Award & Prize

Submit Your Art for the 2022 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists

Founded in 2019,  the NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists is a $12,000 annual award designed to empower the practice of 6 contemporary artists, each of whom receive $2,000. But, NOT REAL ART Grant winners get more than money. Each recipient gets to share their story and promote with exclusive, in-depth featured interviews on the NOT REAL ART podcast and blog. And, whether or not you receive our grant, every applicant automatically qualifies to be included in future blog stories, newsletters and our artist marketing database! 

The 37th Annual Made in California Juried Exhibition

About Made in California at the Brea Gallery

This annual juried exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. MICA strives to highlight artists in all stages of their careers and offers them a chance to compete for a number of awards, including the coveted solo show opportunity. This regional show features artwork from an extensive variety of mediums and explores creative movements happening in California.

Artists Magazine | Artists to Watch

We are excited to introduce the Artists Magazine Artists To Watch art competition. Formally known as the Student Division of the Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition, this new competition is open to new and emerging artists, regardless of age*, who are interested in getting their artwork out there!

Early Bird Deadline: April 3, 2022

Enter before our early bird deadline to save $5 per entry!

*Must be at least 16 years at the start of the competition to enter.

Artists Magazine 39th Annual Art Competition

The Artists Magazine 39th Annual Art Competition honors work from outstanding artists working in a variety of art media. Enter to win more than $28,000 in cash prizes and publication in an issue of Artists Magazine!

Early Bird Deadline: April 3, 2022

Enter by our early bird deadline to save $5 per entry!

Strokes of Genius 14

Win prizes and publication by entering this exciting drawing competition, brought to you by Artists Network and Artists Magazine. Strokes of Genius 14 | The Best of Drawing is our only drawing-specific competition and your opportunity to to be recognized as the best of the best! A big thank you to our Awards Juror, Ken Procter!

Early Bird Deadline: March 7, 2022

Enter before our early bird deadline to save $5 per entry!

14th Annual Watermedia Showcase

Brought to you by Artists Network and Watercolor Artist, our Watermedia Showcase is back for its 14th year! Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition. Open to all watermedia artists across the world. Award-winners and honorable mentions will be published in the Spring 2023 issue of Watercolor Artist.

Early Bird Deadline: February 6, 2022

Enter before our early bird deadline to save $5 per entry!

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