Pulchrum exists to connect Christian philocalists, inspiring them to find beauty in every labor and equipping them to create to the point of excellence, all for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ

Pulchrum hosts annual conferences, curates exhibitions across LA, invests in young artists, creates spaces for Christian community, runs a high school competition, and fosters a year-round network for Christian creatives.

Pulchrum is based in Southern California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. 

No. Pulchrum is not a school.
We are a nonprofit arts movement. 

Not at this time. 

Donations may be made on our donations tab. You can also become a sponsor or join our team. 

We get a mix of our funding from donations, ticket sales, and sponsorships

Yes. Pulchrum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

Yes, through networking, exhibitions, and community events. The Art of Your Beauty competition is specifically for high school students. 

January 1–March 1 at 11:59 PM PST. 

Apply at www.pulchrum.org/AOY/apply and follow the discipline-specific guidelines. 

Visual arts, photography & film, performing arts, music, writing, and non-traditional art. 

Yes, but only one submission per medium. 

$5 per entry.
If the fee is a burden, email info@pulchrum.org for an exception code. 

All materials are uploaded directly through the application portal. You can view the specific instructions on the competition page. 

Yes. We use a multi-round adjudication process. Remove identifying info from submissions when possible. 

Yes. We do not require exclusivity. 

Yes, as long as you are still eligible. 

You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.