Biafarin 6th Annual Awards - 2026 (Grant, Publication, Exhibition, Promotion, Sales)

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Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 1, Max: 10Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 1, Max: 10

Opportunity SummarySubmit to Biafarin Awards to gain global exposure and win 10,000 in cash and prizesBiafarin proudly presents Biafarin Awards 2026; the 6th annual juried international art awards with cash grants and prizes, open to visual artists working in any medium worldwide.Now, in its fifth year, and with more than $10,000 in cash grants and valuable prizes, Biafarin awards provides an exceptional opportunity to artists, emerging or experienced, to get noticed by art experts, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.The award intends to reward artists' efforts to elevate awareness and justice and keep hope, peace, and happiness alive via their art in this challenging time.Submission is free and a fixed fee applies to selected artists only.Visit last year's exhibition at: https://www.biafarin.com/ba2025

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General InformationSubmit to Biafarin Awards to gain global exposure and win 10,000 in cash and prizesBiafarin proudly presents Biafarin Awards 2026; the 6th annual juried international art awards with cash grants and prizes, open to visual artists working in any medium worldwide.Now, in its fifth year, and with more than $10,000 in cash grants and valuable prizes, Biafarin awards provides an exceptional opportunity to artists, emerging or experienced, to get noticed by art experts, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.The award intends to reward artists' efforts to elevate awareness and justice and keep hope, peace, and happiness alive via their art in this challenging time.Submission is free and a fixed fee applies to selected artists only.Visit last year's exhibition at: https://www.biafarin.com/ba2025 AWARDS■ Cash Grants: (CAD 3000)Gold Grant: CAD 1500 (3 artists, each CAD 500) Silver Grant: CAD 900 (3 artists, each CAD 300) Bronze Grant: CAD 600 (3 artists, each CAD 200) ■ Excellence Award: 10 Artists will be selected for the cash prizes and will collectively win CAD 1,000.■ International Group ExhibitionSelected artworks will be showcased in an international smart online group exhibition. All selected artworks will be exhibited online for 2 months from December 12, 2026, to February 12, 2027.■ Artwork Promotion and SalesAll exhibited works will be available for viewing through the online showcase, with the option to sell. Artists are welcome to participate, whether or not their works are listed for sale or sold.■ Artsy.net Largest Collectors Community WorldwideSelected works, if available for sale, will be showcased and featured on ARTSY, one of the leading platforms for art collectors worldwide, broadening exposure and enhancing sales opportunities for artists.■ Solo ExhibitionsUp to 10 Artists will be selected for an international smart online solo exhibition.Each artists can showcase up to 15 artworks on their solo exhibition for two months.■ Global Promotion: A promotion program will be executed to enhance the selected artists' exposure and increase the artwork's sales during the exhibition period.This program includes:- Press release sent out- Catalogue circulation- Social media presentation■ Honorable Mention AwardUp to 10 artists will be selected to receive an Honorable Mention personalized digital award certificate as a testament to their artistic achievement.This recognition is awarded to those whose exceptional creativity, technique, and artistic vision stood out among the submissions, showcasing remarkable talent and contributing to the overall excellence of the art call.Artists selected for this award will be featured on social media channels.■ Magazine PublicationUp to 10 artists will be selected to publish in Observica contemporary art magazine.Each artist will be published in 2 colorful A4-sized pages of the magazine.The artist's photo and biography will be published on one full page.On the second page, the selected artwork image will be showcased along with the artwork data, artist photo, and a life-long active link with QR code.■ Exhibition CatalogueAll selected artworks and artists will be published in a stylish colorful catalogue available online. The catalogue will remain available online in Biafarin platform and will be promoted internationally and circulated and available to thousands of viewers via popular publication gateways.■ Additional magazines and books publication Up to 10 artists will have a chance to be chosen for publishing in a well-known art media magazines or books in Biafarin network.■ Artist Achievement CertificateA digital certificate will be issued and sent to all selected artists.■ Curated ReviewsSelected artists will have the opportunity to receive professionally curated reviews, designed to enhance their artistic profile and broaden their impact.■ Focused InterviewsA group of selected artists will be invited to participate in personalized interviews that strengthen their exhibition presence and deepen their connection with the global audience.■ Audience FeedbackA select number of participating artists will be chosen to receive this award, which features curated and insightful feedback about their artworks, gathered through audience surveys and direct engagement with a trusted network of art enthusiasts. These reflections reveal how the artwork resonates with viewers, offering meaningful perspectives that enhance visibility, connection, and artistic growth.■ News CirculationsThe exhibition opening announcement will be featured in art media, showcasing the names of the selected artists alongside a stylish photo grid, introducing the Biafarin 4th Annual International Smart Group Exhibition.■ Life-long LinksExhibition links and artist pages within the exhibition will remain active f