$1K Open Theme Competition

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Open to artists at all career stages; no restrictions on subject or medium.

$1K Open Theme Competition Filter All States... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ---Non US States--- Any US State International Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New B | Call Type | Competition | |---|---| | Call Eligibility | International | | Entry Dates | 10/1/26, 9:09 PM - 11/30/26, 9:09 PM 35 Days Left | | Entry Fee? | Yes (14) | | $1K Open Theme Competition | The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts & Sciences invites artists to participate in its 2026 Open Theme Competition, an international open call designed to recognize compelling contemporary creative work without restrictions on subject matter, style, or medium. The theme is completely open. Artists are encouraged to submit work that best represents their individual practice, whether it explores a specific idea, captures a particular moment, experiments with form, or simply demonstrates a distinctive visual perspective. Rather than requiring entrants to respond to a predetermined prompt, the competition gives artists the freedom to determine what they want their work to communicate. All artistic media are welcomed, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, collage, illustration, installation, and experimental or interdisciplinary practices. Entrants should provide high-resolution images or files of their work together with a concise artist statement of no more than 200 words describing the concept, process, context, or ideas behind the submission. One standout entry will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a dedicated spotlight interview feature, and prominent placement in an upcoming issue of PJAS. Finalists will also be eligible for publication in an upcoming issue. Submissions are considered with attention to originality, artistic direction, conceptual or emotional resonance, execution, and the overall strength of the work. Artists at different stages of their careers are welcome to apply. PJAS seeks work that feels intentional, memorable, and individual. There is no preferred subject, aesthetic, or approach; the purpose of the Open Theme Competition is to give artists the freedom to submit the work they believe deserves to be seen. Regardless of selection status, all applicants may indicate interest in participating in professional opportunities such as spotlight interviews. Posted on: 10/21/26, 1:15 AM

Award

$1,000

Spotlight interview feature and prominent placement in an upcoming issue

What to submit

Work samples, Artist statement

How to apply

Загрузить изображения или файлы работ и артист-стейтмент до 200 слов.