Short Description:

TERAVARNA announces their “14th ABSTRACT” International Juried Art Competition. Artists with a keen eye for originality are encouraged to put their most compelling pieces on the unifying topic of abstraction to this unique occasion. The abstract art competition is open to contributions in a wide variety of creative disciplines, including but not limited to traditional media such as painting and sculpture, new media such as digital art, painting, fiber art, photography, graphic design, and mixed media, and even experimental and installation art. All are welcome to this celebration of the boundless possibilities of abstract art.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

The international juried art competition hosted by TERAVARNA revolves around the theme of ABSTRACT. Artists are free to interpret and represent the theme in their unique way. You should remember the following criteria:

  • Both figurative and abstract ideas related to the overall theme will be considered.
  • Artists can submit their artworks in any media or artistic form.
  • Please note that participants must be at least 18 to participate in our events.

Application Requirements:

Please make sure to meet all of the specifications outlined below:

1. Which file format is required for my submission?
    -Only JPEG or JPG files are accepted.


2. What is the file size requirement for submission?
   -Less than 2MB is preferred, but we will accept files up to 5MB maximum.


3. How should I crop my image?
   -Your image should be cleanly cropped, showing only the artwork.
   -Remove any borders, frames, backgrounds, or unnecessary elements.


4. How clear should my image be?
   -Ensure your image is in sharp focus, not blurry.
   -The artwork should be clearly visible from a front-facing view.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Choose the number of artworks you’d like to submit​ from one of the options below.

STEP 2: Click on the number of artworks and proceed to make a payment. You can pay by PayPal or via credit card. ​

STEP 3: After successful payment, you’ll be redirected to a page where you can upload your images and other details.

Eligibility:

Applications are open worldwide

Program Benefits or Awards:

Up to $3,500 in cash prizes will be given out to winning artists. **

The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:​​

First Prize Award | $300-$500

Runner-Up Prize Award | $150-$350

Merit Prize Award | $75-$250

Talent Prize Award | $25-$150

Honorable Mention Award

Finalist Award

 Entry Fee: $15 per entry

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Website link: https://www.teravarna.com/abstract-art-competition