Portrait Art Competition / Calls & Submissions
Submit portrait artworks (one person, group, or self-portrait) in painting, photography, or sculpture for an online competition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- $20
- Award
- Digital award certificate for all selected artists; Best of Show and three category winners featured on exhibition poster and in accompanying articles.
About
Overview
An online portrait art competition welcoming artists from around the world to submit works in painting, photography, or sculpture. All artistic styles are welcome.
Theme
Portraits may feature one person, a group of people, or be self-portraits.
Categories & Awards
The jury will select award winners in painting, photography, and sculpture. All selected artists receive a digital award certificate. Best of Show and three category winners will be featured on the exhibition poster and in accompanying articles.
Judging Criteria
Artwork will be judged on creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. Artworks with pornographic or satanic content will not be considered.
Entry Fees
- $20 for up to two artworks
- $35 for up to four artworks
Exhibition Timing
Competition takes place during August 2026.
- Award
- Digital award certificate for all selected artists; Best of Show and three category winners featured on exhibition poster and in accompanying articles.
- Entry fee
- $20 for up to two artworks; $35 for up to four artworks.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 4
- Theme
- Portrait works featuring one person, a group of people, or self-portraits in any artistic style.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists from around the world.
- Audience
- Open to artists from around the world.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.