Artists Network offers several highly esteemed art competitions throughout the year. No matter your age, skill level, or medium of choice, you’ll find exciting opportunities to see your work in print and raise your visibility in the art world.
Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition
Final Deadline: October 31, 2023
Anyone who has been painting for even a couple of years knows art-making is a mile-by-mile, lifelong journey—not a sprint. The Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition recognizes outstanding artists who are living proof of this journey. Whether you’ve been painting fulltime for decades or have kept your art going as a side hustle while juggling other professions or responsibilities, don’t miss this opportunity to earn recognition for your creative efforts.
Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition
Final Deadline: October 31, 2023
This competition is for artists age 60+ working in all traditional art media. Enter today for your chance to be published in Artists Magazine!
Splash 25 Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: November 7, 2023
Celebrating the best of watercolor for more than two decades, this annual competition spotlights exceptional work in the medium with a special publication devoted to the 100+ winners and finalists!
AcrylicWorks 11 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: November 14, 2023
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Best In Show | Pets Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: December 19th, 2023
Check out this competition, now in its third year! We’re looking for artwork of your favorite furry little friend in any medium and style. Cats, dogs, lizards, or birds – any animal goes! Open to international artists that are 18 years and older.
Strokes of Genius 15 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 15 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
Artists Magazine 2nd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or an older artist newly focused on your art-making, this competition is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on your work!
Artists Magazine 40th Annual Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!
25th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
Splash 25 Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: November 7, 2023
Celebrating the best of watercolor for more than two decades, this annual competition spotlights exceptional work in the medium with a special publication devoted to the 100+ winners and finalists!
AcrylicWorks 11 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: November 14, 2023
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Strokes of Genius 15 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 15 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
25th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
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