Deadline for submission is January 10th, 2025.

You may submit a maximum of 5 entries per each category of poetry, prose, and artwork/photography.

Please fill out a separate entry form for each individual submission, DO NOT attach multiple items to one form.

Prose/Poetry Guidelines

  • Submissions should be in word or pdf format
  • 10-12 pt. Times New Roman, Helvetica or Arial font
  • Word limit: 1,800 words
  • To see the type of Prose and Poetry we've accepted in the past, please see our archive at this webpage.

Art/Photography Guidelines

  • Submissions should be in jpeg format.
  • Images should be saved at the highest quality possible with a minimum of 200 DPI.
  • You must also submit a framed or hangable print of the artwork/photography to SIU School of Medicine for judging purposes no later than January 20th -- address listed below.
  • If you need assistance with obtaining a frame or have questions on whether or not your piece of art is hangable, please contact us at scope@siumed.edu.
  • If you are interested in submitting 3-D art, it MUST be hangable; e.g., a shadow box, needlepoint, jewelry.
  • Select works may be held for exhibition in the SCOPE Gallery with the artist's permission. Entries must be claimed by June 1.
  • While we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of the physical art you submit to SCOPE, we will not be responsible for any damages to fragile items -- by submitting this form, you are accepting these terms and conditions.

Art/Photography May Be Delivered Or Mailed To:

SCOPE
c/o Dept. of Medical Humanities
801 N. Rutledge, #1085B
Springfield, IL 62702
217-545-4261

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