The deadline for this year's Midwest Competition has been extended to March 7th (Midnight EST). If you're a painter residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, or Wisconsin, this is your last opportunity to submit work to New American Paintings.

The juror for the 2012 competition will be Lisa D. Freiman, Senior Curator and Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art Department, Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Please note that the entry fee has increased to $65. If you live in the Midwest (IL, IN, IO, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI), APPLY NOW!

Last year's Midwest cover, painting by Andrew Mazorol & Tynan Kerr