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New American Paintings MFA Annual Competition
- Who Can Apply: Current MFA candidates attending US-based schools and MFA graduates since 2021
- The Focus: Blind-juried selection for a four-page feature in New American Paintings' MFA Annual issue; painting defined broadly (all styles, subjects and media, original work)
- The Funding: No cash award; forty winners are published at no cost. A $50 non-refundable entry fee applies.
- Key Requirements: Create an account and enter through the online competition form with MFA school and graduation year; pay the $50 entry fee at checkout
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
Application fee$50
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesStudent, Emerging
New American Paintings