Top Art Competitions 2025

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Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

Kunstpreis der Atelierkate

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic
Theme: Update

Reward

500 € + Exhibition
300 €
100 €

Location

Bremen
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1990 (included) and 2007 (included)
Resident of Bremen (DE), Hamburg (DE), Niedersachsen (DE)

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

Sculpture Competition of the municipality of Setinfort and Aktikulti

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Theme: Outdoor sculpture

Reward

30,000 € budget + Exhibition

Location

Steinfort
Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

HIPA - Photography Award

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: Power

Reward

40,000 $
30,000 $
20,000 $

Location

Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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

6,000 € + Variable
2: 2,000 €
Exhibition

Location

Inzl
Austria

Eligibility conditions

For artists whose livelihoods are devastated by conflict, repression, environmental crises, and systemic exploitation

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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

Reward

7,500 €

Location

Inlz
Austria

Eligibility conditions

No students
Born between 1950 (included) and 1989 (included)
Resident of Oberösterreich (AT)

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Sculpture
Theme: cuSlertup

Reward

30,000 €

Location

Fistortne
Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Luxembourg
For artists of EU nationality based in Luxembourg

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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

Reward

10,000 €
1,000 €
Residency

Location

Paieazcn
Italy

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

May 31, 2025

Information

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

Reward

100,000 iR + Exhibition
50,000 iR + Exhibition

Location

Ihlde
India

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1990 (included) and 2004 (included)
For artists which are not represented by an Indian gallery

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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

Reward

3 x: 15,000 $
Marciano Artadia Awardee: 25,000 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of California (US)
Any artist who lived in San Francisco for at least two years prior to the application deadline

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: enrrtAesuctn o

Reward

3 x: 5,000 €
2,000 €
1,000 €
Meetings with art experts

Location

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France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Video / Graphic / Installation / Sculpture

Reward

1,000 $

Location

Nileno
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1990 (included) and 2000 (included)
Only for early career jewish artists

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture
Theme: Bo Aktro

Reward

1,500 $

Location

Oilenn
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Only for jewish artists

Deadline

June 1, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Ceramics

Reward

10,000 £

Location

Udhmar
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United Kingdom

Deadline

June 5, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic / Installation / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: shAnce

Reward

3,000 €
2,000 €
1,000 €

Location

Bnlüile
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
Applicants must have graduated within the last 5 years.

Deadline

June 6, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Installation / Sculpture
Theme: pSeltlcSmaluur

Reward

15,000 AUD Acquisitive Prize
2 x: 3,000 AUD
Exhibition

Location

Rbwooud
Australia

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Australia

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.