Open Theme Art Collide İnternational Art Contest 2025
Open to all artists, world-wide.
All mediums and styles are acceptable.
(2-d and 3-d media, currently not accepting video submissions, work must be documented and submitted in jpg/jpeg form).
This is an “OPEN THEMED” competition. All works are eligible for submission.
The Deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025.
EARLY ENTRY: April 7, 2025
Early entry is recommended; all applications received before April 7, 2025 will be automatically shortlisted as finalists, be exhibited in the online exhibition, and move on to the final round of jurying to be considered for awards. (Early entry submissions that do not pertain to the theme or do not adequately follow the submission guidelines may be excluded from exhibition). Select finalists may receive the opportunity for an interview and solo feature on Art-Collide.com.
Awards
For those who win awards, the award money will be entirely at your discretion to utilize as you wish. The prizes to be awarded will be determined based on the number of art pieces submitted and the overall quality of the artwork submitted. Finalists and all award winners will have their work exhibited in the online gallery on art-collide.com.
First Prize Award | $300-$1,000
Runner-Up Prize Award | $100-$300
Merit Prize Award | $25-$100
Honorable Mention Award
Finalist Award
Timeline
NOW | Art Competition Open for Entries
April 7, 2025 | Early Entry Deadline
April 25, 2025 | FINAL DEADLINE for entries
April 28, 2025 | Finalist Notification Starts
May 5, 2025 | Finalist Fees Due
May 16, 2025 | Cash Prize Notification Starts
May 16, 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts
May 17, 2025 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts**
*** All cash prizes are given out via PayPal. In order to be eligible for a monetary award, you must have a PayPal account.
FREE ENTRY
Free to submit. Only those accepted as finalists must pay the $35 finalist fee. Finalists will have their work exhibited in the online gallery on Art-Collide.com and will move on to the final round of jurying in consideration for cash prizes and other awards.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email us the following information at: contact.artcollide@gmail.com
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Your first and last name
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Images of your work (up to 10 images)
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Info for each work: Your name, title of piece, medium, dimensions, date created, price (if for sale)
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artist statement and bio (optional)
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Please, whitelist the email address contact.artcollide.com to ensure you receive updates regarding your entry.
(Jpg/jpeg only. No PDFs, zip files, or google drives are acceptable.)
THEME:
OPEN THEME:
This competition is open themed. Artwork in all styles and mediums from artists across the world are all eligible to participate in this competition and online exhibition.
Freedom of Expression: In the spirit of open-themed contests, participants are encouraged to liberate their artistic voices and transcend the limitations of specific subject matter or style. Artists have the liberty to draw inspiration from personal experiences, cultural influences, social issues, or abstract concepts, fostering an environment where creativity knows no bounds.
Embracing Diversity: The “Open Themed” contest celebrates the rich tapestry of human experiences, acknowledging that diversity is the catalyst for artistic innovation. Artists are encouraged to explore the multitude of perspectives that make up the human story, fostering a platform where a multitude of voices can be heard and appreciated.
Interconnectedness: Despite the absence of a specific theme, the open-themed contest highlights the interconnectedness of art and the human experience. Artists may find common threads that unite seemingly disparate works, revealing shared emotions, concerns, and aspirations that transcend individual differences.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION, GO TO THE COMPETITION WEBSITE – PLEASE CLICK –