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.
3rd Annual Best in Show: Pets
Extended Final Deadline: February 6, 2024
Put your best paw forward in our pets-themed art competition. Share your creative portrayals of cats, dogs, lizards, birds — all pets (and all painting and drawing media) are welcome! The art competition is open to any artist, U.S. and international! A portion of each entry fee will be donated to the Dumb Friends League.
Just announced! All award-winning artwork and honorable mentions will be published in the Sept/Oct 2024 issue of Artists Magazine.
Splash 25 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
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!
Best In Show | Pets Art Competition
Extended Final Deadline:
February 6, 2024
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.
AcrylicWorks 11 Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2024
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Artists Magazine 3rd Annual Artists to Watch Art Competition
Coming Soon in February 2024
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 41st Annual Art Competition
Coming Soon in February 2024
Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!
Strokes of Genius 16: Best of Drawing Art Competition
Coming Soon in February 2024
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.
Artists Magazine Over 60 Art Competition
Closed for Entries
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
Closed for Entries
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
Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2024
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Strokes of Genius 16: Best of Drawing Art Competition
Coming Soon in January 2024
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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