Artists Network Competitions

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!

WATERCOLOR

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!

ACRYLIC

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.

DRAWING

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!

PASTEL

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.

WATERCOLOR

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!

ACRYLIC

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!

DRAWING

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!

PASTEL

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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