The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
Short Description
The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition invites artists to share their unique vision. Located in the heart of New York’s bustling Chelsea art district, the competition offers emerging and established artists a chance to showcase their talent. With cash prizes, online promotion, and a chance to exhibit in our gallery, selected artists will gain invaluable exposure and recognition.
Eligibility
All visual artists worldwide over the age of 18 are eligible to participate.
Program Benefits or Awards
Collective Exhibition – 30 artists will be able to showcase their work in a collective exhibition in New York City.
Cash Prizes – 5 selected artists will each receive a cash award of $1,000.
Online Promotion – 5 selected artists have the chance to receive a year-long spotlight on ARTmine.com.
Honorable Mention – 10 selected artists will be awarded with an honorable mention which grants complimentary entry to the prestigious 40th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition.
Submission Material
Please submit image files of your work in JPG format, along with the title, dimensions, and medium of each piece.
Accepted Media
The competition welcomes submissions in various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital media, printing, and mixed media.
Unaccepted Media:
Video art, film, performance art, jewelry, and crafts are not eligible for submission. Additionally, artificial intelligence-generated art (AI-ART) is not accepted.
NYAC strictly prohibits the use of AI-ART in any form, as our competition is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating human creativity and artistic expression. Artists found to have submitted AI-ART entries may face account suspension.
Entry Fee:
Enter 5 images for the standard price of $55
Location:
United states (New York)
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Website link:
https://nyartcompetitions.com/cifac/
Apply link
https://nyartcompetitions.com/cifac/entries/register/
Opportunity Details
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Start Date
2025/02/01
Deadline
2025/04/29
Location
New York
United States
Entry Fee
55$
Participate Fee
Free
Category
Type
Eligibility
International
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