Submissions for Volume 62 (2026) are now closed.
Please check back October 2026.
We invite writers, artists, photographers, and musicians from Clallam and Jefferson counties to submit original work for the 2026 issue of Tidepools, Peninsula College’s annual literary and art magazine.
Submission Information
Eligibility
- Residents living in Clallam and Jefferson counties in Washington State are eligible to submit.
- Previous contributors and contest winners are welcome to enter again.
Categories
- Visual Art (2D, 3D, fine, digital, color, B&W)
- Photography
- Poetry
- Short Fiction (3,000 words or less)
- Music (original compositions only)
Awards
Tidepools honors artistic excellence through cash prizes and publication in the annual issue.
Winners in each category are recognized at the Tidepools Launch Event and receive a free copy of the magazine.
Submission Timeline
Submissions open in Fall 2025 and close January 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST).
How to Submit
ONLINE SUBMISSIONS
We encourage all contributors to submit through our Submittable portal.
Please review the General Guidelines and Category Guidelines before uploading your work.
If you’re unable to submit online, mailed entries are accepted (see below).
MAILED SUBMISSIONS
If you are unable to submit online, mailed entries are accepted and will be manually entered into Submittable by the Tidepools editorial team.
Mailed entries must include:
- A completed entry form (one per submission)
- Your typed, double-spaced poetry or prose entry, or a high-quality printed image of your artwork or photograph
- Title and page numbers on each page of typed entries
- A check for total entry fees, payable to Peninsula College (please do not mail cash)
- Note: Mailed materials will not be returned.
Artwork and Photography Submissions
Please mail a high-quality printed image or photograph of your work rather than the original piece. Digital submissions are preferred, but mailed images will be photographed for judging and publication.
- 2D Artwork & Photography: Submit a high-quality print or photograph. Do not mail original artwork or film. Clearly label each print on the back with the title of the work only (do not include your name).
- 3D Artwork (e.g., sculpture, ceramics, mixed media): Submit 2–3 printed photographs from different angles to best represent your piece. Label each image with the title of the work only.
- If selected for publication, you will be asked to provide a high-resolution digital file of your work.
Important
- Your name should not appear anywhere on or in the work.
- All selected entries must be available in an editable digital format upon request.
Entry Form for Mailed Submissions
Send mailed submissions to:
Tidepools Magazine 2026
Peninsula College
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
