Top Art Competitions 2025/2026
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Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Information
Prisma Art Prize
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Painting
Theme: Painting medium
Reward
4 x Quarterly Winner:
Isorrophia Gallery Award:
Solo Exhibition
Pallavicini–Dettori Home Exhibition Award:
Solo Exhibition
Casacon Artistic Residency Award:
Residency
Dar Meso Artistic Residency Award:
Residency
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Information
Carinthian Young Artists Award for Fine Arts
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1990 (included) and 2005 (included)
Resident of
Kärnten (AT)
Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Information
ntreiimihv op tirsitaaets- aot
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Photography
/
Lens-based media
Theme: ghiircvrnr/M gioetgdaaoenn
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1950 (included) and 1990 (included)
Nationality:
Canadian
For artists who identifies as a mother/caregiver
Deadline
Dec 22, 2025
Information
St p-szietee +arktbunr+
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Theme: dVuou nua lnsntoInneaHrynlogeFrggT ogincsedhi oeto o
Reward
30,000 € will be distributed between two to six projects
Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Argentina,
Bolivia,
Brazil,
Chile,
Colombia,
Ecuador,
Guyana,
Paraguay,
Peru,
Suriname,
Uruguay
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Information
Oorrzazeoeg fzzoapmrine andnag z-zar aie
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Painting /
Sculpture
Theme: a RtnGe drna zoumaumN H-zoaaanre
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Italy
For artists who have graduated or are studying at academies and art institutes in the Piedmont region
Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Information
Wp iaottponhety -o rarardhofl naghuraoaets phtam sr
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Photography
Theme: thatrertOoroEapiFPh)a gon s &y eah smoyPtrP( o
Reward
One Frame Prizes:
Photo Essay Prizes:
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Jan 5, 2026
Information
Irstkrnl-stritt irfutpuegeu
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Bayern (DE)
Artist related to lower Bavaria (DE)
Deadline
Jan 6, 2026
Information
Rhemrde seairthbhilw ofatrrtpstlrie a
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Painting
Theme: ioatrrPt
Reward
Eligibility conditions
The work entered must be predominantly painted in oil, tempera or acrylic and must be on a stretcher or board, preferably framed and unglazed (i.e.: no glass or perspex). No watercolours, works on paper or pastels will be considered.
Deadline
Jan 7, 2026
Information
Isronpem zaa
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Painting /
Drawing /
Installation /
Sculpture /
Ceramics
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Belgium
For projects in Namur by organisations established in Belgium, regardless of their legal form (e.g. non-profit organisation, de facto association, school, cooperative society or limited liability company), with the exception of public authorities
Deadline
Jan 7, 2026
Information
Rergtkzton apa teirir
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture
/
Film
Reward
3 x:
5 x:
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Wien (AT)
For artists who live or work in the Ottakring District
Deadline
Jan 9, 2026
Information
Iwt lrbyaetarar d
Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Photography
Theme: s’pmOeLiitm
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
France
Nationality:
French
For students or artists who graduated less than three years
Art competitions are great opportunities for artists, offering cash prizes along with the rewards of exposure and recognition. By validating your artistic practice, they increase your visibility in the art world. Art competitions can serve as a catalyst that accelerates an artist's progress to success. Visit our website to view the best current art competitions.
Are you looking for open calls for art competitions in a specific country or city? Check our carefully chosen selections:
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding art competitions here:
What is an art competition?
Art competitions are events where artists are invited to submit their work based on a particular theme or category. Organized by a variety of entities such as institutions, galleries, or other art organizations, these competitions aim to identify, acknowledge, and support talented artists. A panel of judges typically awards prizes, exhibitions, publications, or other forms of recognition to the best entries. Winning art competitions offers artists crucial exposure and recognition.
What are typical prizes of art competitions?
Art competitions offer artists a variety of prizes. These can range from cash awards, to opportunities in order to exhibit works and gain exposure. Some competitions also offer artist residencies, scholarships, as well as art supplies or equipment as prizes. Winners may have their work featured in a catalog, an art magazine, or on an online platform, increasing recognition and exposure. Ultimately, winning awards become a valuable addition to an artist's resume.
The list of art competitions on our website specifies in each case clearly what the “prize“ entails.
How does the judging process work?
The jury panel generally consists of a number of distinguished persons from the art world, who, over the course of several rounds, individually decide which applications to eliminate or pass on to the next rounds. Shortlisted works are then subjected to further scrutiny. The process concludes with the panel collectively deciding on the winners.
How do I apply for an art competition?
Most open calls for art competitions require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a portfolio, an artist statement, and a resume. The number of applicants for art competitions is often high, especially for the more prestigious prizes. Therefore, your application needs be impactful, clear, straightforward, and inviting to review.
Do you need help in these matters? Check our online courses “How to make a portfolio” and “How to write an artists statement” which serve as step-by-step guides giving you all the tools you need to build a strong application for art competitions.