Tartget Painting Prize 2026 - International Painting Contest

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for the Tartget Painting Prize. The Finalists exhibition takes place September 18-25, 2026 at Ateneo de Madrid in Spain. Over $100,000 in total awards. International jury of renowned artists, curators, and art professionals. Full jury list on our website. The competition is open to all techniques, styles, and career stages. Accepted works include figurative, contemporary, abstract, and conceptual painting, as well as traditional and mixed techniques such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, collage, and mixed media. $58 for first entry. Discounted fees for additional entries and young artists under 25. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +34615171039.

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forwART 2026 - international exhibition in Germany

Fabian Freese artspace announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 11 - August 20, 2026 at Fabian Freese artspace in Wuppertal / Germany. Win a solo show and gallery representation. All works must be able to hang on a wall. Accepted media: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, wall sculpture, objects. Maximum of 1 m height x 1 meter wide (max. depth: 50 cm). $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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The Almenara Art Prize

Artists are invited to submit entries for the 2026 Almenara Art Prize, an international painting competition that offers more than 30000€ in cash awards, 30000€ in art materials and other prizes. Over 40 artworks will be exhibited, November 6-30, 2026 at Real Círculo de la Amistad in Córdoba, Spain. Jurors: Peter Tripi, Kyle Ma, Kai Lun Qu, Antonio Castelló, Jordan Sokol, Amaya Gurpide, Bryan Mark Taylor, Gavin Glakas, Carmen Drake, etc. Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape and Plein Air Painting, Still Life, Wildlife and Animal, Religious and Spiritual, Fantastic Realism and Young category. We encourage diverse styles: impressionistic, realistic, etc. No photography, digital or any other media. No digitally manipulated work, painted giclee prints or any other type of reproductions, no manipulated or painted over photos or prints. 45€ for first entry, 29€ for add'l entries, 29€ for young entry. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Arte Laguna Prize Open Call 2026 - 21st Edition

Arte Laguna Prize is a Venice-based International Contemporary Art Contest that offers numerous opportunities for emerging artists worldwide to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. The 21st edition offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in Venice at the Arsenale Nord, November 6-29, 2026; receive a cash prize of €10,000; join a vast network of collaborations worldwide with numerous Special Prizes; gain international visibility; sell on the online platform artelaguna.world. International Jury panel. The competition is open to the following artistic disciplines: painting, sculpture and installation, photographic art, video art and short films, performance and acting (theatre and film), digital art, digital graphics and cartoons, land art, urban art and street art, and art design. Entry fee: 97,6€ under the age of 35 / 122€ over 35. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 3477077251.

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Renaissance Art in Paris | P.A.R.I.S. 2026 Art Exhibition

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition. Feel the heights of the art world at the Paris Art Renaissance & International Salon (P.A.R.I.S.) 2026, an exclusive exhibition in the center of the world of art. This is a very prestigious event that takes place at the historic Hôtel Particulier Beaujon, where artists showcase their work amidst the cultural elite of France. The collab of TERAVARNA and Horizon World Art (HWA), this is an open theme show in all styles and genres, where you will join a group of distinguished international artists. Regardless of the display type selected (physical or digital), you will enjoy wide coverage on social media, local news, and global acknowledgment of your art. $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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Nomad Art Prize

The Nomad Art Prize invites artists to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, October 2026 at LX Factory in Lisbon. €1,000 cash prize for each of the 8 selected artists + One-week art residency in Lisbon (travel & accommodation included). Jurors: Jonas Meyer, Marta Rinaldi, Rebecca Chen. Open to artists of all nationalities, aged 16 and above. Both emerging and established artists working in any visual medium are welcome to apply - painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art, and mixed media are all accepted. There are no restrictions based on professional status or career stage. Entry fee: 50€. Deadline: July 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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