Art Competitions & Festivals
Discover art competitions, creative festivals, exhibitions, events and opportunities for artists.
Future Generation Contemporary Art Contest - Entries Accepted Until 1 July 2018
Artists can apply individually or as a group, and there is no entry fee. All forms of artwork are acceptable, regardless of the techniques and installations used. Only one artwork is allowed per participant; however, you should upload 3 to 7 pictures of your artwork during submission.
Top Art Competitions from around the world - Latest Art Festivals and Contests
Art Competitions: We have the latest collection of Art contests and painting competitions from around the world. If you have a passion for art, you can showcase your talent by submitting pictures of your artwork online. Most painting contests have a standard procedure: you need to register on the given website and pay a small fee to upload images. For some art competitions, such as 3D Drawing, ...
JIA Illustration Award 2018 - Art Contest Entries Due by 30 June 2018
Illustration: The JIA Illustration Award is one of the prestigious awards held annually in Japan to recognize creativity through awards and cash prizes. The JIA Illustration Contest is sponsored by the Japan Illustrators Association. Participants can submit illustrations through the entry form or by email. The contact email is compe@jpn-illust.com; be sure to mention how you paid the entry...
International Award for Scientific Illustration - Art Contest, 20 June 2018
Art Contest: Illustraciencia 2018 is currently in its sixth edition and is accepting illustration entries until June 20th. The illustrations should be based purely on science and nature, making this contest ideal for scientific illustrators who are passionate about their work. Illustraciencia, the International Award on Scientific Illustration, is sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Economy an...
Biennial International Exlibris Art Contest - Entries Due 20 June 2018
Address to which entries should be sent: Largo Art Gallery, 8 Han Krum Str., 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
Art in the Hollow Outdoor Sculpture Contest - Minnesota, USA - May 16
Please mail the $15 fee (cash or check) to artist liaison Karin DuPaul: 668 Greenbrier St. St. Paul, MN 55106
International Manga Art Contest - Japan, 15 June 2018
Art Contest : Manga illustrations and comic books are favorites among the Japanese. This is the 12th year of the annual manga contest held by Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs. Since 2007, the annual manga illustration contest has become popular worldwide. According to the official website, "The Award has been established to honor MANGA artists who contribute to the promotion of MA...
Participate and Win $29000 at the Luxembourg Art Contest - Entries Due by 31 May 2018
• Drawing • Printing • Installation • Painting • Performance • Photography • Digital art • Sculpture • Sound art • Video • Mixed media • Decorative art (textiles and material, glass, wood, metal, ceramics, mosaic, paper, etc.)
Toronto Comic Art Contest - An Exhibition of Graphic Novels and Illustrations, 11th-13th May 2018
Art Contest & Festival : The 2018 Toronto Comic Arts Festival welcomes everyone to its annual exhibition of graphic novels and illustrations from May 11th to 13th. Professional development takes place on May 11th, and the main exhibition will be held from May 12th to 13th, with hundreds of comic artists from around the world participating and exhibiting their talents. This year, the co...
Derwent Art Contest - Submit Your Pencil Drawings by May 8th, 2018
The entry fee is 20 USD (15 GBP) for the first artwork and an additional 6.50 USD for other entries. The contest is open to all international artists above the age of 18.
International Character Design and Art Festival - Berlin 2 May 2018
Send an email/call for further details: +49 (0)30 4611 2611. Conference2018@pictoplasma.com
International Black and White Art Contest - Submit Your Entries by 26 April 2018
Art Contest : Fusion Art is conducting its 2nd Annual Black & White Art Contest and is currently calling for entries until April 26th, 2018. The finalists' works will be displayed in an online art exhibition during May 2018. Emerging and professional artists worldwide who are over the age of 18 are welcome to take part in this contest. There are two parts to the contest: 1) Traditional...
Aluminium Play-Doh Sculpture to Fetch $20 Million for Artist Jeff Koons - Sculpture Exhibition
The 10-foot-tall Play-Doh sculpture will be open for public viewing before the auction at Christie’s in New York’s Rockefeller Center, from April 13 to April 19, April 28 to May 5, and one last time before the sale, from May 12 to May 17. Do not miss this exciting opportunity to check out the latest work by Jeff Koons.
Participate and win $2770 at Hermione Hammond Art Contest - 20 April 2018
Art Contest: Hermione Hammond is a drawing award for all artists which tries to encourage the creativity of the artists. Hermione Hammond Drawing Award is partnered with one of London's leading art galleries 'Mall Galleries'. To enter the drawing contest, participants have to send 6 images of their recent drawings, which was completed after January 2017. The drawings should not be copied from p...
Digital Art Contest - 2018 Orangenius Calls for Entries Until April 30
According to Orangenius, "Orangenius is a platform created for artists, by artists. It was designed to put control back into artists’ hands. An online platform and collaborative community for creatives. Orangenius’ mission is to help visual artists succeed. We believe that success comes from not only the work you create but also how you present your work and yourself to the wor...
Contemporary Art Festival - The Crystal Ship Opens on 7th April in Ostend, Belgium
For more information about the guided tour, "The Crystal Ship", visit: www.facebook.com/events/1812914365680207/
International Vancouver Art Exhibition and Contest - April 19, 2018
Opening Night Preview Party Hours Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Urvanity 2018 - The Contemporary Art Fair and Contest - Feb 20-25th
Art Fair Contest : Urvanity 2018 is one of the most exciting contemporary art fairs in Spain. The art fair is in its second year and is already a whopping success. This year, we saw much more participation from Spanish artists exploring urban contemporary art. Visitors were intrigued by both street art and urban art, which was a huge milestone for the artists. The art fair featured a mixtu...
The Lumen Prize for Digital Art Call for Entries Opens on 15th March 2018
Digital Art Contest : The 7th International Lumen Prize Award for Digital Art is all set to open on 15th March 2018, and the deadline to submit entries is 1st June 2018. The contest is open to all amateur and professional artists who have a flair for creativity in digital media. Winners can receive a share of the collective cash prize of $11,000 allocated for the contest. The winning and s...
Alpine Fellowship - Visual Arts Contest invites entries till 15 March 2018
According to The Alpine Fellowship 2018 'On Childhood’,"In ancient literature you will find children, but you will not find childhood. The children portrayed in ancient texts are incomplete adults. They do not reach adulthood by passing through a world of their own, in which magic forces overcome all threats and maintain a regime of comforts. They do not enjoy a special kind of innoc...