Top Art Competitions 2023/2024

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Deadline

Nov 30, 2023

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Meta U Art - International Competition

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

Reward

Exhibition at international art fairs
Presentation on Artsy and social media

Location

n.a.
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Dec 4, 2023

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Antenna - Press Publishing Award

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: Book projects

Reward

1,000 $

Location

New Orleans
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Alabama (US), Florida (US), Louisiana (US), Mississippi (US), Texas (US)

Deadline

Dec 12, 2023

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AAP Magazine - Travels

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: Travels

Reward

500 $
300 $
200 $

Location

Online
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Dec 14, 2023

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Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: Multi-genre, multi-disciplinary, visual art, photography

Reward

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

Location

Chicago
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Born from 2005 (included)

Deadline

Dec 16, 2023

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Be Still Media Foundation - Award

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: What Makes Us Human?

Reward

6,000 $
4,000 $
3,000 $
2,000 $

Location

n.a.
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Dec 17, 2023

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New York Center for Photographic Art - Form a seed

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography
Theme: Form a seed

Reward

1,100 $
400 $
325 $
250 $

Location

Brooklyn
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Dec 30, 2023

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Ten Moir Gallery - Mountains and Forests Art Online Competition

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Graphic / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics
Theme: Mountains and Forests

Reward

150 $

Location

Grandview
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Must be 18yrs or older to apply.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2023

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Anna Rabinowitz Award

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Sound / Literature / Video / Performance
Theme: Combining poetry and any other art or discipline

Reward

1,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Jan 9, 2024

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Photo Artfolio - Photo Story Grant

Genre: Art Competition
Art field: Photography

Reward

1,000 $

Location

Boston
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Jan 10, 2024

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Maryland Institute College of Art - Full Bleed Annual Print Journal

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

Reward

Publication in the magazine

Location

Baltimore
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.