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Grand Prize
· $300 USD
· Artwork featured on the chapbook cover
· Artwork included in a featured interior spread
· Winning artwork and artist profile showcased on Inkspire.gallery
Second Place
· $150 USD
· Artwork featured in an interior chapbook spread
· Winning artwork and artist profile showcased on Inkspire.gallery
Third Place
· $75 USD
· Artwork featured in an interior chapbook spread
· Winning artwork and artist profile showcased on Inkspire.gallery
Honorable Mentions (3 total)
· $25 USD
· Artwork featured in an interior chapbook spread
· Winning artwork showcased on Inkspire.gallery
Featured Selection (6–9 total)
· Artwork featured in an interior chapbook spread
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Who can enter this inkspire.gallery contest?
This contest is open to students and emerging, non-professional illustrators. Entrants under 18 may participate with signed parental or legal guardian permission.
Am I a “professional illustrator”?
For the purposes of this contest, a “professional illustrator” is an artist who has had four or more black-and-white story illustrations or two or more color illustrations published in widely distributed books, magazines, or media. Please note: Art featured in personal websites, social platforms, independent zines, etc. do NOT count toward these limits.
AI Content
Because AI tools have the potential to limit authentic skill development, AI tools may be used only during the idea-generation stage. All final artwork must be created entirely by the artist using their own original drawing, painting, or digital illustration techniques. No AI-generated imagery may appear in the finished submission.
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Spring 2026
Early Bird entries (1/1/2026 – 3/1/2026) $15 for first entry, $10 for additional entries submitted during this time frame.
Standard Entries (3/2/2026 – 5/15/2026) $30 for first entry, $20 for additional entries.
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