The Last Newspaper (on earth) Project

The Last Newspaper - Deadline May 31, 2026 and production date: June/July 2026


Newspapers were once the dominate information media everywhere on earth. Now newspapers are an antiquated artifact displaced by the digital eco-system. "All the news that's fit to print" manufactured consent of the readers to agree to the shared reality. Today this simple relationship has been fractured into a prism of truths, mis and dis-information, propaganda and billions of personal opinions and first-hand accounts of events.


This project will address the relationship between people and the printed medium while constructing a shared future reality when the printed word and image are set to become obsolete. A farewell to a medium (and a world) that once delivered local, regional and international news to your doorstep everyday. What will the last newspaper be useful for? You tell us! Perhaps something between the Whole Earth Catalogue and the Anarchist's Cookbook.


Submission Details:

  • Final Media Size: Digital Broadsheet 350mm x 500mm
  • Full Colour CMYK
  • Free to enter but submission does not guarantee inclusion.


Each artist will submit in writing, proposed content for a single page, whether currently finished or WIP. An image reference may accompany it.

Final file submission should be in a text document or a single PDF, or TIFF image, per page at 300dpi in CMYK colour space.

Suture Zone will complete all graphic design services to assemble and package for printing.

Newspaper copies will be available for print-on-demand and at cost.


Suggested content or themes:

  • survival tips for the apocalypse
  • blueprints/instructions for building drones or shelters
  • anti-surveillance techniques
  • stencil art for protests
  • civil-disobedience tactics
  • Farewells or Obituaries
  • poems and short stories
  • prose
  • sardonic world critique
  • art, graphics and political posters


If your concept is chosen, you will be notified by email of the next steps.


We look forward to seeing and reading what the future holds.

newspaper image

Please review the Entry Terms and Guidelines below before submitting. You can also check out our Data Protection Policy.


If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
info (at) suture (dot) zone

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Submit your idea

GENERAL ENTRY TERMS AND GUIDELINES

Artist Eligibility

  • must be 18 years or older
  • can be emerging or established
  • must be able to communicate in English


Fee

  • Free to enter, printed newspapers will be available at cost when finished


Media

  • all work is eligible such as writing, paintings, drawings, photography, digital, mixed-media, print work, collage.
  • File attachment field:
  • The file name must not include a space when uploaded.
  • The file size limit for attachments is 10MB.
  • Only one file can be uploaded per file attachment field. Images formats accepted are: .ttf, .png, .jpg, .jpeg.


At this time we do not accept submissions of AI-generated content, as the current technology is based heavily on unauthorized use of copyrighted content. We also will not accept AI-derivatives, or larger works with any AI component, for the same reason.


Judging Criteria

Suture Zone looks for originality, mastery of medium, strong overall design and composition,

creative and clear interpretation of theme and a solid, arresting impression and intention in each artwork. 


Artist Submission Concept

  • maximum 150 words
  • must be written in the first person and should explain the artist’s purpose
  • and inspiration for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.
  • text will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect


Artist Message

  • maximum 150 words


Image Requirements

  • image file must be in .jpg format
  • cropped to show only the artwork - frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable
  • clear, without glares and in focus


Artist notification of results

  • Suture Zone will notify all entrants of inclusion or exclusion of the current exhibition by email.


Newsletter Subscription

Upon submission, artists who chose to, will be added to Suture Zone’s email list and will receive future announcements and newsletters. 

  • Policy

    • once the submission deadline has been reached, no image substitutions or changes will be permitted
    • all artwork must be original and not done with help from teachers or be copied from work by other artists or photographers
    • all decisions regarding exhibitions are final
    • all selected artwork must remain in the exhibition for the entire duration - early withdrawals are not permitted
    • artists' contact information will not be shared with external parties or groups
    • Suture Zone reserves the right to cancel, extend or change deadline or exhibition dates or content at any time
    • all selected artists will be promoted on Suture Zone’s social channels

  • Usage Rights

    • By submitting above, the artist who has his or her artwork selected for an exhibition agrees that Suture Zone is granted usage of the artwork for display, publication, promotion, marketing, email newsletters, press releases and for use on the Suture Zone website and social media. The artist's name will be displayed with the artwork in most but not all cases. The artwork and artist's name will also be archived on this site and will be available for public view. The artist maintains all copyrights of the images of artworks. Images will not be resold, copied, exchanged or downloaded from this site.

  • Legal Agreement

    • ARTIST agrees to pay ENTRY FEES (Non-refundable Application Fee and Additional Entry Fees): $35 CAD entry fee for two (2) images. 
    • Consignment: The artwork(s) exhibited and/or represented by Suture Zone, pursuant to this Agreement, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ARTWORK” and refers to those artworks submitted by ARTIST to Suture Zone and accepted by Suture Zone for exhibition for the duration of the exhibition dates.
    • ARTIST represents and warrants that ARTIST is the creator of the “ARTWORK” and ARTIST has the authority to enter this Agreement with Suture Zone without the consent of any third party.
    • Suture Zone will exhibit the "ARTWORK" in an exhibition represented by Suture Zone online or in printed publication form.
    • ARTIST retains ownership of all “ARTWORK” represented by Suture Zone until such “ARTWORK” is sold, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or otherwise. ARTIST retains copyright to all consigned “ARTWORK” in perpetuity, as governed by law. Suture Zone shall take the steps necessary to ensure that the ARTIST’s notice of copyright is protected and included in all documentation.
    • PROMOTION: All entrants grant Suture Zone the right to use or publish images of their work to promote the art exhibits, future calls for entries, videos, or the art gallery. Selected entries may be included in our online gallery, on our Facebook page, Instagram, or other social media sites for the purpose of promoting artists and shows.
    • MODIFICATIONS: All modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by BOTH parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Suture Zone and ARTIST.
    • Suture Zone reserves the right to use discretion in exhibiting or not exhibiting accepted “ARTWORK.”
    • Suture Zone is an operating name under Strange Ideas.