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CONTRASTS Art Contest
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“Contrasts” is a fascinating exploration of tensions and harmonies present in contemporary art.
The contest aims to highlight the dualities that characterize our existence: light and shadow, warmth and coolness, movement and stillness.
It seeks to bring together works by emerging and established artists, both invited to explore contrast through their unique visual language.
Deadline and selections
Application deadline: 30 June 2025
Final selections: 3 July 2025
12 artworks will be selected for the final collective exhibition.
Collective exhibition
Location: Cannaregio 1145 – Venice – Italy Opening - vernissage: Saturday, 6 September 2025, at 5:30 PM
Exhibition dates: 6-20 September, 2025
Personal exhibition in Venice
A great opportunity for the winner of the contest to exhibit in a personal exhibition in Venice.
The dates of the exhibition will be decided together with the winner artist.
Art categories
All art categories and techniques are permitted.
Including: paintings, sculptures, mix media, digital graphic, Ai generated, photographies, performances and installations.
The contest is addressed to emerging and established artists.
The maximum size for the artworks is 2×2 meters.
How to apply
Application fee: 25€
Each additional artwork +15€
Is possible to add up to 10 artworks for each artist, also if with different media. Upload up to 3 images for each work added.
Fill in the online form to complete your application.
You can pay the entry fee with Cards or Paypal.
APPLICATION FORM www.contrasts-artcontest.com/index.php/application-form/
ALL INFO www.contrasts-artcontest.com
Prize Summary:
“Contrasts” is a fascinating exploration of tensions and harmonies present in contemporary art.
The contest aims to highlight the dualities that characterize our existence: light and shadow, warmth and coolness, movement and stillness.
Prizes Details:
The contest provides for the selection of 12 finalists artworks. The selected artworks will participate in the final collective exhibition in Venice.
Final collective exhibition
Location: Cannaregio 1145 – Venice – Italy
Opening: Saturday, 6 September 2025, at 5:30 PM
Exhibition dates: 6-20 September, 202
Among the 12 final artists, will be announced the winner of the contest. The winner will be announced at the end of the final collective exhibition. The winner artist will be invited to exhibit in Venice in a personal exhibition.
Personal exhibition for the winner artist
The dates of the exhibition will be decided together with the winner artist.
Event date:
September 6, 2025
Location:
Cannaregio 1145 – Venice – Italy
Deadline:
30/June/2025
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
25€
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