Artists Network Competitions

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.

Splash 25: The Best of Watercolor Art Competition

Final Deadline: December 12, 2023

Artists Network and Watercolor Magazine’s premier watercolor art competition is turning 25! Splash: The Best of Watercolor features an international palette of watercolorists from all over the world. These artists are both masters of their craft as well as poets and inventors, and you won’t want to miss the chance to join their ranks though this year’s competition. With more than 100 finalists selected for publication in the special issue, The Best of Watercolor, plus cash prizes for top award winners, this is THE watercolor event of the year.

WATERCOLOR

Splash 25 Art Competition

Final Deadline: December 12, 2023

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

Early Bird Deadline: December 19th, 2023

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.

ACRYLIC

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 November 2023

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 January 2024

Open to all traditional media in five subject categories, this is our largest competition of the year. Enter now!

DRAWING

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!

PASTEL

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!

WATERCOLOR

Splash 25 Art Competition

Final Deadline: December 12, 2023

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!

ACRYLIC

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!

DRAWING

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!

PASTEL

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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