Would you like to enter an artwork for consideration for the anthology cover art? Anyone who is active on social media is welcome to enter!
- How to submit:
1. Decide whether you are submitting with Option A or Option B
2. Fill out the Contest Entry Form below (PLEASE COPY YOUR RESPONSES in case of a form error)
3. Upload your artwork to Dropbox below
4. If you are unable to submit to Dropbox, please email your artwork to Melissa F. Kaelin at: mf.kaelin@gmail.com - Deadline Extended! Midnight, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
Introducing the Social Gap Experiment Anthology!
We plan to publish an anthology of creative work from a global community of artists, which will be sold in both online and print-on-demand formats, made available on Amazon.com. This means your name will be appear in internet search results, and you will also be listed as an author/artist in the compilation, which will be edited by Melissa F. Kaelin.
There is no cost to submit. Please only submit original works, created entirely by you. We request first-time printing rights, which means the copy rights return to you after publication.
Cover Art Contest 😷🌎💞
Any artist who is active on social media may enter the contest to create Cover Art for the upcoming book, the Social Gap Experiment anthology. Artists have three weeks to create their design and submit it for competition, beginning October 16.
Contest Details:
- Theme: Anything goes! The goal is to showcase your art and your style, so please create the cover art you want to create or submit existing art. For background, the book touches on these ideas: Pandemic, social distancing, COVID-19, isolation, grief, wearing masks, social media, self-image, U.S. politics, civil unrest, social justice, racism, diversity, tolerance, being an artist, finding hope and peace.
- Medium and Style: Any medium or style of art is welcome! The artwork will be used on a digital anthology, that can also be ordered in glossy paperback using print-on-demand.
- Dimensions: The cover art will be fitted to the dimensions of 6 inches width x 9 inches height, Resolution of 300 dpi. Art must be at least this size. Square and horizontal rectangle dimensions are also acceptable, if you’d like to leave room for the book title above or below the cover art.
- Color: Any color combination welcome, including full color, black and white, or two-tone or three-tone
- Text Options:
Option A: No words should appear on the image. This option lets the editor superimpose the words on the cover alongside or overlapping the art. Artist will be involved in the design process, for a satisfactory cover image.
Option B: Include the title of the book in the artwork. These words must be included in the artwork: Social Gap Experiment. These words are optional to include in a smaller font size: An Anthology. - New Participants: We’re seeking entries from people who have not already had work selected for publication in this project. If you will already be published in the anthology, please let someone new have an opportunity in this contest.
- Awards: The winning cover artist will be awarded a prize of $50. We know this is not a large sum, but the book is being created to raise funds for charity. The winner will also be promoted on social media to over 2,000 followers, including their desired websites and cash apps for donations to the artist. Runners-up will have their artwork promoted on social media to over 2,000 followers, including their desired websites and cash apps for donations to the artist.
- How to submit:
1. Decide whether you are submitting with Option A or Option B
2. Fill out the Contest Entry Form at link
3. Upload your artwork to Dropbox
4. If you are unable to submit to Dropbox, please email your artwork to Melissa F. Kaelin at: mf.kaelin@gmail.com - Deadline: Midnight, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
NOTE: PLEASE COPY YOUR RESPONSES SO YOU CAN EMAIL THEM IF NEEDED. In case of a form error, copy your responses and email them to the editor. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we did not receive the form portion of your submission.
Support Community in a Time of Need
Our goal is to donate the proceeds raised from this project to a worthy cause. By participating, you agree to allow the editor to make any decisions about donations, regardless of the vote(s). Please vote to help us understand what causes you care about.
Submit Your Artwork
If your piece is selected for publication, we would like to promote your work and share your bio on social media! We will also post cash apps to ask for donations to each artist. Help us provide the best information about you and your work.
Please fill out the form below.
» Download the Publishing Contract
» For more information, email Melissa F. Kaelin: mf.kaelin@gmail.com
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