Award/Prize

Brief Description The Portrait Artist of the Year is a televised art competition offering artists the chance to win a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 worth of art materials from Cass Art. The competition is organized by Sky Arts and involves multiple rounds where artists create portraits under time constraints. Information […]

Brief Description: The 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Competition is organized by the South Australian Museum in collaboration with Australian Geographic. This competition celebrates natural fauna, flora, and landscapes within the ANZANG bioregion (Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea region). Photographers can submit images across ten categories, showcasing the beauty and […]

Brief Description: The Hanna Nagel Prize, established in 1998, supports female visual artists aged 40 and over in the Karlsruhe administrative district. It recognizes their artistic achievements and honors Hanna Nagel, a key figure of the “New Objectivity” movement. The award includes a cash prize, an exhibition, and a catalog publication. Information and Application Details: […]

The 10th edition of the PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award invites artists to explore the theme Echoes of Truth, reflecting on the historical and political layers of the Festspielhaus Hellerau, as well as the devaluation of truth in current over-politicized times. Participants are encouraged to submit work that responds to this theme.   Information and […]

Description: The competition invites artists to create works inspired by the theme of hope—not merely as an abstract idea, but as something to actively live within and create from. This open call seeks to encourage creative reflections on hope, purpose, and the impact of art in a changing world. Application Details: – Deadline: 1 October […]

The Jim Henson Foundation awards grants annually to support the creation of innovative new works of contemporary puppet theater. The Foundation defines a puppet as any object given the appearance of life through manipulation. It offers three types of grants: Workshop Grants ($3,000), Production Grants ($7,000), and Family Grants ($4,000), all for the development of […]

Description: Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor and online art fair, TOAF, held at Nathan Phillips Square and online. Since 1961, TOAF has launched the careers of renowned artists like Edward Burtynsky and Barbara Astman, offering unparalleled exposure and opportunities. Application Details: – Applications Open: December 1, 2024 – Deadline (Regular): February 28, 2025 (by 11:59 PM) – Final […]

Description: The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program offers U.S. artists a unique opportunity to live and work in Japan for a 3-5 month residency, promoting cultural exchange and providing support for artistic exploration. This program is designed for contemporary and traditional artists from diverse backgrounds who wish to develop their work in Japan and engage with […]

Brief Description: BID25ART is an international biennial exhibition organized by the Associazione Biennale Internazionale Donna APS. The event will take place in the second half of 2025 at Magazzino 26 in Trieste, Italy, or a similar venue. The exhibition focuses on women artists and features selected works alongside those of internationally recognized artists. Information and […]