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!
41st Annual Art Competition
EXTENDED Final Deadline: July 31, 2024
The Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition celebrates outstanding works of art in a variety of art media in five different categories and shines a spotlight on the talents of today’s artists. Enter today for a chance to earn recognition for your work and a cash prize of $500, $1000 or $2000 (a total of $17,000 in cash prizes). All winning artwork and honorable mentions will be featured in the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Artists Magazine!
Artists Magazine 41st Annual Art Competition
EXTENDED Final Deadline: July 31, 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
Early Bird Deadline: July 30, 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.
2024 Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition
Coming Soon in July 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!
Splash 26:
The Best of Watercolor Art Competition
Coming Soon in July 2024
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!
Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition
Closed for Entries
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.
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!
Strokes of Genius 16: The Best of Drawing Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
26th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: July 30, 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.
Splash 26: The Best of Watercolor Art Competition
Coming Soon July 2024
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!
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!
Strokes of Genius 16: The Best of Drawing Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
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