Open to undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and affiliates at any Big Ten institution, neuroscience-related company, or foundation, this competition celebrates original artwork that brings the mysteries of the mind to life.

Selected pieces will vie for cash prizes: $750 (1st place), $500 (2nd place),  $250 (3rd place), honorable mentions, and the opportunity to be showcased online, in print, and at a physical exhibition at the Palmer Museum of Art and other Penn State venues.

• Artwork should reflect the theme of “bringing the mysteries of mind to life.”
• Acceptable media may include drawing, painting, photography, wet-lab images, sculpture, or mixed media. If the artwork is three-dimensional, please enter a photo.
• Each person can submit only one piece of artwork.
• Artwork must be original and created by the individual; no AI-generated artwork is permitted.
• Artwork should be submitted as a high-resolution image (240 ppi or higher) in PDF format. Please also provide suggested printing dimensions, though we may have to adjust.

• Entries must be submitted through this website. Enter your artwork here. (link to be provided)
• Include a title for the artwork and a brief artist statement (up to 300 words) explaining the concept and inspiration behind the artwork.
• Please note: All submitted artwork will be subject to an Art Media Release in order to be included in the rotating display. Release details will be shared with each artist closer to the event.

• Originality and creativity
• Interpretation of the theme
• Overall visual impact

Entries are due July 10, 2025.

• Penn State Neuroscience Institute
• The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
• Penn State College of Medicine
• Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center

Email us at B10neuro@psu.edu.