Poetry, Spoken Word & Creative Writing
Write it down or say it out loud. Poems, performance pieces, short stories and essays all count.
Photography, Painting, Drawing & Illustration
Work made with a camera, a brush or a pen. Photos, canvases, sketches and illustrated pieces.
Arabic Calligraphy, Digital Art & Graphic Design
Traditional script or work made on a screen. Calligraphy, posters, digital illustration and design pieces.
Short Film, Video & Mixed Media
Moving image, and anything that combines materials. Short films, video essays, collage and work that doesn’t fit one box.
High School · Ages 14 to 18
1st place: $250 cash or gift card, a mentorship session with a KufiCon featured speaker or artist, a certificate, and a feature on KufiCon’s social media.
2nd and 3rd place: $50 gift card, a certificate, and a feature on KufiCon’s social media and website.
College & Young Adults · Ages 19 to 23
1st place: $300 cash, a portfolio review or mentorship with a Kufi Circle mentor, a certificate, and a feature on KufiCon’s social media and website.
2nd and 3rd place: $50 gift card, a certificate, and a feature on KufiCon’s social media and website.
You’ll need a KufiCon ticket to enter.
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