Illustrators of the Future Contest A project of L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future (see other related projects). About L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Important: Submit only once per quarter. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to new and amateur illustrators (see their site for full criteria). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Visual Art Open The entry shall consist of illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination. Use of gray scale in illustrations and mixed media, computer generated art, and the use of photography in the illustrations are accepted. Each illustration must represent a subject different from the other two.Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 01 October 2026* (approx. 16 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: 3 pieces.Art Media: Digital art. Illustration. Mixed media.Art Styles:Fantastical, Science fiction art.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: USD $500 prizes.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @wotfcontestX (Twitter) @WotFContest For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Illustrators of the Future Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsWriters of the Future Contest Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 08 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only