Grand Prize:
As a symbol of recognition, the Grand Prize winner will receive a faithful reproduction of the sculpture designed by Ester Crocetta, a tangible echo of the artwork that embodies the Award’s spirit.
Honourable Mentions:
Will receive exclusive sketches of the sculpture.
Visibility:
All submissions will be celebrated on the Gallery website.
Legacy:
Your story contributes to a greater understanding of migration’s role in shaping humanity, allowing a positive and culturally nourishing vision of migration.
The deadline is April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
For the 2025 edition, results will be announced to participating authors on October 8 via email, and to the public on November 1 on the website.
For the 2025 edition, manuscripts must be submitted via email to events@galleryofhumanmigration.org
We accept unique personal or ancestral migration stories.
An entry must not exceed 4,500 words.
No, an entry must be unpublished at the time of submission.
Yes. Tell your story through written words. You may also include up to three poems in the body of the story, and three visual artworks in a separate file. For more details, please read the technical requirements.
No, please omit all personal information from the manuscript itself (i.e., name, address, email address, phone number), as stories are read blindly by the Jury.
Please, read the Content Submission Policy.
No, once a story is submitted, we cannot accept an updated draft.
No. The 2025 inaugural competition is free to enter.
The 2025 inaugural competition is open only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (including those living abroad).
To update any contact information in your entry record, please email us at events@galleryofhumanmigration.org
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The Gallery of Human Migration invites visual artists to take part in Visual Voices of the 4 Bs. This open call explores migration through four moments of human experience: Beckoning, Beginning, Becoming, and Belonging. Artists working across all visual media are welcome to submit thoughtful responses inspired by these themes.
