Photography Contest
13th Open
Deadline |
10/15/25Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$15Prizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
TeravarnaThis is TERAVARNA’s call to every artist looking for the perfect opportunity to showcase their work to the world. With our global reach, grand cash prizes, and vibrant competitive spirit, our upcoming 13th OPEN Juried International Art Competition is the ideal platform to begin. Open to artists of all skill levels, this digital competition welcomes anyone who has created a powerful piece of art and is ready to share it on an international stage.
CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATION
Every competition held by TERAVARNA is a doorway to global exposure for the participating artists. As long as you meet the following criteria for our open drawing competition, a journey of boundless opportunities, success, and fame awaits you.
Category All types of visual arts will be considered, including but not limited to Painting & Mixed Media, Photography & Digital, and Sculpture & 3D Installation.
Awards & Prizes Up to $3,500 in cash prizes will be given out to winning artists. **
The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:
The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:
First Prize Award | $300-$500
Runner-Up Prize Award | $150-$350
Merit Prize Award | $75-$250
Talent Prize Award | $25-$150
Honorable Mention Award
Finalist Award
CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATION
Every competition held by TERAVARNA is a doorway to global exposure for the participating artists. As long as you meet the following criteria for our open drawing competition, a journey of boundless opportunities, success, and fame awaits you.
Category All types of visual arts will be considered, including but not limited to Painting & Mixed Media, Photography & Digital, and Sculpture & 3D Installation.
Awards & Prizes Up to $3,500 in cash prizes will be given out to winning artists. **
The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:
The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist. Depending on the number and quality of artworks submitted, the following prizes will be considered:
First Prize Award | $300-$500
Runner-Up Prize Award | $150-$350
Merit Prize Award | $75-$250
Talent Prize Award | $25-$150
Honorable Mention Award
Finalist Award
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