Top Art Competitions 2025
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Deadline
July 18, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Graphic /
Installation /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Bayern (DE)
Deadline
July 18, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Video
Reward
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Albania,
Algeria,
Armenia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Egypt,
France,
Georgia,
Greece,
Hungary,
Israel,
Italy,
Jordan,
Lebanon,
Libya,
North Macedonia,
Malta,
Moldova,
Montenegro,
Morocco,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Serbia,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain,
Syria,
Tunisia,
Turkey,
Ukraine,
Palestine,
Kosovo
For first and second feature-length fiction films
Deadline
July 21, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Photography
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Reward
Location
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Australia
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
July 30, 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
Residency and support program
Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
July 31, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Video
Reward
Prizes in total of:
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Austria,
Germany,
Liechtenstein,
Switzerland
Artists from German-speaking countries and Bremen/Bremerhaven's twin cities are invited to take part
Deadline
July 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
3 x:
Finalists:
Online exhibition + Interview
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Aug 5, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Drawing /
Photography /
Video
/
Collage
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Reward
3 x:
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1985 (included) and 2008 (included)
Resident of
Germany
Deadline
Aug 5, 2025
Information
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Genre:
Art Competition
Art field:
Photography
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Reward
Online Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
All images must have been taken within between August 1, 2024 and August 5, 2025
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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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.