--- title: Anthology Cover Art Competition description: "Cover art competition for Anthology Magazine: €500 prize plus cover publication. Open worldwide, €18 entry fee, any genre." url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/a961a2a8-5207-4ed9-b9d2-a38a1af79129 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Prize/award organization: Anthology Magazine organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/anthology-magazine deadline: "2026-10-31" entryFee: 18 EUR location: Limerick, Ireland isOnline: true compensationRange: €500 prize plus cover publication and editorial coverage in Anthology Magazine disciplines: - painting - printmaking - mixed media - photography - digital media --- # Anthology Cover Art Competition **Hosted by:** Anthology Magazine **Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Limerick, Ireland | **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** €18 ## About This Program > "Open theme, but work is encouraged to align with the aesthetic of Anthology magazine" ### About Submissions are now invited for the Anthology Cover Art Competition. Established to foster and support both established and emerging visual artists and provide a platform for publication, the competition is open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media. Works entered must not have appeared on the cover of another publication and not entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition. Works previously exhibited or published on the artist's website on the interior pages of a book or magazine are accepted. Entries are invited from artists of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person. Work will be accepted on any theme. It is not a requirement, but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy before submitting your work to the Cover Art Competition, so that work submitted is aligned with the aesthetic of Anthology. ### Prizes The winner will receive €500 and publication on the cover of – and editorial coverage in – a future issue of Anthology. ### Submission deadline and entry fees Standard Fee – €18: March 1st – October 31st 2026 Contact admin@anthology-magazine.com for information on group entry fees. ### How to enter Click below to access the entry form. Fill in your details, upload your entry and complete the payment before clicking 'submit'. Please read the Terms and Conditions below for competition rules, technical specifications and rights information. If you experience any difficulties submitting your entry, please don't hesitate to reach out to us: admin@anthology-magazine.com. ### Terms and Conditions - All artwork entered must be the original work of those submitting it. Only one image per entry is allowed. - There is no limit to the number of entries per person. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee. - The artist's name should not appear on artwork as judging is anonymous. - It is not compulsory but works produced within the last three years are preferred. - Prize winners will be selected by a panel of independent judges and their decision is final. - Once announced, all entrants will be notified of the result by email. Finalists will be notified by email or telephone. - By submitting your entry and paying the registration fee, you agree to all of the terms and conditions listed here. - In order to minimise administrative costs and maintain affordable fees, please note that entry fees are non-refundable. - Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning artwork in Anthology. - The use of Generative AI is not permitted for entries to the competition. ### Technical Specifications - There are no dimension restrictions but entrants should note that artwork may be cropped so that it fits the cover space (190 x 195mm). - Artwork will be accepted in JPG, PNG or PDF form. Maximum file size is 4MB. Winners will be contacted for high resolution images. ### Rights - All artists retain copyright of their work. - All entrants agree to the storage of their images in electronic form for the purpose of judging the competition and the private distribution of those images as required to complete the judging process. - The artist warrants that the rights (of any kind) to the image have not previously been sold or granted to any third party. - The winner and finalists grant Anthology the right to use the images in electronic form or in print for the specific purpose of promoting Anthology and its Awards without restriction in any media. ### Previous Art Competition winners - 2024 Winner: Thelonius Monk Illustration, by Andrew Pahmiyer - 2023 Winner: En Una Terraza, by Javier Ortas - 2022 Winner: Charis, by Eddy Greenwood - 2021 Winner: Forget the World, by Ágnes Keleman ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital media - **Note:** Entries are invited from artists of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person. Open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media. All artwork entered must be the original work of those submitting it. The artist's name should not appear on the artwork as judging is anonymous. It is not compulsory but works produced within the last three years are preferred. Works entered must not have appeared on the cover of another publication and not entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition. The use of Generative AI is not permitted for entries. ### Additional Requirements - One image per entry (JPG, PNG or PDF format, maximum file size 4MB) - Artwork may be cropped to fit cover space (190 x 195mm) - Artist's name should not appear on the artwork (anonymous judging) - Works produced within the last three years preferred (not compulsory) - Entry fee of €18 per artwork entered ## Compensation & Benefits €500 prize plus cover publication and editorial coverage in Anthology Magazine **Includes:** Prize The winner will receive €500 and publication on the cover of – and editorial coverage in – a future issue of Anthology. Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning artwork in Anthology. ## Timeline - **Opens:** March 1, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** admin@anthology-magazine.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/cover-art-competition/