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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Multicultural Art Festival 2025

The Multicultural Art Festival 2025 is a dynamic celebration of creativity without borders—a vibrant convergence of cultures, traditions, and contemporary visions. Bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities from across the globe, the festival showcases the power of art to connect, inspire, and transcend differences.

Where the Light Enters

This exhibition explores the transformative power of vulnerability, pain, and resilience. Inspired by Rumi's timeless words, "The wound is the place where the Light enters you," the collection invites artists to interpret emotional, physical, and spiritual wounds as gateways to illumination, strength, and beauty. Through diverse media and personal narratives, the exhibition becomes a sanctuary where brokenness is not hidden—but honored as a source of light.

Call for Artists: Boynes Photography Prize – Cycle 1

The Boynes Photography Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Urban Life! Open to photographers of all levels, this quarterly competition provides a platform to showcase your work and win amazing prizes.

Theme: Urban Life

Capture the energy, rhythm, and contrasts of cityscapes, street life, and architecture. Show us the essence of urban environments through your lens.

Key Dates:

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Winner Announced: April 15, 2025

Prizes for Winner:

$500 USD Cash Prize

Portfolio Review with Award Winning Photographer Gabrielle Wyke

Published Interview

Winner’s Certificate

How to Enter:

Open to photographers 18+ worldwide

Submit 1-10 images (created in the last 5 years)

Call for Artists: Boynes Painting Prize – Cycle 1

The Boynes Painting Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Light and Shadow! Open to painters of all levels, this quarterly competition offers artists the chance to win amazing prizes.

Theme: Light and Shadow

Explore the power of light and shadow in painting—whether through contrast, chiaroscuro, or reflections, use light to tell a story.

Key Dates:

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Winner Announced: April 15, 2025

Prizes for 1st Place Winner:

$500 USD Cash Prize

Feature in Create! Magazine

Published Interview

Winner’s Certificate

Call for Artists: Boynes Monthly Art Award – March 2025 Edition

The Boynes Monthly Art Award is now accepting submissions for the March 2025 Edition! This month’s theme is Landscape, inviting artists to explore the beauty of natural and urban environments through their creative lens. From breathtaking vistas to abstract interpretations of place, we want to see how you bring landscapes to life in your art.

Awards & Recognition:

1st Place Winner Receives:

$250 USD Cash Prize

Published Interview & Feature

Winner’s Certificate

Global Exposure

Key Dates:

Deadline: March 30, 2025

Winner Announcement: April 10, 2025

Eligibility & Submission Details:

Open to all artists worldwide, 18+

All visual art mediums accepted

BAA 9th Edition | All Artists Accepted | Cash Prizes | Publication & More

Attention artists! The Boynes Artist Award 9th Edition is now accepting submissions! This is your chance to showcase your artwork to the world and compete for cash prizes, art supplies, and more. The theme is open.

The Boynes Artist Award is an international art competition that celebrates and supports artists of all levels and backgrounds. With categories for Emerging, Young, and Professional Artists, we welcome submissions from anyone who has a passion for creating art.

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