Artists Network offers several highly esteemed art competitions throughout the year. No matter your age, skill level, or medium of choice, you’ll find exciting opportunities to see your work in print and raise your visibility in the art world. Visit our online entry portal to check out our open competitions!
Artists Magazine’s 3rd Annual Artists to Watch
EXTENDED Final Deadline: May 21, 2024
Calling all emerging artists! Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or an older artist newly focused on your art-making, this art competition is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on your work!
*Must be at least 16 years of age at time of final
deadline.
Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition
Extended Final Deadline: May 21, 2024
Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or an older artist newly focused on your art-making, this competition is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on your work! Open to artists 16 years of age and up.
Strokes of Genius 16: The Best of Drawing Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2024
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
Artists Magazine 41st Annual Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: June 15, 2024
Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!
26th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: June 18, 2024
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
2023 Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition
Coming Soon in May 2024
This competition is for artists age 60+ working in all traditional art media. Enter today for your chance to be published in Artists Magazine!
AcrylicWorks 11:
The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Splash 25:
The Best of Watercolor Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Celebrating the best of watercolor for more than two decades, this annual competition spotlights exceptional work in the medium with 100+ winners and finalists!
3rd Annual Best In Show | Pets Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Check out this competition, now in its third year! We’re looking for artwork of your favorite furry little friend in any medium and style. Cats, dogs, lizards, or birds – any animal goes!
Strokes of Genius 16: Best of Drawing Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: May 15, 2024
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
26th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: June 18, 2024
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
AcrylicWorks 11 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Splash 25 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Celebrating the best of watercolor for more than two decades, this annual competition spotlights exceptional work in the medium with a special publication devoted to the 100+ winners and finalists!
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