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# Futurism: INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL

**Hosted by:** Prism Press

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** May 24, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $20

## About This Program

> "Futurism"

Theme: FUTURISM
Prism Press invites artists and writers to submit work for our Spring 2026 issue centered on Futurism.
We are seeking compelling, original works that imagine, question, or construct the future. This may include visions of technological advancement, speculative worlds, utopian or dystopian narratives, spiritual futures, environmental transformation, or deeply personal interpretations of what lies ahead. We are equally interested in work that explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of futurity, including hope, anxiety, resistance, and reinvention.
We accept:
Visual Art : all mediums (time based work is printed with a still + qr code link)
Poetry
Flash Fiction
Selected contributors will be published in a professionally designed Prism Press catalogue and virtual exhibition.
Each selected artist and writer will receive:
A complimentary copy of the printed publication
Inclusion in a curated, ISBN-registered catalogue
Visibility through Prism Press platforms and archives
Distribution of this edition to professionals in the publishing and fine art fields, including curators, editors, and arts organizations
This is an opportunity to have your work positioned within an international, thoughtfully curated context that bridges contemporary art and publishing.
Submission Fee: $20
This fee supports the production, design, printing, and distribution of the catalogue.
Deadline: May 24, 2026
Prism Press is committed to presenting work that is conceptually rigorous, visually compelling, and culturally relevant. We encourage submissions from emerging and established artists and writers worldwide.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** drawing, painting, video, poetry, creative writing
- **Note:** Open to emerging and established artists and writers worldwide.

### Additional Requirements

Visual Art (all mediums; time-based work is printed with a still + QR code link), Poetry, or Flash Fiction submissions.

## Compensation & Benefits

No monetary compensation. Selected contributors receive a complimentary copy of the printed publication, inclusion in a curated ISBN-registered catalogue, visibility through Prism Press platforms and archives, and distribution to professionals in the publishing and fine art fields.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 24, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 29, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Rula Jones

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.prismpress.org/open-call-spring-edition