For Photographers
Q. How do I enter?
Apply here.
Q. Is there an entry fee?
No.
Q. What type of work is eligible?
All photo-based work is eligible be it film, digital, tintype, camera-less, etc.
Q. How many photos may I submit?
5-6 photos will be accepted per entry (you can only enter once).
Q. Do submitted images need to be part of a related series or can they be different images?
Images should be presented as a cohesive series of images to show your capacity to create a series for this project.
Q. Can multiple photographers submit as one entry?
No.
Q. Are there any eligibility restrictions based on my location?
Entry is limited to New England photographers with preference given artists from Somerville, MA.
Q. Do I keep my copyright?
Artist keeps 100% of copyright.
Q. How does the judging work?
Once the submission period closes, the juror will review all entries anonymously (without entrants’ names), and as a group they will select the winning pieces.
Q. When will I know when the final images have been chosen?
We will announce the winners prior to November, 2021.
Q. I have a question about entering not listed here. How do I get in touch?
If after reading our Rules, Submission Guidelines, and FAQ pages you still have a question, please email joshua@throughreality.com.
For Poets
Q. How do I enter?
Apply here.
Q. Is there an entry fee?
No.
Q. What type of work is eligible?
All poetry is acceptable, except for concrete (shape) poetry.
Q. How many poems may I submit?
Please submit up to two poems in one file (you can only enter once).
Q. Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
We will accept simultaneous submissions—please be sure to note that a piece is a simultaneous submission in your cover letter upon submission.
Q. Is previously published work accepted?
We request that you do not submit previously published work; however, you may submit accepted work to future publications and contests after we have published it.
Q. Are there any eligibility restrictions based on my location?
Entry is limited to New England poets with preference given artists from Somerville, MA.
Q. How does the judging work?
Once the submission period closes, the juror will review all entries anonymously (without entrants’ names), and as a group they will select the winning pieces.
Q. When will I know when the final images have been chosen?
We will announce the winners prior to November 1, 2021.
Q. I have a question about entering not listed here. How do I get in touch?
If after reading our Rules, Submission Guidelines, and FAQ pages you still have a question, please email contact@throughreality.com.