication in the upcoming issue. Finalists are also eligible for a feature in the upcoming issue.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: October 5, 2026
- Publication: September 2026 issue
Eligibility
Open to artists worldwide. Artists of all levels are welcome.
Media & submission
- Submit 1–5 high-resolution images or files
- Provide a concise artist statement (max 200 words) highlighting your concept or process
- Art must be photographed in a professional manner
Awards
One standout entry receives a $1000 cash prize, a spotlight interview feature, and publication. Finalists are also eligible for a feature in the upcoming issue.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 215-853-7122
- Organization: PJAS – Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
- Award
- $1000 cash prize, feature interview, and publication
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Theme
- An open-theme competition with no restrictions; artists may interpret and submit works in any style or medium.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide.
- Audience
- Artists of all levels
- Contact
- [email protected]
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