Top Art Competitions 2025

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Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

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Aperture PhotoBook Awards

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: Photo book

Reward

10,000 $
Exhibition

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

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The Tagli Mentorship Award

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

Reward

500 £ + Exhibition + Mentoring

Location

London
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom
Applicants must have no full gallery representation. Ideally have graduated from University, but we will consider final year students. BA & MA graduates are eligible.

Deadline

Sep 6, 2025

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South Tyrolean Artists Association - Ert X Merit Ladin

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

Reward

7,000 € + Presentation

Location

Bolzano
Italy

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Trentino-Alto Adige (IT)
For Ladin artists

Deadline

Sep 7, 2025

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

Reward

10,000 $ + Museum Exhibition

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Alabama (US), Arkansas (US), Florida (US), Georgia (US), Kentucky (US), Louisiana (US), Mississippi (US), North Carolina (US), South Carolina (US), Tennessee (US), Virginia (US), West Virginia (US)

Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

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

Reward

Grant to a Visual Artist: 1,800 $
Grant to a Photographer: 1,800 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

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

Reward

max 18,000 €

Location

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Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Luxembourg
Nationality: Luxembourger

Deadline

Sep 14, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Sculpture

Reward

10,000 CHF

Location

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Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Switzerland
Artists up to ten years after completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fine Arts can apply

Deadline

Sep 14, 2025

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

Reward

750 £ + Exhibition
250 £ + Exhibition
50 £ + Exhibition

Location

Htab
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 14, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
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Reward

500 £ + Exhibition
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Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of North West England (GB)
Applicant must currently live in the Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral)

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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

Reward

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

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Massachusetts (US)
For artist who are based in Boston counties for at least two years prior to the application deadline

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Information

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

Reward

3,000 € + Exhibition
2,000 €
1,000 €

Location

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Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Berlin (DE)
Only for artists with residence or studio in Neukölln

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Information

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

Reward

Acquisition of works
Exhibition
Residency

Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United Kingdom
For visual artists who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Photography / Sculpture

Reward

100000 MAD
60000 MAD
50000 MAD

Location

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Morocco

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Morocco
Nationality: Moroccan

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Information

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

Reward

3,000 € + Solo exhibition

Location

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Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Salzburg (AT)
Applicants must have a membership in the Salzburger Kunstverein

Deadline

Sep 16, 2025

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
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Reward

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

Location

Ehlbmaignl
United States of America

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.