---
title: Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize
description: >-
  Blind juried prize for women and nonbinary visual artists: up to six images, a
  $400 cash prize and publication in CALYX Journal.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/c8e4cd40-46bc-48d3-b84d-bd3602ec8b07'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-10-06'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Prize/award
organization: CALYX Press
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/calyx-press'
deadline: '2026-11-30'
entryFee: 15 USD
location: Online
isOnline: true
compensationRange: >-
  $400 cash prize plus publication in CALYX Journal; up to two runners-up
  published on the website and receive a complimentary one-volume subscription
  to CALYX Journal.
---

# Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize

**Hosted by:** CALYX Press

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Online | **Deadline:** November 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

### About This Call

A blind competition with a rotating judge. Submit up to six pieces of visual art. The winner receives a $400 cash prize and publication in an upcoming issue of CALYX Journal.

### 2026 Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize

The inaugural Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize is now open! This year's final judge is Betty LaDuke!

Submit up to six pieces of visual art. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. Submissions are restricted to women and nonbinary artists (see our website or general guidelines for more information about CALYX's mission).

The winner of the First Annual Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize will receive a $400 cash prize and publication in an upcoming issue of CALYX Journal. The winner and up to two runners-up will be published on our website (www.calyxpress.org) and receive a complimentary one-volume subscription (three issues) to CALYX Journal.

CALYX has a strict anti-AI policy. Please do not submit any work that has been generated using AI tools.

### All art pieces submitted should meet the following requirements

- At least 300 dpi
- Size for width at least 5 inches at 300 dpi (14 inches at 72 dpi only ends up being 2.5 inches at 300 dpi)
- JPG or PNG file
- Send in RGB or CMYK

Photographs of three-dimensional art pieces such as sculpture and textile work are welcome. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. Winners will be announced in January 2027.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Submissions are restricted to women and nonbinary artists. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. CALYX has a strict anti-AI policy; do not submit work generated using AI tools.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to six pieces of visual art
- At least 300 dpi
- Width at least 5 inches at 300 dpi (14 inches at 72 dpi only ends up being 2.5 inches at 300 dpi)
- JPG or PNG file
- Send in RGB or CMYK
- No AI-generated work

## Compensation & Benefits

$400 cash prize plus publication in CALYX Journal; up to two runners-up published on the website and receive a complimentary one-volume subscription to CALYX Journal.

**Includes:** Prize

The winner receives a $400 cash prize and publication in an upcoming issue of CALYX Journal. The winner and up to two runners-up will be published on the website (www.calyxpress.org) and receive a complimentary one-volume subscription (three issues) to CALYX Journal.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 6, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://calyxinc.submittable.com/submit/357370/2026-marni-jenkins-visual-art-prize