May 2026: $1K Open Theme Competition
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Entry deadlineMay 31, 2026 · 6:59 AM
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Location
Online
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
May 30, 2026
We invite you to take part in our May 2026 Open Theme Competition. Whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, or create digital art, we want to see how you approach your work, provoke thought, or capture a moment. One standout entry will receive a $1000 cash prize, a spotlight interview feature, and a prominent place in our upcoming issue. Finalists are also eligible to receive a feature in our upcoming issue.
Theme: Completely open: interpret freely, without restrictions.
Mediums: All artistic forms welcomed (including traditional, digital, mixed media, photography, and experimental).
Submission: Provide high-resolution images or files of your work along with a concise artist statement (max 200 words) that highlights your concept or process.
Theme: Completely open: interpret freely, without restrictions.
Mediums: All artistic forms welcomed (including traditional, digital, mixed media, photography, and experimental).
Submission: Provide high-resolution images or files of your work along with a concise artist statement (max 200 words) that highlights your concept or process.