CALYX: A Journal of Art and Literature by Women has, since its founding, served as a vital forum for work by women and nonbinary creators, and the Marni Jenkins Visual Art Prize extends that mission into the visual arts with a focused, juried award. The inaugural edition is adjudicated by Betty LaDuke, an artist whose own practice has long engaged with global women's cultures and social narratives—a signal that the prize seeks work with a distinct voice and critical intent, not merely technical polish. The prize is open to women and nonbinary artists, and the journal maintains a strict anti-AI policy, underscoring a commitment to original, hand-made, or conceptually authored work. The winner receives a $400 cash prize and publication in an upcoming issue of CALYX Journal. Up to two runners-up will be published on the journal's website and receive a complimentary one-volume subscription (three issues). This structure offers both a financial award and the substantial benefit of editorial visibility through a respected literary and arts journal with a dedicated readership. The submission fee is $15 USD, and artists may submit up to six pieces; simultaneous submissions are discouraged, reflecting the journal's preference for exclusive consideration during the review period. Curatorially, the prize aligns with CALYX's longstanding investment in work that challenges dominant narratives and centers underrepresented perspectives. While the call does not prescribe a theme, the context of the journal suggests an openness to a wide range of visual media and approaches—from photography and painting to printmaking and mixed media—provided the work is original, technically sound, and resonant with the journal's mission. Artists should note the technical requirements: files must be at least 300 dpi, with a minimum width of 5 inches at 300 dpi, in JPG or PNG format, and in RGB or CMYK color mode. These specifications ensure print-quality reproduction for the winning work.