Photography Contest

Idea in Art

Idea in Art

Deadline |

05/24/24

Theme |

Open theme

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

$35

Prizes |

Cash Prize

Host |

CollexArt
This art call has no specific theme, allowing artists the freedom to explore subject matter and ideas that are meaningful to them. We encourage artists to submit works that convey the concepts behind their creations, along with an artist statement that supports their work. Please submit between 3 and 20 pieces of artwork in any medium except video, film, animated GIFs, and AI-generated images. Artists have the option to identify any or all of their pieces for the $1,000 Purchase Award awarded at the conclusion of this call. Additionally, all entries will be considered for the Grand Prize Award of $5,000*, which will recognize the most outstanding artwork of our 12-month competition cycle to be awarded in March 2025.

AWARDS and Participation Benefits
Purchase Award of $1,000*
‍One artist will be awarded the Purchase Award at the conclusion of this call. Please read more about the Purchase Award below as it is an acquisition prize.

The CollexArt Grand Prize of $5,000 – will identify a single artwork as the best of the year. The Grand Prize will be awarded in March of 2025. The prize will go towards the acquisition of the artwork, including if applicable, production, framing, shipping and customs costs.

$1,770 in Artist Websites Powered by FolioLink 5 artists will be awarded one-year of FolioLink artist website service which includes the option to renew at a discounted subscription rate after the first year.

CollexArt Store and a Dedicated Artist Page Submitting artists may be invited to be featured in our Artist Profile Pages, have their work included in the CollexArt Store and in the curated Online Exhibit Space.

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