The Art List — international competitions for artists and photographers

When an artist reaches the international level, the chaotic search for competitions quickly ceases to work. At this point, platforms that help structure opportunities and save time are particularly valuable, even if access to them is partially restricted. The Art List works precisely in this format.

Proven database and long experience
The platform has been in existence for over fifteen years and is used by artists and photographers as a reliable source of verified international open calls. Announcements are published regularly and come from museums, galleries, art centres, festivals and professional cultural organisations. All publications are manually moderated, which reduces the risk of accidental or low-quality announcements.

What you can see without registering
A general description of the features, basic information about competitions and exhibitions, and the catalogue structure are available without logging in. This allows you to assess the level of projects, geography and format of proposals before registering and understand whether the platform is suitable for your task.

What you see after logging in
To view full information about opportunities, contact details of organisers, save announcements and work with your favourites, you need to register. This approach suggests that the platform is aimed at users who are ready to work with competitions not on a one-off basis, but regularly and consciously.

Own competitions and additional visibility
A separate area of work is the platform’s author competitions, aimed at increasing the visibility of participants. Regular formats, including Artist of the Month, allow you to present your work to an international audience and gain additional attention for your practice, regardless of country and media.

Navigation and ease of comparison
The catalogue is structured by country, deadline, field and format of participation. Each card contains a clear description of the conditions and deadlines, which makes it easier to compare opportunities and plan submissions, especially when working with several competitions at the same time.

Who is this format suitable for
The platform is aimed at artists, photographers, illustrators, digital authors, students, and creative organisations who are willing to register in order to access the full database and use the resource as a tool for systematic work.