Competition
Organizer Information: YICCA (Created and managed by Associazione A.p.s. Moho). A prestigious platform that seeks to serve as a launchpad for artists, affording them a unique opportunity to break into the international art scene and connect with critics, curators, and gallery owners. Title & Description: Applications are open for the YICCA International Art Contest 2026. […]
Organizer Information The Trieste Contemporanea Committee is a long-established cultural organization based in Italy, dedicated to promoting contemporary design and artistic research with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in connection with the legacy of Italian aesthetics scholar Gillo Dorfles, the platform operates as a curatorial and research-driven initiative that connects design […]
Organizer Information The PLAYGROUND ART PRIZE is organized by Galerie VON&VON, a contemporary art gallery based in Germany that focuses on emerging and mid-career artists. Since 2016, the gallery has developed the PLAYGROUND exhibition series as a recurring platform dedicated specifically to supporting young and emerging artists at the transition point between academic study and […]
Organizer Information Fen Ditton Gallery is a UK-based contemporary art gallery located in Cambridge, dedicated to promoting emerging and mid-career artists with a particular emphasis on works on paper and printmaking. The gallery has built a reputation for its carefully curated exhibitions and commitment to showcasing technically accomplished and conceptually strong practices. Through initiatives such […]
Organizer Information: ArtGraduates. A platform featuring contemporary art from verified artists. The competition is hosted by ArtGraduates Magazine, which publishes interviews and curatorial projects in 17 languages. Title & Description: Applications are open for Fresh Edit: Open Call for Emerging Curators. Fresh Edit invites emerging curators to create a curatorial selection of works from the […]
Organizer Information: Well Hung Gallery (in partnership with Great Art). The prize aims to highlight exciting contemporary painting and support emerging artists working today. Title & Description: Applications are open for the first Well Hung Painting Prize. This competition invites emerging painters to submit their works for a chance to be featured in a summer […]
Organizer Information: Visual Art Open (VAO) in partnership with the Visual Artists Association (VAA). The VAA represents a global community of over 25,000 members, providing resources to nurture artistic and professional growth. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 11th annual Visual Art Open (VAO26). This major international art award celebrates the diverse talents […]
Organizer Information: Toolip Art Gallery. A dynamic platform that aims to elevate artists by providing international exposure, financial rewards, and valuable connections within the global art market. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Toolip Art Contest 2026 – Painting Edition. This prestigious competition is dedicated exclusively to the art of painting. From all […]
Organizer Information: The Pano Awards. Since 2010, the Epson International Pano Awards has been dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography, standing as the world’s largest competition devoted to the genre. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Epson International Pano Awards. The competition celebrates panoramic photography across three main tracks: […]