Important Notes about Deadlines in CaFÉ
Deadlines in CaFÉ are on the day of the deadline at 11:59 PM in the time zone selected by the sponsoring organization.
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Deadline dates in CaFÉ are determined by the arts organization sponsoring the call for entry. If you missed a deadline, contact the arts organization to inquire about their deadline policy. The CaFÉ team is unable to extend call deadlines for you.
Each call listing on CaFÉ includes a clearly marked entry deadline date and time zone.
✨ Tips to Never Miss a Deadline
Allow time for unforeseen circumstances while submitting, including (but not limited to) network connectivity, equipment or software failures, personal or professional conflicts, etc.
Read the opportunity description carefully and prepare your materials for submission.
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Have upload-ready digital files of your artwork.
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