---
title: 2026 MCBA Prize
description: International biennial prize for book art. $2,000 grand prize + $500 each for four finalists; exhibition at MCBA’s Main Gallery.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/6a2763d5-ddeb-422a-96c3-865237cd20fb
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Prize/award
organization: Minnesota Center for Book Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/mcba
deadline: "2026-05-31"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: MCBA Main Gallery, MN, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $2,000 cash prize for winner; $500 cash prize for each of four finalists
disciplines:
  - mixed_media
  - sculpture
---

# 2026 MCBA Prize

**Hosted by:** Minnesota Center for Book Arts

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** MCBA Main Gallery, MN, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "book art"

The international competition will culminate in an exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery of 20–30 selected semi-finalists and a live virtual event revealing the winner. One winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize, four finalists will each receive a $500 cash prize, and all entries will be published on their prize site.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** mixed_media, sculpture
- **Note:** International eligibility. Book art broadly defined: unique book objects, altered books, graphic novels, zines, concrete poetry, conceptual and visual works, etc. Processes may include any printing or printmaking methods. Work may be in edition or unique. Related works on paper (broadsides, prints, photographic portfolios), journals or diaries, scrapbooks and blank books are not eligible. Video or film is not eligible unless integral to an installation. Application fees are tiered: $15 scholarship rate, $35 standard rate, $50 Pay-It-Forward rate.

## Compensation & Benefits

$2,000 cash prize for winner; $500 cash prize for each of four finalists

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 31, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 29, 2026
- **Program End:** November 29, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Anika Schneider

**Email:** aschneider@mnbookarts.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/2026-mcba-prize-2026