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Open Call
Student Comic Anthology log

WINTER 2026

Student Comic Anthology

The Arts Initiative is seeking comics for their second Student Comic Anthology to be printed& distributed in the fall! Students may submit up to two comics of no more than four pages each. A selection committee will review the submitted comics to select those that will be printed in the Anthology.

Questions? Email arts-submissions@umich.edu

  • Comics should be:

    • Hand drawn or digital

    • Any theme, story, or style

    • Single frame or multi-frame

    • No more than 4 pages

    Deadline to submit:
    Friday, April 10, 11:00 p.m.

    Selection Process:
    A selection committee will review the submissions and choose comics to be printed in the Anthology.

    • All students enrolled at the University of Michigan during the Winter 2026 semester are eligible.

    • Students of all majors are encouraged to submit.

    • Students may submit up to two comics for consideration.

Entries are due
Friday, April 16!

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WINTER 2026

My Corner of Campus

The Arts Initiative is seeking original student artwork that represents students' favorite spots on campus or in Ann Arbor. Selected works will be exhibited in the Michigan Union at the end of summer and beginning of fall to welcome new students. All 2D artwork is accepted including photography, drawing, literary, etc.

Questions? Email arts-submissions@umich.edu

  • All 2D artwork is accepted, including:

    • photos

    • drawings

    • writings

    Deadline to submit:
    Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 p.m.

    • All students enrolled at the University of Michigan during the Winter 2026 semester are eligible.

    • Students of all majors are encouraged to submit.

    • Students may submit up to two works for consideration.

Entries are due
Tuesday, April 21!

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