Recognition with a point of view
Meridian honors the work at the center, the qualities that give work its direction, and the exhibition formed around them.
Each edition
1 + 3 + Selected FinalistsA focused field of recognitionOne work leads.
Three qualities are named.
A circle completes the show.
The award structure
These are editorial and exhibition honors rather than cash prizes. Every recognition has a clear role in the final show.
One work
The defining work of the exhibition, placed at the center of the show and recognized with our gold digital seal.
Lead placement · Gold seal · Permanent award credit
Three works
Three distinct honors for Vision, Voice, and Craft—celebrating different ways an artwork can hold its ground.
Featured placement · Named citation · Silver seal
Selected Finalists
A group chosen to complete the conversation and shape the final online exhibition.
Exhibition inclusion · Digital selection seal
From entry to exhibition
Preliminary entry is free. Only artists invited into the finalist round pay the $15 finalist fee.
Enter the current callPreliminary entry
Finalist invitation
Final selection
August · Open Theme