Top Art Competitions 2023

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

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Luxembourg Art Prize

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

Reward

20.000 €
10.000 €
5.000 €

Location

Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

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Kunstpreis Hannes Malte Mahler

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture
Theme: Artistic mindset of Hannes Malte Mahler

Reward

15.000 € + Exhibition + 105.000 € Budget

Location

Hannover
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

Information

Novembre à Vitry

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Painting

Reward

2 x: 5.500 € + Exhibition

Location

Vitry-sur-Seine
France

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1982 (included) and 2005 (included)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Photography
Theme: niMndath tho tewiadrneL lrrkeiew

Reward

Grant for the publication of a photographic book
Residence

Location

Trutrouo
France

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

Information

Tranknee ri lpuölz

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

Reward

3.000 €
2.000 €
1.000 €

Location

Rnlieb
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Berlin (DE)

Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Photography
Theme: edcLulasnpsauetBfai

Reward

10.000 $
3.000 $

Location

Akrael
India

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

R n-dra aatiwtaaltaada

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture

Reward

3 x: 10.000 $
Marciano Artadia Awardee: 25.000 $

Location

Nlataat
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Georgia (US)
Any artist who lived in Atlanta for a minimum of two years.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture
Theme: uWäenämgmmrd

Reward

1.500 € + Exhibition

Location

Neinlcrhsugeka
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

Ira d zarbeapt

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture

Reward

1.000 £

Location

Dlnono
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of United Kingdom
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have completed a post-secondary education at a UK institution.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

Pohhecfrilyiepepzm reooftara jhegrrd

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Photography

Reward

7.000 €

Location

Wlrfosdeokr
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria
Nationality: Austrian

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Sound / Photography

Reward

15.000 € + Exhibition + 8,000 € budget

Location

Lo-tsplrleavriee
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France
A duo made up of a photographer and a composer

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Painting

Reward

20.000 £

Location

Enurbgdhi
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Scotland (GB)
Mid-career artists

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Painting

Reward

5.000 £

Location

Gnedhriub
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Scotland (GB)

Deadline

Oct 1, 2023

Information

D omssedgsoi ni cmiiila a-pskintl

Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Video

Reward

2.000 £ + 2.000 £ Artist Fee

Location

Lotbrsi
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of South West England (GB)

Deadline

Oct 2, 2023

Information

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Genre: Art Competition
Field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture

Reward

4.000 AUD + 4 weeks residency

Location

Iiblpn
Australia

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.