International Art Competitions
You can enter any of our art competitions from anywhere in the world.
A continuing series of juried art competitions created to champion the finest talent in the art world today. Open to artists working in all painting and drawing media.
See your work published in International Artist and receive a 4-page editorial feature in American Art Collector—the prestigious publication read by leading collectors and galleries seeking new talent in the world’s largest art market.
PLUS award certificate and $200 in gift certificates from RAYMAR and BLICK Art Supplies.
Winners and finalists in our competitions receive more than an award to hang on their walls. The true value of entering—and winning—is meaningful exposure and respectable acknowledgement nationally and internationally. Your work will be seen by thousands of readers worldwide, including influential galleries and serious collectors across the United States.
Publicity at this level is rare—and often career-defining. This is a unique opportunity for artists working in any two-dimensional medium to gain international recognition and visibility where it matters most.
Upcoming Competitions
If you would like to enter a competition, please read our Rules & Conditions.
| Subject | Entries Close | Days Left | Featured In | |
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| Favorite Subjects | Mar 11, 2026 | 22 | IA #169 | Enter Now! |
Grand Prize
Our Grand Prize Winner Receives:• 4-page editorial feature in American Art Collector
• 2-page editorial in International Artist
• $100 RAYMAR Fine Art Panels Gift Certificate
• $100 BLICK ART SUPPLIES Gift Certificate
• Grand Prize Certificate with foil stamp in a folder ready for framing signed by the Publishers
American Art Collector is the most prestigious magazine in America dedicated to contemporary realism fine art—the art most people want. It is read by affluent collectors and galleries nationwide, all actively seeking new artwork and emerging artists. A 4-page editorial feature in this art-market authority is the kind of exposure that can truly change an artist’s career.
2nd Prize
Our Second Prize Winner Receives:• 1-page editorial in International Artist
• 2-page editorial feature in American Art Collector
• Grand Prize Certificate with foil stamp in a folder ready for framing signed by the Publishers
The exposure from a 2-page feature in American Art Collector can lead to multiple sales in the world’s largest art market.
3rd Prize
Our Third Prize Winner receives:• 1-page editorial in International Artist
• 1-page editorial feature in American Art Collector
• Grand Prize Certificate with foil stamp in a folder ready for framing signed by the Publishers
Finalists
Each Finalist Receives:• An entry in International Artist, with artwork seen worldwide by international galleries seeking artists to represent
• Grand Prize Certificate with foil stamp in a folder ready for framing signed by the Publishers
Read about the experiences artists have had after their work appeared in International Artist, and discover how exposure at this level can open doors.