This year's contest theme is "Microbiology in Space." Head over to our Contest Details page to get all of the information about what you need to submit your entry. Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 28! Questions? Contact communications@asmusa.org.

Key Dates

Oct. 28, 2023 (12 a.m. ET): Submission deadline

Nov. 13-Nov. 24, 2023: People's Choice voting

Week of Dec. 4, 2023: Winners announced

Step inside the creative process with 2015 Agar Art Contest winners Maria Peñil Cobo and Mehmet Berkmen. Find out how they meld science and art with this behind-the-scenes how-to video guide.

• Top 5 Agar Art Tips.
• Creating Art and Education with Microbes (video).
• Inspiring High School Students' Creativity and Design Thinking with Agar Art.