Archive for the ‘Competitions’ Category

Heidi Goes AI – Call for Submissions

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Calling All Artists! 

The Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco and the Heidiseum are thrilled to announce that the Call for Submissions for the exhibition “Heidi Goes AI” is now open!

Heidi, the beloved character from Johanna Spyri’s classic novel, has enchanted audiences worldwide since 1880. In the age of AI and generative technologies, how would you imagine Heidi?

We invite YOU, artists, professionals, and aficionados from all backgrounds from the United States and Switzerland to showcase your interpretation of Heidi using AI!

Experiment with various AI techniques, prompts, and software to breathe new life into this Swiss cultural heritage!

If selected by our international jury, your artwork could win up to USD 3,000! Selected artworks will be featured in an iconic exhibition in San Francisco and discussed in panels exploring AI, art, and copyrights.

Submission Deadline: December 16, 2024

Submit your artwork and learn more about Heidi and the competition here.

Help us spread the word and unleash your creativity! Let’s bring Heidi into the future together!

Big Bear Plein Air Art Competition

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

MetaU Art International Art Competition 2024

Thursday, September 26th, 2024

To cultivate a pipeline of talented artists, MetaU Art launched its International Art Competition in September 2023. This competition aims to discover young and talented artists based around the world, providing them with opportunities for international exposure.

DiscoverRecognize and Support to the young artists are the mission of MetaU Art Competition.

Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to showcase theirs artworks in Los Angeles or other major art fairs in United States , participate the online exhibition on Artsy, and gain increased exposure on social media.

Apply Now

For more information:

2024 Competiton: https://www.metauart.com/copy-of-metau-art-competition-1

2023 Winners Review: https://www.metauart.com/2023winners

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Call for Applications – The Vilcek Foundation

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

The Vilcek Foundation is currently hosting an open call for applications for the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts and the 2025 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work.
In 2025, the Vilcek Foundation will award three prizes of $50,000 in each category to early and mid-career immigrant artists and curators whose work demonstrates a unique achievement and exceptional ability. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2024.

The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Visual Arts:

  • Candidates will be selected for work that demonstrates exceptional creativity, a unique perspective, and professional promise. Artists working in the following areas of practice are encouraged to apply: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramic, textile, digital art, film/video, installation, and performance.

The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work:

  • Curators and art historians who have curated individual or group exhibitions for public or private institutions including museums, galleries, nonprofit organizations, corporate collections, private collections, for art fairs, or in independent practice are encouraged to apply. Curators must have 5 years of professional experience and must be living and working in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • To be eligible, candidates must have been born outside of the United States to non-American parents, and must be living and working in the United States. Candidates must have been born after January 1, 1986. 

Spread the Word

We encourage you to contact the Vilcek Foundation at info@vilcek.org or creativepromise@vilcek.org with any questions about our work or our prizes.

KAFA 2024 Artist Award Opportunity – Deadline Extended!

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

APPLICATION TIMELINE

May 6, 2024, 11:59 PM PST: submission deadline 

June 2024: Announcement of award winner

APPLICATION LINK

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International Busan Design Award 2024

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

Busan International Design Awards (IBDA)
Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, Design Council Busan
Categories : Design
Application Method : Website
Application Period : From February 7th, 2024, 00:00 to May 7th, 2024, 23:59
Eligibility: Children, elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, youth of the same age group, college students, graduate students, general public, no restrictions
Type of Awards : Prize money
Prize Money (1st place): 15 million Korean won
Website : Busan Design Promotion Institute

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8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition – $5000 Cash Prize

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

Now Trending: 8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition

$5000 CASH PRIZE

June 8 – July 6, 2024

Entry extended to April 26th. Register HERE.

Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education

5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

pvartcenter.org | 310-541-2479

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Call for Artists: 8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition – $5000 Cash Prize

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024

Now Trending: 8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition

$5000 CASH PRIZE

June 8 – July 6, 2024

Free to apply through April 19th HERE.

Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education

5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

pvartcenter.org | 310-541-2479

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PSAid Contest Deadline Reminder

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

We are quickly approaching the deadline for the 2024 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) public service announcement (PSAid) contest. The due date for submissions is next Monday, March 18 at midnight PT.   

The PSAid contest challenges college students to produce PSAs that creatively articulate why “Cash is Best” when helping people affected by emergencies and disasters overseas. The PSAID website has contest rules and guidelines as well as past winning PSAs, and a video that can be watched for additional information. You can find a one-pager with additional details here.  

Korean Arts Foundation of America (KAFA 2024) Artist Award Opportunity

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

KAFA is now accepting applications for the 2024 KAFA Award. 

APPLICATION TIMELINE

March 5th – April 29th, 2024: application submission

April 29, 2024, 11:59 PM PDT: submission deadline 

June 2024: Announcement of the award winner

APPLICATION LINK

JURORS 

Virginia Moon

Associate Curator of Korean Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art 

Jamillah James

Senior Curator, MCA Chicago

Pablo José Ramírez

Curator, Hammer Museum

2022 AWARDEE

Mirae kh Rhee

KOREA ARTS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 

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