INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS, ART FAIRS, AND OPEN CALLS
These formats help artists and art professionals find real entry points into the international context, gain initial participation experience, and build a professional trajectory without gallery representation.
Chania International Photo Festival — an international photography competition with an exhibition in Crete
Photography in the city: a European photo festival in Chania with exhibition, open call selection, transparent terms and real visibility …
APE CAMP 2026 — international art & technology camp in South Korea for digital artists and engineers under 39
International art–tech camp in South Korea for artists and technologists under 39. Team-based work, experimentation, and global professional exchange …
PleinAir Salon — an international painting competition with a $15,000 prize and a cover feature in PleinAir Magazine
A monthly format, cash awards, and professional visibility through PleinAir Magazine — a clear and accessible competition for artists working …
TARTGET Painting Prize 2026 — an international painting competition with a prize fund of €100,000+
A new international painting award with a strong start: online selection, final exhibition at the Ateneo de Madrid, categories ranging …
Vantaa Light Rail Art Competition — an international art competition for the metro in Finland with a budget of €300,000
Open international competition for artists: works will be displayed in the Finnish metro. This is a real chance to become …
Pure Water for Generations — €2,000 art competition with mini-format work
International competition for artists and students: miniature painting on bottle caps, exhibition in Linz and a prize of €2,000 …
Hasselblad Masters 2026 — a prestigious photography competition with a prize of €5,000
Free international competition for photographers: three photos per category, a strong jury, public voting and the title of Hasselblad Master …
STARTS Prize — a European award of €40,000 for interdisciplinary projects
An award for completed projects where art functions as a form of research into technology, science, and their impact on …
The Art Guide — an online catalogue of competitions, exhibitions and artistic opportunities
A selection of exhibitions, jury projects and art competitions focusing on classical practices and real opportunities for exhibiting in an …
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