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Art competitions for 2025 are already taking shape. Artists can start planning now for chances to show their work in top galleries worldwide.
These contests often come with prizes like money, art supplies, and spots in magazines or books.
Many artists are excited about the upcoming events. They’re getting ready to enter their best pieces.
While most contests charge a fee, usually around $30 per artwork, the rewards can be big. Winning could mean more exposure and recognition in the art world.
Communication Arts Illustration Prize
The Communication Arts Illustration Prize is a top contest for artists. It welcomes new artwork made from January 2024 to early 2025.
Winners get cool prizes to show off. These include a special metal award and fancy certificates.
Winning this prize is a big deal for artists. It can help them get more work and respect.
The contest judges look for fresh ideas and great skill. Artists who win join an elite group in their field.
The deadline to enter is January 10, 2025. This gives artists time to create their best work.
Wildlife Art Contest for Nature Lovers
The yearly wildlife art competition brings together nature lovers and artists to celebrate animals through creative works.
Both new and experienced artists can join in, showing off their skills with paint, pencils, or other non-digital tools.
The contest helps raise money for animal protection while giving artists a chance to win big.
The top artist gets £5,000 in cash plus another £5,000 to give to an animal project they like.
This fun event starts taking entries on January 6, 2025. It’s a great way for artists to share their love of nature and maybe win some money too!
London Art Show 2025
The London Art Show 2025 is a big event for artists from all over the world. It runs from July 16-20, 2025.
Up to 400 lucky artists will get to show their work. They’ll be in a fancy book and online too.
Each artist gets their own page in a nice hardcover book made by art experts.
There’s even a cash prize of £5,000 for the best art.
Artists can enter all kinds of art like:
- Paintings
- Sculptures
- Digital art
- Photos
- Videos
Want to join? You have until February 28, 2025 to send in your art. It’s a great chance to show off your skills!
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is a big art show that happens every year. It lets lots of different artists show their work.
Anyone can enter, which makes it special. The show gets over 16,000 entries from all kinds of artists.
There’s a big prize pool of £50,000 for the winners.
Artists can win for different types of art like:
- Sculptures
- Prints
- Paintings
- Drawings
There are also special prizes for women artists and students. The best part is that winning artists get to show their work in a famous London gallery.
If you want to enter, it’s a good idea to start early.
The show fills up fast, sometimes closing before the official deadline. Looking at past shows can help you see what kind of art they pick.
Malvern’s Outdoor Painting Challenge
The Malvern En Plein Air Painting Contest is a fun outdoor art event in northern England.
Artists brave the spring weather to capture the beauty of Derbyshire on canvas.
Participants buy tickets and pick their favorite spots to paint.
When time’s up, all the artwork goes on display for the public to see.
Judges pick winners in different groups, with the top artist getting £1000.
There are also prizes for local painters and the best landscape, city, and wildlife scenes.
The contest happens on the May bank holiday. It’s a great chance for artists to test their skills in the open air.
Homiens Art Prize: A Global Creative Showcase
The Homiens Art Prize is a cool opportunity for artists around the world. It doesn’t cost anything to enter, and you can submit any kind of art you want.
Six lucky winners get to show their work with Homiens, pocket $500, and see their art in a fancy catalog.
Another 12 artists also get picked to exhibit and be in the catalog.
Artists have until October 31, 2024 to enter the current contest.
If you miss it, don’t worry! The 2025 competition will be announced next spring. Keep an eye out if you want to join in on the fun.
TALP Art Contest 2025
The TALP Art Contest is gearing up for its 2025 edition. This long-running competition gives artists a chance to show off their skills and win prizes.
There are two groups: one for hobby painters and another for pros. Artists can enter paintings or drawings in any style.
Judges pick about 70 works from each group to be shown at Patchings Art Centre.
This happens during a big art festival in Nottinghamshire, England.
All the chosen art also goes up on a website where people can vote for their favorites.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Open to all skill levels
- Two-dimensional art only
- Two categories: amateur and professional
- 140 total works chosen for display
- Online gallery and public voting
The contest starts in spring 2025. Get your paintbrushes ready!
Teravarna Yearly Art Contests
Teravarna, a top online art gallery, hands out big cash prizes to artists. In 2023, they gave over $160,000 to winners.
For 2025, there are many chances to win.
The gallery aims to boost great art and give artists a place to shine. They run contests for all kinds of art. This includes paintings, sculptures, photos, and digital work.
Winners can get money, show their art, and meet important people in the art world.
Artists from all over can join in. There are contests for many types of paintings with all sorts of themes.
