Results of open calls for artists — competitions: how many were selected at each stage, how many applied and “1 in N” where published, with the jury. Calls: 135. Names free after sign-in.
135 calls with results
What happened after the deadline: the number selected at each stage, applications when the organiser published them, and the jury. Use it to judge your chances before the next edition opens.
ME Saar Foundation · Germany
The Andrea Neumann Art Prize focuses tightly on the "Greater Region," fostering highly localized transnational networks by rewarding outstanding artistic achievement across disciplines.
1 winnernames after sign-in
SAIF · France
This competition focuses on revealing emerging photographic talent within one of the world's most prestigious photography festival networks. It offers major exhibition exposure at the Festival of Arles without an entry fee.
1 winnernames after sign-in
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation · United Kingdom
A major prize in the conservation and wildlife art calendar, open to all mediums. 50% of proceeds from artwork sales go to wildlife conservation.
13 winnersnames after sign-in
La Casa Encendida · Spain
One of Spain's most prestigious awards for emerging artists. It provides substantial production funds for a new project to be exhibited at La Casa Encendida, a major cultural institution in Madrid, serving as a significant career launchpad.
6 winnersnames after sign-in
Walker Art Gallery · United Kingdom
The absolute zenith of competitive painting exhibitions in the UK and Europe, operating with a strictly anonymous judging process. It offers a career-defining £25,000 first prize, a guaranteed solo exhibition, and a specialized prize for…
1 winnernames after sign-in
Fundació Setba · Spain
The best-endowed award in Spain for artists with intellectual disabilities. This prize offers significant funding, materials, and high-profile exhibition opportunities to foster inclusivity in the arts.
3 winnersnames after sign-in
Contextile · Portugal
An open call for a major contemporary textile art biennial. While focused on textiles, it accepts all artistic expressions, including video and installation, that engage with the textile element, offering a significant acquisition prize.
51 selected artistsnames after sign-in
Ars Electronica · Austria
A major prize from the European Commission honoring innovation in technology, industry, and society that is stimulated by the arts. It seeks groundbreaking collaborations and projects at the nexus of Science, Technology, and the Arts…
2 winnersnames after sign-in
Ars Electronica · Austria
The world's most prestigious media art competition, offering significant recognition and financial awards. It is suitable for artists with strong visual or interactive components to their work, especially those exploring digital humanity…
2 winnersnames after sign-in
Unsigned Only · United States
A major competition specifically for artists not signed to a major label, with categories for EDM, Instrumental, and World Music. It offers significant cash prizes and exposure to industry professionals.
3 winnersnames after sign-in
Junta de Castilla y León · Spain
A regional art prize for young artists with a connection to the Castilla y León region, offering cash awards across various visual arts categories.
39 winnersnames after sign-in
dsm-firmenich · Switzerland
A major new global award launched by dsm-firmenich to support artists at the intersection of art, innovation, and sustainability, specifically seeking multi-sensory and scent-driven installations, bio-art, and data visualization.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Sant Andreu Contemporani · Spain
A leading platform for emerging contemporary art in Barcelona, offering production grants, acquisition prizes, and a major exhibition for young artists resident in Spain.
5 winnersnames after sign-in
Ise-Shima Art Company · Japan
The 1st edition of an international competition for original song lyrics, run by Ise-Shima Art Company, a Tokyo-based organiser of music competitions since 2017.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Aion Laboratory · Japan
A new prize organized by the Aion Laboratory in Japan to foster digital artistic expression. It accepts a wide range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary works at the intersection of art and technology.
2 winnersnames after sign-in
A' Design Award & Competition · Italy
A massive international design competition with specific categories for fine arts and art installation. While industry-focused, it offers significant international publicity, an exhibition in Italy, and a comprehensive winner's package.
1 winnernames after sign-in
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World of WearableArt · New Zealand
A major international competition and show for wearable art.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Fundación Unicaja · Spain
A major acquisition contest with a very high budget, making it one of the most lucrative calls for mid-career artists in Spain. Instead of a single prize, the foundation uses an €80,000 fund to purchase multiple works for its collection…
6 selected artistsnames after sign-in
Animayo · Spain
The first Spanish animation festival designated as a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards (Oscars®). Winning the top prize provides a direct path for Oscar® consideration, making it a highly strategic festival for animators.
3 winnersnames after sign-in
Mandorla Art Award · Australia
A high-value art award in Australia for works based on Christian themes.
5 winnersnames after sign-in
Association of Illustrators · United Kingdom
The premier global competition for illustration, organized by the Association of Illustrators. The exposure to art directors and commissioners is a primary benefit, often leading to commercial work.
48 winnersnames after sign-in
New Salem Museum · United States
This competition focuses on contemporary realism and offers one of the largest single acquisition awards available, ensuring the winning work enters a permanent museum collection.
1 winnernames after sign-in
New Interfaces for Musical Expression · United Kingdom
The premier international conference for new musical interface design, calling for music submissions (live performance, remote pre-recorded performance, installation) and papers.
96 selected artistsnames after sign-in
Jackson's Art Supplies · United Kingdom
A major annual competition for 2D works, highly competitive and offering significant material prizes alongside cash. It is specifically designed to support emerging artists.
24 winnersnames after sign-in
From the organisers’ own announcements: each result is read on the organiser’s site or in their press release, with the numbers as they published them.
How many applications there were for each place, when the organiser published the number of applications. If they did not, we show a dash, not a guess.
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