Top Art Competitions 2025/2026

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Deadline

Nov 11, 2025

Information

Hopper Prize

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Reward

2 x: 4,500 $
4 x: 1,000 $

Location

Dover
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Information

8th Annual Ricciardi Prize

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Curatorial
Theme: Article on a drawing topic

Reward

5,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1985 (included) and 2007 (included)

Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Information

5th Art Prize of the Protestant Church of Württemberg

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: Interplay

Reward

10,000 € + 10,000 € budget + Exhibition
3 x: 1,000 € + Presentation

Location

Stuttgart
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany

Deadline

Nov 16, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing
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Reward

4,000 € + Exhibition
1,000 €

Location

Lmsea
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Born between 1990 (included) and 2007 (included)
Resident of Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Deadline

Nov 16, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Reward

5,000 €
3,000 €
2,000 €

Location

Nbriel
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Berlin (DE)
For artists based in Berlin-Spandau

Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
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Reward

Blake Art Prize: 35,000 AUD + Exhibition
Blake Acquisitive Art Prize: 10,000 AUD
Blake Next Generation Scholarship: 5,000 AUD
Blake People's Choice Art Prize: 2,000 AUD

Location

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Australia

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography

Reward

1,000 $ + Exhibition
1,000 $
500 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 20, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Reward

3,000 € + Exhibition
1,000 €
500 €

Location

Emro
Italy

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 23, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: eWtar

Reward

15,000 € + Exhibition
50,000 € production budget

Location

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France

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 23, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Video

Reward

5,000 € + Exhibition

Location

Hmcuin
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Bayern (DE)
For students who will be graduating within the next six months. and recent graduates up to two years after the end of their studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich.

Deadline

Nov 28, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Craft

Reward

10,000 €

Location

A.n
Ireland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Ireland
Nationality: Irish

Deadline

Nov 28, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Theme: dardeimWtpena-soee prbaa

Reward

500 £ + £500 of art materials
Vivid Watercolour Set & MH Merchandise Gift Card
Botanical Watercolour Set & MH Merchandise Gift Card

Location

Nnoold
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Reward

5,000 € + Exhibition + Residence

Location

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Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
For younger artists who have completed their studies

Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Printmaking
Theme: Eeghicno leS

Reward

5,000 € + Exhibition
3,000 €
2,000 €

Location

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Austria

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1997 (included) and 2007 (included)
Resident of Austria

Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography

Reward

10,000 €
2,500 €

Location

Rulevcxa
Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Luxembourg
Resident of Grand Est (FR), Walloon Brabant (BE), Saarland (DE), Rheinland-Pfalz (DE)
Nationality: Luxembourger

Art Competitions – Prizes, recognition and exposure

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.

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FAQs: Art Competitions

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.