Entries are now open for local artists to submit cover designs for Time & Tide, the Guernsey Short Story Anthology, due to be published in 2026.
The Guernsey Literary Festival and Art for Guernsey are inviting local artists to submit designs for the cover of the Guernsey Short Story Anthology, a new publication celebrating writers with a connection to the Bailiwick.
The competition welcomes artwork of any medium inspired by the anthology’s theme Time & Tide- stories shaped by personal memories, imagined futures and the rhythms of island life. The finished anthology will be published by Blue Ormer and launched at the Guernsey Literary Festival which runs from 24 April to 3 May 2026.
Claire Allen, Director of the Guernsey Literary Festival said: “Creating our first anthology feels like a really exciting new chapter for the Festival. It’s a chance to showcase local stories and perspectives in a beautifully published collection, and being able to invite local artists to design the cover feels like the perfect way to bring it all together.
“We’re so grateful to our sponsor Sarnia Hotels who have made this project possible, as well as our partners Art for Guernsey, Blue Ormer and U&US for bringing this to life.”
David Ummels, Chairman at Art for Guernsey said: “Collaborating with the Festival is a brilliant opportunity to bring visual art and storytelling together in a way that reflects the creativity of our islands.
“At Art for Guernsey, we believe in the power of art to connect and inspire, and we can’t wait to see what local artists come up with for this very special cover.”
The deadline to submit both short stories and cover artwork is 30 November 2025. For full entry details and terms and conditions, visit guernseyanthology.gg and guernseyanthology.gg/artwork.
