Top Art Competitions 2023/2024

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Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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Phönix Art Prize

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

Reward

Purchase of art in In the amount of 20,000 euros
Exhibition

Location

Tutzing
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany
Nationality: German

Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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Marehalm Kunstpreis 2024

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Graphic / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: Raum und Form

Reward

3,000 €

Location

Niebüll
Germany

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Germany

Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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Takla Foundation - Young Syrian Art Award

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

Reward

2,500 € + Exhibition
1,500 €
1,000 €

Location

Bremen
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Nationality: Syrian

Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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KünstlerGilde Art Prize

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Graphic

Reward

Publication + Exhibition

Location

Esslingen
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Artists based in Europe

Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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Georg Koppmann Award for Hamburg City Photography

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: Hamburg City Photography

Reward

8,000 €

Location

Hamburg
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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250 prints for Caspar David

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Graphic
Theme: Prints related to Caspar David Friedrich

Reward

1,000 € + Exhibition
750 €
500 €

Location

Greifswald
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany

Deadline

Dec 4, 2023

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Förderpreis für gegenständliche Kunst des Bodenseekreises

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Theme: Figurative Art

Reward

4,000 €
1,000 €

Location

Salem
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1992 (included) and 2008 (included)

Deadline

Dec 4, 2023

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Award for Figurative Art of the Lake Constance

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Painting / Drawing
Theme: Figurative Art

Reward

4,000 €
1,000 €

Location

Salem
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1988 (included) and 2005 (included)

Deadline

Dec 15, 2023

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Kunsthaus Lisa - Women Art Prize

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

Reward

500 €
Residence

Location

Neu-Guthendorf/Marlow
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
Only for female artists

Deadline

Dec 15, 2023

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Günter Drebusch Prize

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Drawing / Graphic
Theme: Works on paper

Reward

2,000 € + Exhibition

Location

Husemannstr. 12
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1988 (included) and 2005 (included)
Resident of Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)

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.