Lookout Post Card Contest

Call for Submissions: 2026 NILC Postcard Exhibition

You are invited to submit your original artworks to the 2026 NILC Postcard Exhibition

Key Information

  • Important Deadline: All postcards must be received by no later than March 20, 2026.
  • Exhibition Goal: The reason for this exhibition is to encourage engagement in the conference and lookouts
  • Awards: NILC atendees will vote on a first, second, and third place postcard! We will present (if artist in attendance) or mail small awards (if they are not present).

Submission Guidelines

  • Quantity: Submit 1 to 3 original artwork(s)
  • Subject Matter: Artwork subjects should be of, on/from a lookout tower or site
  • Medium: Any 2-D medium is acceptable (photography, watercolor, prints, etc.)
  • Display: Artwork will be displayed at the conference
  • Return Policy: All artwork will be kept by conference directors and donated to our university Library special collections as part of the NILC special collections exhibit.

Artwork Specifications

  • Artwork must measure 4x6, 5x7, or 6x9 inches.
  • Artwork must be on a stiff material, such as matboard or cardstock.
  • Artwork must not be framed or matted.

Required Backside Information

The following information should appear on the back of each piece:

  • Name of artist
  • Title
  • Date
  • Description
  • Contact information

Submission Delivery

Mail or hand deliver to:

  • University of Idaho
    College of Graduate Studies
    875 Perimeter Drive MS 3017
    Moscow, Idaho 83844-3017

Please direct any and all questions to conference director, Michael Decker at mdecker@uidaho.edu.