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New science fiction and fantasy illustrators worldwide may enter the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest. Entrants must not have been professionally published beyond contest limits, and AI-generated art is not accepted.
Three winners are selected each quarter, each receiving $500. From quarterly winners, one annual grand-prize recipient receives the Golden Brush Award and an additional $5,000. Entry is free, and entrants retain publication rights.
Submit three original illustrations per quarter for anonymous judging by professional artists. Quarterly submission deadlines are December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30.
The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest awards $500 (13 winners).
The deadline is September 30, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Visual Performing Arts; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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