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Art Competition & Solo Exhibition | $1,700 Cash Prizes to 28 Winning Artists Each Month | $22,500 Annually
Submitted on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 23:42
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Art Show International, a leading voice in the art community and one of the world's fastest growing art galleries invites all visual artists to Art Competitions & Solo Exhibitions to get global recognition and win cash prizes. Every one of our 2020 and 2021 art competitions has been a resounding success. In the last month alone, $1,700 in cash prizes were given out to 28 talented artists. There were several other gifted artists who were also quite deserving of the prize money and could have as easily won the competition.
Art Show International is aware of artists' needs and preferences during these unprecedented times. We strive to distribute prize money equitably to help out a maximum number of artists in our community. Winners receive exceptional recognition in their fields. All cash prize awards are unrestricted and given with no strings attached. Two art competitions are held each month. Long term and permanent residency with our gallery is available where we represent you and your art and promote you in our newsletters and social media. We pride ourselves as having the best services for all visual artists. We will help you out in any way we can. Each month, 16 artists are awarded cash prizes in multiple categories.
Copyright Policy: Artists always retain all rights to their artworks.
Artists may submit all types of art media, including both 2D and 3D works, digital, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, fiber, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works. All our competitions and exhibitions are juried and open to artists internationally. Winners will get widespread worldwide recognition.
Themes
The current themes include:
SOLO EXHIBITION
LANDSCAPE
FLOWER
ANIMAL
ABSTRACT
OPEN
FIGURATIVE
PORTRAIT
STILL LIFE
NATURE
COLOR
WATER
Artists can apply their own interpretation in representing the overall theme. Representational as well as abstract concepts related to these themes will be considered. Additional themes will be announced.
Categories
Each theme has the following three categories:
1. Painting
2. Photography & Digital
3. Sculpture & 3D Installation
Deadlines
Deadlines are usually every 15 days. Please refer to details on the website.
Prize summary:
$1,700 cash prizes to 28 artists every month.
Prizes Details:
Cash prizes over $22,500 annually will be given out to winners. The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks applicable to each theme, the following prizes maybe considered for each competition:
First Prize Award (Overall) $150-$300
Runner-Up Prize Award (Overall) $150-$250
Merit Prize Award (Painting & Mixed Media) $100-$200
Merit Prize Award (Photography & Digital) $100-$200
Merit Prize Award (Sculpture & 3D Installation) $100-$200
Talent Prize Award $50-$100
Honorable Mention Award
Finalist Award
Every artist will receive an Award Certificate.
Deadline:
07/June/2021
Entry Fee:
- Yes
Fee Detail:
$10
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