Submissions for 12 Inches of Sin VIII will be open from January 1 to March 31, 2025. During this period, you may view all current entries on our website, as well as censored versions of the artwork on Sin City Gallery’s Instagram and Facebook accounts. (We apologize for the censorship but must comply with Meta’s Community Standards policies.)
Judging Period
The judging phase will take place from April 1 to September 30, 2025. During this time, we may contact artists to request the following:
- High-resolution 300 dpi images of submitted works
- Size verification of the artwork
- Additional details or context about specific pieces
The Selection Committee, comprising Sin City Gallery gallerists Lou Lou Roxy, Paloma Trolia, and Dr. Laura Henkel, will carefully evaluate submissions to select 12 artists for each category. Once the selections are made, the committee will consult past Best of Show winners to help determine:
- 12 Inches of Sin Best of Show
- Le Salon des Refusรฉs Best in Show
Awards and Announcement
Winners will be publicly announced on October 31, 2025, along with the release of the 12 Inches of Sin VIII art catalog, which will be available for purchase online. As Sin City Gallery no longer offers a solo exhibition in a physical space, the 12 Inches of Sin Best of Show winner will receive a $1,200 cash prize.
Important Notes
Past 12 Inches of Sin Best of Show winners are not eligible to submit to future editions of the exhibition. However, they will be invited to help select new winners for subsequent years. Selected artists for 12 Inches of Sin and Le Salon des Refusรฉs, featured in the art catalog, may continue to submit their work for future exhibitions.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary exhibition. We look forward to celebrating the creativity and bold expression of all participating artists!