1/19/2018

How To Enter Art Contests

By Kenneth Bennett


This guide is aimed at helping artists and creative professionals who are interested in entering competitions to gain more exposure for their work and perhaps even a monetary prize. To follow are some top tips for entering art contests no matter what your medium. Whether you produce painting, sculpture, mixed media or digital art there are art contests available to suit your work.

The foremost thought when entering contests should always be protecting your safety and choosing high quality opportunities. Sadly some competitors disregard these important rules but the are essential to a satisfactory outcome. That means you have to vet all contest providers and sponsors as well as your sources of information to be sure they are reputable, accurate and safe.

In this regard, it is essential to be a smart consumer when researching contests. Remember to fully vet contest sponsors and providers as well as fees, rules and guidelines. It is a sad fact that there are some which charge excessive application fees taking advantage of those who enter. That is why it is so important to be very vigilante as a researcher when looking for opportunities to have your art seen.

To assist with this process it is great knowing that you can find multiple resources available both in print and on the internet. For instance many libraries and book shops have guides for artists which are aimed at providing concrete advice about managing careers, entering competitions and much more. Some of these guide books are also available in online formats.

To follow are just some of the possible places to learn more about art competitions for your chosen medium and genre of work. This is a partial list and part of the value of research is that it will likely lead you to new opportunities that you had not considered. Read on to get a glimpse of some of the possibilities available to you for art competitions.

For example you can find a wide range of artist newsletters that aim at providing career advice and resources. These may be released monthly and often provide a great range of listings for opportunities and competitions. These are a popular vehicle for learning about upcoming projects involving artists.

Getting to understand the wide range of information to be found online can also lead you to listings. For example there are a number of blogs online that focus in particular on the topic of making art. They often include listings for relevant competitions held throughout the country and abroad.

Finally remember this critical point regarding competitions. Putting your best foot forward so to speak is very important. That is why you must read rules and guidelines thoroughly and follow them to avoid disqualification. As well be sure to provide the best documentary evidence possible of your work. Professional quality high resolution images are often required. Furthermore, choosing the work that best shows of your skills is advisable to make a good impressions with juries and judges no matter what medium you work in. For further handy tips on this topic you can find a wide range of suggestions in magazines aimed at artists. They often provide articles and guides pertaining to competitions for art.




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