Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists 2021

The Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards give unrestricted cash grants to local artists who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits, but who have not enjoyed the recognition and rewards of being more widely known. Applicants must be residents or full-time students in Santa Clara County, California. The residency requirement is strictly observed.

The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 p.m. on July 15th. Entry fee is $10.00. Work samples may include up to 20 images, 6 audio files, and 6 video files (20 total samples maximum). Writers have special submission requirements: screenplays and scripts require a video of approximately 5 minutes of a staged or unstaged reading of a scene, along with a brief description and plot summary; novels require a short chapter and book summary; poems and short stories require 3-5 samples.

The Awards Presentation Program will be held on October 13th at the Rotary San Jose Summit Center. Winners are required to participate in the program and work with Artists committee members in preparation. A rehearsal may be required on October 12th. In the event of continuing COVID-19 restrictions from the CDC or Santa Clara County, changes to the venue or program will be announced on the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists website. All applicants must create a CaFE account to apply.