Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this contest?
- This contest is an opportunity for students to engage with the humanities through artistic expression.
What kind of project can I submit?
- We accept submissions in three categories of artistic expression:
- Visual Arts & Design: Drawings, paintings, posters, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media, printmaking, or graphic design (submitted as image files).
- Literary Arts: Poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction, monologues, or hybrid work (submitted as text files and printed for display.
- See the full submission guidelines here (link).
Where do I submit my work?
- Submit your work online using this form (link).
- For visual works, you may upload up to three images of the same piece to show different angles or details.
But I’m not an artist. Can I still participate?
- Absolutely! The focus is transmitting your interpretation of this year’s humanities-driven theme through art. We will be judging based on the power of expression and how clearly your work communicates a connection to this year’s theme.
The theme is “Unbound.” What does that mean?
- That’s exactly the question we want you to explore.
- Your submission should reflect your interpretation of what being bound or unbound means, feels, evokes, and/or looks like. See our Annual Theme page for more details.
Do I have to submit my work online, or can I drop it off?
- We strongly recommend uploading your submission online.
- However, if you prefer to submit a physical version in person, email chat@temple.edu to drop off entries at Mazur 312 or Gladfelter 509.