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. Visit our online entry portal to check out our open competitions!
4th Annual Best in Show: Pets Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: February 4, 2025
Put your best paw forward in our 2025 pets-themed art competition. Whether furry or feathered, we want to see artwork of your favorite animal friends. Share your creative portrayals of cats, dogs, lizards, birds, horses — all pets (and all painting and drawing media) are welcome! The art competition is open to any artist, U.S. and international!
AcrylicWorks 12:
The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Final Deadline: March 25, 2025
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
4th Annual Best In Show | Pets Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: February 4, 2025
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!
Artists Magazine 4th Annual (2025) Artists to Watch Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: March 4, 2025
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! Open to artists 16 years of age and up.
Strokes of Genius 17: The Best of Drawing Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: April 8, 2025
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 17: The Best of Drawing art competition!
Artists Magazine 42nd Annual Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline February 11, 2025
Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!
27th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: March 25, 2025
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
2025 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 26:
The Best of Watercolor 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 100+ winners and finalists!
AcrylicWorks 12: The Best of Acrylic Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: March 25, 2025
Showcase your talent by entering this competition especially for acrylic artists. Win prizes and publication!
Strokes of Genius 17: The Best of Drawing Art Competition
Early Bird Deadline: April 8, 2025
Win cash prizes and publication by entering Strokes of Genius 16 | The Best of Drawing art competition!
27th Annual Pastel 100 Art Competition
Super Early Bird Deadline: March 25, 2025
Sponsored by Pastel Journal, America’s leading magazine devoted to pastel artists, this annual competition offers cash, prizes and publicity to its talented winners.
Splash 26: The Best of Watercolor 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!
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