Art Prize Challenge

Join our global art competition.

Artists from around the world: this is your chance to show your talent on an international stage and gain exposure to collectors, galleries and fellow creatives.

AbstractCurrent challenge

$11 CADEntry fee per submission

UnlimitedMultiple entries accepted

All mediumsPainting and drawing

Competition awards

What you could win.

Grand prize

$300 CAD

  • Two-page spread in the magazine’s challenge results
  • Four weeks of social media posts
  • Award certificate

Second prize

  • One-page spread in the magazine
  • Two weeks of social media posts

Third prize

  • One week of social media posts

Finalists

  • One-year digital subscription
  • Official award certificate

Every award winner is featured on the EaselEye website.

How to enter

Complete the official entry form.

Every submission needs your name, a valid email address, a high-quality digital image of the work and a short artist bio.

Entries are reviewed and selected by the EaselEye editorial jury on originality, technique, composition and artistic impact. Winners are notified and featured in an upcoming issue. Good luck: we can’t wait to see your work.

Rules and conditions

The fine print.

Eligibility

Open to all artists worldwide working in painting or drawing media. Work must be original and created within the last two years; previously awarded artworks are still eligible. No copies, AI-generated art or paintings based on published materials. Artists may need to provide original source material on request.

Submission guidelines

Multiple entries are allowed. Upload high-quality digital images through the official website, each labelled with the artist’s name, title, medium and dimensions. Poor-quality images may be disqualified.

Entry fee

A non-refundable entry fee applies to each submission. Pay by Visa, Mastercard, cheque or money order.

Judging

Entries are reviewed and selected by the EaselEye editorial team on originality, technique, composition and artistic impact. The judges’ decisions are final.

Publication and copyright

Winning artworks may be published in the magazine, on the website and on social media, always with credit to the artist. All submitted work must be original and owned by the submitting artist or author.

Terms and conditions

Submitting an entry means accepting all competition rules. Submissions are subject to review and approval, and EaselEye may accept or decline any submission. Winners are notified and announced in an upcoming issue.