CALL FOR ENTRIES: VISUAL ART PRIZE

Welcome to the Visual Art Open Competition, a leading international platform for uncovering and nurturing creative talent.

With a Prize fund of over £5,000, the competition is an opportunity for emerging artists to expose their artwork to a potential Gallerists, Publishers and Buyers in the International art world.

The Competition
Artwork judged by panel of jurors appointed by VAO
5 Categories:

Painting / Mixed Media
Illustration / Drawing
Sculpture
Photography
Young Artist (Under 24)

Prizes:
– Overall Winner

Cash prize of £1,000.00 to support the production of new works
Commercial mentoring package
Exclusive solo show decided in consultation with the winner
Individual artist stand at Chester Arts Fair 2024 worth £1,000.

– All shortlisted finalists will have their work exhibited at Chester Arts Fair where the winners will be announced
Individual Categories

A cash prize of £250.00 will be awarded to the winner of each category
Cost – £15.00 per submission. £10.00 for entrants under 25 years old
No age restrictions – all welcome to apply

Key dates:

28 February – Applications Close
31 March – Finalist Shortlist
31 April – Finalist Jury Score
31 May – Winners Announced
November – Visual Arts Open Exhibition at Arts Fair

How to apply:
Application are now OPEN. To apply online, visit www.visualartopen.com
Alternatively email info@visualartopen.com