Call for Images 2026

The Friedman Brain Institute announces it's annual "Call for Images" Competition.

This year, images will be selected for the Annual Neuroscience Retreat Competition as well as be considered for the "Art of the Brain" Exhibition.

WHO MAY ENTER: In our continued effort to promote diversity, we encourage all Friedman Brain Institute departments and individuals (faculty, postdocs, students and staff) to submit artwork.

WHAT TO ENTER: All high quality, visually compelling works of art that relate to the brain is accepted. Submissions can be photographs, sculpture, video, figures, heatmaps, drawings, paintings, illustration, etc..

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First Place: $200
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50

Most “Liked" social media image
First Place: $200
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50

Every image that is submitted to the link below will be uploaded to all of the Friedman Brain Institute's social media platforms.

* The image that receives the most combined “likes” will win! *

Bluesky | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

We look forward to your submissions!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*

StudentPhDMDOther
Department*
Lab*
E-mail*
Mount Sinai email addresses ONLY
I work at Mount Sinai*

YesNo
I am a CEYE student*

YesNo
Social Media Info
Bluesky
For Bluesky Promotion and Artist Promotion
X
For X Promotion and Artist Promotion
LinkedIn
For LinkedIn Promotion and Artist Promotion
Instagram
For Instagram Promotion and Artist Promotion
Image Info
Image file name*
i.e. Eric_Nestler_image_1
Image credit (e.g. By Jane Smith)*
Image Title:*
Scientific Description of Image*
Description of Image (in layman's term's)*
Has this Image ever been published (e.g. books, journals, etc.)?*

NoYes
Is this image AI generated?

YesNo
Click the categories that your image might fall under

AddictionAlzheimer’s DiseaseAutismBipolar DisorderBrain AgingBrain ImagingBrain and Spinal Cord InjuryBrain TumorsCognitive ResearchComputational NeuroscienceDepression and AnxietyDevelopmental Neurobiology and Stem CellsEating Disorders/Neuroendocrine SyndromesEpigeneticsGeneticsGlial BiologyMovement DisordersMultiple SclerosisPain, Headache, and Sensory NeuroscienceSchizophreniaStress and TraumaStroke and Other Cerebrovascular IllnessesSuicide
Are you interested in:*

Participating in an Art of the Brain LectureParticipating in a Gallery Tour (in person)Participating in a Gallery Tour (virtually)Being videotaped talking about your artwork and researchSpeaking to middle/high school school students about your artwork and researchUnfortunately, I am not available.
ADDITIONAL INFO that is relevant to the image or you as an artist/scientist.
OPENING RECEPTION

Should my image be selected for the "Art of the Brain" Exhibition, I agree to be present at the gallery for the Opening Reception on Monday, March 16th, 2020 from 6-8PM.If my image is chosen for the "Art of the Brain" Exhibition, I will not be able to make the Opening Reception.
Art Work Donation
In the past few years, people who have visited the "Art of the Brain" exhibition have shown an interest in buying the photographs. Again, this year, with help from Mount Sinai's Development Office, we are able to offer the images, for a minimum donation, to anyone who is interested in buying them. All donations will go into a philanthropy fund that has been set up specifically to support the The Friedman Brain Institute's Art of the Brain Programing and #DiverseBrains initiative.

In the event that your image should "sell", you will receive a tax receipt from the Development Office in the amount of the "Fair Market Value" of the piece (determined by the cost of the materials).
SUPPORT*

Yes, I support the FBI's Art of the Brain Programing and #DiverseBrains initiative by donating my image(s) for possible sale. I also agree that all proceeds from the sale will be gifted to the philanthropy fund at The Friedman Brain Institute.No, I am unable to donate my image(s) at this time.
** Donating your image is in no way necessary, or required, for your image to be included in the exhibition or competition.
Submit your Media

RELEASES: If the photograph contains any material or elements that are not owned by the entrant and/or which are subject to the rights of a third party, a written agreement must be attached and all persons must be credited.

Acceptable file formats are PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, PSD.

You can also submit a download link using an online service such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Amazon or other Free services.

* Multiple submissions accepted.*

* Please be sure to submit HIGH RES files (Minimum file size is 1MB).
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Veronica Szarejko.

Tel: 646-939-3392 or Email: veronica.szarejko@mssm.edu
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