Ink & Consequences: I & C Stories Annual Cover Art Call Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:59 PM CDT (in 20 days).

Welcome to the I & C Stories Annual Cover Art Call.

We are currently seeking original cover artwork for upcoming issues of Ink & Consequences Stories.

Before submitting, please review the Cover Art Guidelines and Annual Themes pages on our website. These resources contain important information regarding:

• Theme descriptions
• Technical specifications
• Rights and usage
• Content requirements
• AI policy

2027 Covers Currently Still Open:
March — Hijinks & (Mis)Fortune
April — Things That Bloom
August — Breaking Point
September — Just for Laughs
November — Harvest Season
December — Winter’s Promise

Themes are removed from this list as covers are selected..

Submission Requirements:

Original, human-created artwork only
JPG or PNG format
Multiple submissions welcome
Please indicate the theme(s) that inspired your artwork
Please submit in portrait dimensions rather than landscape.

Selected artists will receive credit within the issue and in the annual Contributors Directory.

We look forward to seeing your work.

Category: Art
File types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png
Number of Pieces: 1 piece

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are allowed (check guidelines for any restrictions).

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