Expired Art Contests:

• The Guild of St. George • Deadline: November 17th, 2026 • Prize: £3,000 + Exhibition in London (UK) • Category: Visual Art, Fine Art, Digital & Media Art • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The John Ruskin Prize is open to artists, designers, and makers from anywhere in the world, welcoming both emerging and established practitioners as well as amateur and professional creatives. The Prize offers an international platform for artists working across a wide range of

• Karikaturmuseum Krems • Deadline: December 31st, 2026 • Prize: €11,000 + Exhibition in Austria • Category: Satirical & Critical Drawing, Illustration • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Established in 2018, the SOKOL Prize celebrates contemporary artistic practices that explore the intersection of drawing, satire, and socio-critical reflection. The international award provides a platform for artists whose work uses visual language to engage with contemporary socie

• Matsu Biennial • Deadline: October 30th, 2026 • Prize: 800K NTD + Exhibition in Taiwan • Category: Visual Art / Contemporary Art • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The open call for international artists for the 4th Matsu Biennial is officially open, inviting creatives from around the world to develop new perspectives and artistic responses inspired by the unique character of the Matsu Islands. Artists are encouraged to engage directly with Matsu as a site of res

• Loewe Foundation • Deadline: October 15th, 2026 • Prize: €50,000 + Exhibition in Madrid • Category: Crafts • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Submissions are now open for the 10th edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, an international award celebrating exceptional contemporary craftsmanship and the artists pushing the boundaries of the medium. Rooted in LOEWE’s origins as a collective of artisans in Madrid, the prize reflects the Foundation’s longstanding

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Category: Painting / Sculpture / Mixed Media • Prize: Exhibition in Osaka (Japan) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Arrival Gallery is redefining exhibition practices through a model that prioritizes clarity, connection, and artistic voice. Its exhibitions are carefully curated to maintain a personal and intimate quality, while simultaneously engaging with a global audience. This balance allows artists t

• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Homiens Art Prize is a global competition designed to connect talented artists with the audiences, institutions, and industry professionals that shape today's contemporary art landscape. Combining financial awards, international exposure, and strategic promotion, the prize offers artists a powerfu

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Category: Painting / Sculpture / Mixed Media • Prize: Exhibition in Osaka (Japan) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Arrival Gallery is reshaping the way artists exhibit in a rapidly evolving creative world. It offers a fresh alternative to traditional gallery models, focusing on experiences that are both meaningful and far-reaching. Every exhibition is curated with care, balancing a sense of intimacy wit

• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Homiens Art Prize was created with a simple but ambitious goal: to help artists gain the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve. Whether you are at the beginning of your creative journey or have spent decades developing your practice, the prize offers a welcoming and professional env

• The Almenara Collection • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Painting • Prize: €2,500 Budget + 3 Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Almenara Art Prize stands as a global platform for painters, offering an international online competition designed to celebrate artistic excellence and diversity. With a prize fund exceeding €30,000 in cash, along with more than €35,000 in art materials and additional awards, it provi

• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Homiens Art Prize is an internationally recognized competition dedicated to celebrating artistic excellence and providing meaningful opportunities for artists to gain professional recognition on a global stage. Designed for both emerging and established creatives, the prize serves as a distinguish

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: New Voices • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The landscape of contemporary art is changing rapidly. Long-standing systems of representation and visibility are being redefined as artists increasingly turn toward digital platforms and social networks to share their work directly with audiences around the world. For the first time in decades, a shift

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: New Voices • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The rules of the art world are changing. For the first time in generations, artists are no longer dependent solely on traditional institutions to gain visibility, build audiences, or shape their careers. Social media and digital platforms have opened new pathways for connection and exchange, giving artis

• The Almenara Collection • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Painting • Prize: €2,500 Budget + 3 Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Almenara Art Prize is an exciting international online painting competition that offers artists the chance to gain global recognition while competing for an impressive prize pool. With more than €30,000 in cash awards, over €35,000 in art products, and a range of additional prizes, th

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: New Voices • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The art world stands at a pivotal moment of transition. After decades in which influence was concentrated within a relatively narrow network of institutions, collectors, and gatekeepers, artists are increasingly reclaiming ownership over their visibility and creative autonomy. Digital platforms and socia

• ReA! Art Fair • Deadline: May 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,500 + Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The ReA! Art Fair Open Call invites emerging visual artists worldwide to submit their work for inclusion in a contemporary art platform devoted to independent practices and innovative creative expression. The initiative aims to identify and support artists whose work demonstrates originality, conceptual strength,

• The Almenara Collection • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Painting • Prize: €2,500 Budget + 3 Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Almenara Art Prize is an international online painting competition that brings together artists from across the globe, offering a substantial range of awards and recognition. This prestigious prize includes more than €30,000 in cash awards, over €35,000 worth of art materials and prod

• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: May 7th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €2,500 Budget + 3 Solo Exhibitions in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The 5th edition of the PhMuseum Days Open Call is now live, offering visual artists a chance to be part of one of the most exciting contemporary photography events in Europe. Taking place from 1–4 October in Bologna, Italy, the PhMuseum Days International Photography Festival provides a vibrant setting where art

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The Homiens Art Prize is a globally recognized, merit-based award designed to support and promote artists at all stages of their careers. Whether you are an emerging talent seeking a strong entry point into the professional art world or an established artist aiming to expand your visibility and credi

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. At any stage of your artistic journey—whether you are taking your first steps toward professional recognition or are an established artist seeking new opportunities for growth—the Homiens Art Prize offers a powerful and transformative platform designed to elevate your work on a global scale. Rooted i

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Category: Painting / Sculpture / Mixed Media • Prize: Exhibition in Osaka (Japan) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Arrival Gallery is transforming the exhibition experience by placing artists at the center of everything it does. Moving beyond conventional gallery systems, it offers a platform that is both accessible and thoughtfully curated, designed to support artists in meaningful and lasting ways. The

• ReA! Art Fair • Deadline: May 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,500 + Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. Emerging visual artists from across the globe are invited to participate in the ReA! Art Fair Open Call, an opportunity to present their work within an international contemporary art event dedicated to independent artistic practices. The fair aims to provide visibility and professional exposure to artists at an ea

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. Whether you are an emerging artist in search of a decisive platform to launch and shape your career, or an established professional looking to expand your reach and deepen your recognition, the Homiens Art Prize offers a highly respected and merit-based pathway into the international art sphere. Buil

• Maison Perrier • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: Emerging Art • Prize: €40,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. The competition seeks to support and invest in the future of creativity by offering emerging artists the chance to be mentored by an established and internationally recognized artist. Through this mentorship-driven approach, the MAISON PERRIER Art Prize aims to highlight and reward emerging talents whose artistic

• Clover Gallery • Deadline: March 29th, 2026 • Theme: Light in Progress • Prize: Online Exhibition + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more. Light in Progress examines the intersection between perception and action. Rather than treating light as a subject to be illustrated, it approaches it as a conceptual force—an embodiment of clarity, empowerment, and orientation. The emphasis lies in conveying movement and activation: the transition from