Teravarna - 8th PORTRAIT International Juried Art Competition International Juried Art Competition

TERAVARNA, a renowned art organization, presents the highly anticipated "81th PORTRAIT" International Juried Art Competition, inviting visual artists from around the globe to participate in this prestigious portrait art contest.Artists are encouraged to submit their best portrait artworks that align with the designated theme, encompassing various mediums such as painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, fiber art, photography, graphic design, mixed media, and experimental installations.With its inclusive approach, this international portrait competition aims to showcase the finest and most innovative portrait artworks, including famous portrait paintings, providing artists with a platform to exhibit their talent on a global scale.Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this captivating portrait art contest in 2023.

Teravarna's Conditions For Participation In Portrait Drawing Contest

TERAVARNA's "8th PORTRAIT" International Juried Art Competition is an esteemed portrait art contest that centers around the captivating theme of PORTRAIT. Artists are invited to explore the endless expressions and emotions conveyed through the human face, pushing the boundaries of artistic representation.This inclusive competition extends beyond human subjects, welcoming artists to depict the faces of animals as well. Whether artists choose a representational or abstract approach, they are encouraged to unleash their creativity across various mediums of portrait artwork.Submission guidelines, available below, offer detailed information for artists eager to participate in this stimulating international portrait competition in 2023. Please note that the minimum age requirement for participation is 18 years. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your talent in this renowned portrait drawing contest.

Category

​All types of visual arts will be considered, including but not limited to Painting & Mixed Media, Photography & Digital, and Sculpture & 3D Installation.

Deadline

The deadline for submission is November 15th, 2023.*​NOTE THAT THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED

Awards & Prizes

$3,500 in guaranteed cash prizes will be given out to 75-125 winning artists.**The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:​

First Prize Award | $300-$500Runner-Up Prize Award | $150-$350Merit Prize Award | $75-$250Talent Prize Award | $25-$150Honorable Mention AwardFinalist Award

All award-winning artists, including Honorable Mentions and Finalists, will be given professionally designed Certificates of Recognition.

** In case there are joint winners for any of the cash prizes the money will be split evenly among contestants. Similarly, if a category does not receive enough entries to be judged fairly within that category alone, it will be considered alongside other categories with sufficient entries. The final prize amount will depend on the total number of entries but will always be within the indicated range.

WINNER OF RUNNER-UP PRIZE | 7th PORTRAITZhixuan Jin | Graphic Design | UKWINNER OF MERIT PRIZE | 7th PORTRAITIra Upin | Oil | USAWINNER OF MERIT PRIZE | 7th PORTRAITKai Lun Qu | Oil | USA

Fees

The entry fee for each artwork is $15 (non-refundable).​​If you'd like to enter more than 10 artworks for consideration, please go back to fill in your details and submit again.

Timeline

NOW | Art Competition Open15 NOVEMBER 2023, 11:59 PM California Time | Deadline for Entries20 NOVEMBER 2023 | Winner Notification Starts20 NOVEMBER 2023 | Cash Prize Notification Starts21 NOVEMBER 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts8 DECEMBER 2023 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***14 DECEMBER 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends15 DECEMBER 2023 | Winning Artworks Archived

*** All cash prizes are given out via PayPal. If you don't have a free PayPal account, you can get one here..

How to Apply

STEP 1: Choose the number of artworks you'd like to submit​ from one of the options below.STEP 2: Click on the number of artworks and proceed to make a payment. You can pay by PayPal or via credit card. ​STEP 3: After successful payment, you'll be redirected to a page where you can upload your images and other details.