Big Straw Mag is hosting its annual cover art contest!

Enter for a chance to win $50 and Big Straw merch!

Theme: Sugar and Spice

Details

Design one cover with either the SUGAR or SPICE theme, to be combined together into a tête-bêche. Dimensions are 8.5 x 11 in for each page, or 17 x 11 in for a full front and back cover spread.

All artwork not chosen for our cover is still eligible to be published in our magazine!

Prizes

2 WINNERS EACH RECEIVING: $50 + Big Straw merchandise (pullover/tote/stickers). Winners will be notified via email, and prizes will be available for pick up on campus.

Send in your submissions to: bigstrawmag@gmail.com

Include with your submission:

• Your full name

• A brief description about your piece(s) / your inspiration

• Whether you’d like to be featured even if you don’t win

Pieces due: March 15, 2026

Winners announced: March 30, 2026