Organizer Information
Fusion Art is an international online gallery and competition organizer founded by artists Chris and Valerie Hoffman. Their platform hosts a variety of monthly and quarterly art competitions across different themes, encouraging both 2D and 3D artists to submit work. Fusion Art’s mission is to promote artists globally, offering them exposure to collectors, curators, and other art professionals.
Title & Description
Fusion Art Online Competitions
Fusion Art runs multiple themed art competitions through its Submittable portal, allowing artists worldwide to submit original artwork for online juried exhibitions. The themes vary by month and quarter, such as Red 2025, Black & White, Urban Landscapes, Light & Shadow, and Women Artists, among others.
These competitions are open to a wide range of media — traditional painting, drawing, photography/digital, and 3D work. Winners and selected artists are exhibited in online shows; “Best in Show” winners are featured as Monthly Featured Artists on the Fusion Art website. The platform emphasizes accessibility, professionalism, and long-term exposure via its online model.
Categories
- Traditional / 2D (painting, drawing, print, collage, mixed media)
- Digital / Photography (digital painting, photo, digital mixed media)
- 3-Dimensional (sculpture, installation, relief, conceptual 3D)
Eligibility
- International Artists from around the world who are 18 years or older.
- Submitted works must be original, created within the last 5 years.
- Medium Rules: Digital derivative works must be significantly different from the original.
- Works must be submitted as image files (e.g., JPEG) and follow size/format rules.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Best in Show: One winner per category (Traditional; Digital/Photography; 3D) for many competitions.
- 2nd–5th Place: Additional place awards in each category.
- Honorable Mentions / Special Recognition: Depending on submissions, these may also be awarded.
- Online Exhibition: Selected artworks are displayed in Fusion Art’s online gallery.
- Monthly Featured Artists: Best in Show winners may be featured on Fusion Art’s website for the duration of the online exhibition.
- Group Show Option: Best in Show winners may be invited to participate in the annual group show.
- Digital Certificates: All awardees receive a digital award certificate, a digital event postcard, and a press release for their portfolio.
Application Fee
- Entry fee: US$40 for up to 5 images (non-refundable).
- For submitting 1–2 images: US$25.
Application Requirements
- Artist Statement / Bio: A short biography or artist statement (100 words, 3rd person) is required.
- Image Files:
- Must be JPEG format.
- Max file size: around 5 MB.
- No watermark, mat, or frame in the image.
- File naming:
FirstName_LastName_Title.jpeg(avoid special characters).
- Views for 3D Art: For three-dimensional works, front, back, and side views are required.
- Copyright & Originality: Submitted work must be the artist’s original creation.
- Agreement: Accept Submittable’s terms and Fusion Art’s competition rules, including the use of submitted images for promotional purposes.
How to Apply
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline for RED 2025: 2 December 2025
- Application Deadline for Light & Shadow 2025: 6 January 2026
- Application Deadline for Urban Landscapes 2026: 2 January 2026
- Application Deadline for Black & White 2026: 2 February 2026
Location
Virtual / Online
Additional Details
- Rights: By submitting, artists grant Fusion Art a non-exclusive, perpetual license to reproduce their images for use on their website, in promotion, and in archives.
- Email List: Submission “opts you into” Fusion Art’s email list; you can unsubscribe later.
- No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable, even if not selected.
- No Sales by Gallery: Fusion Art does not directly sell artwork in their online exhibitions; buyer inquiries are referred to the artist.
- Insurance / Shipping: For physical group shows, if you attend or send work, artists are responsible for shipping and insurance. (This applies to group show, not online.)