Vinnie Ream Competition

From nlapw.org. Deadline March 30, 2027.

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Award: Varies
Deadline: March 30, 2027 162 days left
Provider: nlapw.org
Who can apply: Open to students.
Where: Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
Essay: Yes, 1 essay
Documents: Artist statement, Contact information, Art category, Medium, Title of piece, Entry fee

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

Apply by email to artchair@nlapw.org. Subject line: Art Submission Vinnie Ream. Include: Include your name, contact information, art category, medium, title of piece, and indicate choice of $300 or pendant. Requirements: Must be an active NLAPW member in good standing; Entries must have been created within the past 15 years; No AI-generated work; Entry fee is $40 per submission; First-place winner must attend the Vinnie Ream Banquet; Winners in the past two Vinnie Ream competitions should not enter; must wait two competitions.

Email the provider: artchair@nlapw.org

Essay prompt

A short artist statement (not to exceed 250 words) must accompany each entry in response to this quotation from Vinnie Ream: In a letter to her mother, she wrote, "I feel that I am to have some special work in the world. I don't know what it is, but I must be ready for it when it comes." Artists, musicians, and writers, looking back over your creative paths, offer thoughts about the "special work" you have created and will create.
Up to 250 words

Common questions

When is the Vinnie Ream Competition deadline?

The deadline is March 30, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 162 days away.

Who can apply for the Vinnie Ream Competition?

Open to students. No state restriction is listed.

Does the Vinnie Ream Competition require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "A short artist statement (not to exceed 250 words) must accompany each entry in response to this quotation from Vinnie Ream: In a letter to her mother, she wrote, "I feel that I am to have some special work in the…" (up to 250 words).

How do I apply for the Vinnie Ream Competition?

Applications are sent by email to artchair@nlapw.org. Have these ready: Artist statement, Contact information, Art category, Medium, Title of piece. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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