Top Art Competitions 2024

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Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

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Artadia Award - Boston

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

Reward

2 x: 15,000 $
Marciano Artadia Award: 25,000 $

Location

Boston
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Massachusetts (US)

Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

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Lucie Photo Book Prize

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography / Curatorial
Theme: Photography books

Reward

3,000 $
2,000 $

Location

Los Angeles
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

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The Boghossian Foundation International Prize

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

Reward

12,000 € + Exhibition + Residency

Location

Brussels
Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

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

Reward

5,000 $ + Residency

Location

Srelbsus
Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Lebanon
Nationality: Lebanese

Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

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

Reward

1,500 £ + Residency
1,000 £ + Residency
500 £ + Residency
250 £ + Residency

Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
and the diaspora

Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
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Reward

2,500 $
1,000 $
750 $
500 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 16, 2024

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

Reward

5,000 AUD
3,000 AUD
1,500 AUD
30,000 AUD + Exhibition

Location

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Australia

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Australia
Nationality: Australian
For emerging australian artists

Deadline

Sep 18, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: uRunccsAalteh trrii

Reward

1,000 € + Publication
300 € + Publication
200 € + Publication

Location

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Italy

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 20, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
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Reward

International Exhibitions

Location

Osalg
Nigeria

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1994 (included) and 2006 (included)
The Prize is open to young people from Africa and the global diaspora community

Deadline

Sep 22, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting
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Reward

50,000 $

Location

Dnyyse
Australia

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1979 (included) and 2006 (included)
Resident of Australia
Nationality: Australian

Deadline

Sep 22, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography

Reward

3,500 $
2,400 $
500 $
400 $

Location

Noenil
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 22, 2024

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

Reward

18,000 €

Location

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Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Luxembourg
Nationality: Luxembourger

Deadline

Sep 23, 2024

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: oeu lryhS swwosruykve Saoorha–ru

Reward

1,000 € + Exhibition

Location

Sgrtatutt
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Baden-Württemberg (DE)

Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Information

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

Reward

1,500 £

Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of East Midlands (GB)
Applicants applying to Round 3 must be living or professionally based in Lincolnshire.

Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic
Theme: ghiiottayctduim n rnengP

Reward

Poster designs: 400 € + 300 €, 200 €
Postcard designs: 300 € + 250 €, 150 €
Sticker designs: 250 € + 200 €, 100 €

Location

Sdratmdat
Germany

Eligibility conditions

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.