The Bakhita Prize for the Visual Arts A project of Dappled Things (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2021). We provide the following information as an archive. About Dappled Things is calling on visual artists to help us see more clearly: to help us honor and highlight the infinite worth inherent within each victim of racial violence. To do so, we are establishing the Bakhita Prize for the Visual Arts, which will be awarded for a photograph, painting, illustration, or sculpture that helps us better see the humanity and God-given worth of victims of racial violence. Saint Josephine Bakhita, after whom the prize is named, was a Sudanese slave brutalized by her captors, who later became a religious sister renowned for her joyfulness, gentleness, and charity. Today she is the patroness of Sudan and survivors of human trafficking. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency Visual Art Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Illustration. Painting. Photography. Sculpture.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe The Bakhita Prize for the Visual Arts 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDappled ThingsJ.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction 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: 22 May 2026 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