International Art Competitions - art contest for artists

Deadline: 31st October 2019

Application period: 1-31 October, 2019

Since ancient times, surrounded by forests, Hida Takayama has developed a unique culture for woodblock printing. This style of printing has always been popular in the area and is specifically called “Hida Woodblock Printing.” While passing down traditional techniques, Hida artisans have been creating original pieces of art. In order to promote and let the world know about the culture of Hida Takayama, the Hida Takayama International Contemporary Woodblock- Prints Triennial invites both domestic and international artists to showcase their create new technical innovation and creativity.

Woodblock-prints created in 2018 or later.  Digital printing is not permitted.

This contest is open to the general public.

Each applicant may submit up to two pieces of artwork.

Artwork which has already been submitted to another competition will not be accepted.

The maximum paper size should be 90cm x 90cm (35.43in x 35.43in) .

Entry fees
The initial screening of entries is free.

The second stage of the competition: 2,000 yen per piece of artwork.

Prizes
First Prize/1 Winner (500,000 yen)
Second Prize/1 Winner (300,000 yen)
Third Prize/1 Winner (200,000 yen)
Fourth Prize/5 Winners (50,000 yenper winner)
Hida WoodblockPrint Prize/1 Winner (50,000 yen)
Sponsors’ Prize/6 Winners (30,000 yenper winner)

Details:
http://www.city.takayama.lg.jp/kurashi/1000021/1000118/1006776/1006777.html

Deadline: 1 November 2018


The general topic of the 2019 competition is free but one of the main awards is intended for an entry with CHILDREN as topic.

Everyone living anywhere in the world and aged over 18 can submit his/her prints. Prints from woodcuts to digital prints and almost all types of fine graphic printmaking techniques are allowed.

4 only original small impressions from a set print run like bookplates or other types of prints are allowed.
All graphic printmaking techniques, also including mixed media printmaking techniques, original photographic and digital creations, capable of producing an edition of at least 5 equal impressions of good quality, are accepted.
Dimensions: The combined image and text of each print has to be limited to: 13 cm x 13 cm


Prizes:
The total prize pool for the competition is now 7.750 EUR

1 Awards for technique: Town of Sint-Niklaas Awards for three different types of main techniques: 1.250 EUR. for each award.

2 Award for Young Talent: Victor Stuyvaert Award for a relief print of a participant under 30: 750 EUR.

3 Special bookplate awards: Town of Sint-Niklaas Award for the best bookplate: 1.250 EUR.
Graphia Award for a child’s exlibris: 750 EUR.
4 Topic Award: Town of Sint-Niklaas Award for the best entry with CHILDREN as topic: 1.250 EUR.

No entry fee

Details:
https://musea.sint-niklaas.be/exlibris/grafiekbiennale/concours-wettbewerb-competition-0

Deadline:
1.04.2017


ON PAPER presents its annual printmaking contest to promote the art of printmaking and the connection between printmakers around the world.

ON PAPER is a project to promote the art of printmaking and develop connections between printmakers around the world. It is based in Barcelona and run by an art association with Nuria Melero as a main organiser.

Artists can submit one piece of work on a paper size of 300mm x 400mm.

Entry fee:
25€

Prizes:
1ST PRIZE 1000€

2ND PRIZE AWAGAMI PAPER AWARD, 100 sheets of AWAGAMI EDITIONING paper worth 500€

The SHORTLISTED artists will exhibit at the Chicago Printmaking Collaborative, Chicago, USA. July 8th – Aug 31st 2017

Details:
http://www.onpapercontest.com/

Deadline:
15.01.2017


The Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize was founded in October 2014 to further build on the programme. Following its success in its 1st year, we launched it for its 2nd year with larger prizes, an additional Sculpture Prize and greater emphasis on reaching out to many more artists and helping them by promoting early entries and hosting informative talks.

There are no restrictions based on age, training or nationality.

Artwork size must be less than 275cm x 275cm x 50cm for artworks to be hung on the wall, and less than 275cm x 275cm x 200cm for sculptures.

You can submit up to 5 different artworks, of any medium from paintings, photography, mixed media, sculpture, etc.

Paintings, drawings, original prints, photography, sculptures, digitally produced artworks and mixed media constructions are accepted.

Video art, sound art and the moving image are not accepted in this competition.


Entry fee:
£20 for first artwork, then £10 per additional artwork.

Prizes:

4 artists to be awarded:
£7,000 of prizes
London exhibitions
in Jul-Sep 2017

A new prize is available to win for East London artists or themed artworks:
£500 cash prize
Solo exhibition in Rich Mix's Mezzanine Gallery, in summer 2017

Details:
http://www.artprize.co.uk/about.html