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Juried Exhibitions & Competitions  /  Verified 2 September 2026

New American Paintings MFA Annual Competition.

Boston, MA (publication, national reach) · Open Studios Press / New American Paintings
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New American Paintings' MFA Annual Competition accepts entries from artists in specified states and selects 40 winners to publish in a full-color multipage spread in the magazine at no cost. Entry fee is $50, with a deadline of October 31, 2026. The publication has national reach.

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Deadline. October 31, 2026

“Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. $50 to apply

“$50.00”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

What you get. Forty winners receive a multipage, full-color spread in New American Paintings at no cost

“Publication in New American Paintings magazine (full-color, multipage spread); no monetary stipend stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Open to artists residing in the MFA Annual region (states listed on website); no educational background requirement specified

“Open to artists residing in the MFA Annual region (states listed on website)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose. Juried

“Blind jury process; selections based solely on artwork; 40 winners per competition”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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