Poetry Society of Tennessee’s inaugural Tennessee Visions Cover Art contest is now open for submissions through December 15, 2024. We seek front and back cover designs of original art for the upcoming edition of our poetry anthology. We’d love to see photography, paintings, collages, etchings, line drawings, woodcuts, linotypes, quilts—anything that illustrates Tennessee or Tennessean life in a family-friendly representation. The contest is FREE to enter, and the 1st and 2nd place winners will receive monetary prizes and be published in Tennessee Voices Anthology, 2024-2025.

About the Contest

The contest will be judged blind by a jury panel. The panel will choose work based on artistic excellence, visual impact, creativity, and adherence to theme. The 1st place winner will appear on the anthology’s front cover, and winning artist will receive $150. The 2nd place winner will appear on the back cover, and the winning artist will receive $100. Winners will be announced at the PST’s 68th Annual Poetry Festival on April 26, 2025, and notified by email.

Who Can Enter?

We invite all amateur artists currently enrolled in a Tennessee-based art school or class to participate. For eligibility purposes, we consider a non-professional artist who does not primarily create art to sell for profit to be an amateur artist.

What to Enter

Submit your best original, unpublished work. Any artistic media will be considered; however, we cannot accept explicitly violent or sexual content for our contests. You may enter up to three pieces.

How to Enter

This contest is FREE to enter and the submission window is Tuesday, October 15, 2024, through Sunday, December 15, 2024. Follow our submission guidelines and send us your Tennessee visions! Get detailed rules and guidelines.