Information for Artists

The Open Studios Press sponsors 6 juried competitions per year. Winners receive full-color spreads in our nationally distributed periodical, New American Paintings. We have divided the country into six regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, West and Pacific Coast), each of which is the focus of an annual competition.

Deadlines: View the postmark entry deadlines for your region.

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TO ENTER:

• Send Four (4) 35mm slides OR 8"x10" printouts of current work, each labeled with your name, the work's medium, dimensions and title;
• A current résumé
• A self-addressed and stamped envelope for slide return
• A $35 entry fee (Check made payable to “The Open Studios Press.”)

Mail entries to:
The Open Studios Press Competition Entry
450 Harrison Ave #47
Boston, MA 02118

Restrictions: Our competitions are open to all artists working within the United States. All styles and media are welcome, as long as the work is singular and two-dimensional.

Future call for entries: If you would like to receive a "call for entries" postcard in the mail, you may submit your address information here.

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