Artists Network Competitions

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!

AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic

Final Deadline: April 9, 2024

Join artists from around the globe as they share their love of acrylics in our AcrylicWorks 11: The Best of Acrylic competition. The Juror of Awards for our 11th year is fine artist Joseph Gyurcsak, who’ll select a First, Second and Third Place winner, along with 10 Honorable Mentions from at least 100 finalists. In addition to cash prizes for top award winners, all works of art will be featured in a special publication presented by Artist Magazine and American Artist.

WATERCOLOR

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!

ACRYLIC

AcrylicWorks 11:
The Best of Acrylic Art Competition

Final Deadline: April 9, 2024

Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!

 

Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition

Early Bird Deadline: April 15, 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.

 

Artists Magazine 41st Annual Art Competition

Coming Soon in March 2024

Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!

DRAWING

Strokes of Genius 16: The Best of Drawing Art Competition

Super Early Bird Deadline: April 15, 2024

Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!

PASTEL

26th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition

Coming Soon in March 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

Closed for Entries

This competition is for artists age 60+ working in all traditional art media. Enter today for your chance to be published in Artists Magazine!

WATERCOLOR

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!

ACRYLIC

AcrylicWorks 11 Art Competition

Final Deadline: April 9, 2024

Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!

DRAWING

Strokes of Genius 16: Best of Drawing Art Competition

Super Early Bird Deadline: April 15, 2024

Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!

PASTEL

25th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition

Closed for Entries

Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.

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