$1,000 Women In Art

2nd Artist Support Award

1st International Juried Art Competition

Deadline: October 16

Application is FREE

Only those selected as finalists will be required to pay the $35 entry fee. Finalists will have their work exhibited in our online gallery and move on to the final round of jurying in consideration for cash prizes and other awards.

Eligibility

The Women In Art Support Award Competition embraces an inclusive “Open” theme signifying its unrestricted acceptance of submissions across all categories. All art forms will be given equal consideration, with a focus on the most innovative, skillful, and distinctive pieces. It is important to note that participants must be 18 years or older to qualify for this open art competition.

All mediums and styles are acceptable.

You must be a woman to participate in this Award Competition.

The Deadline for submissions is October 16, 2023

Awards

After winning the competition, the award money will be entirely at your discretion to utilize as you wish. We respect your autonomy in deciding how to allocate the funds. The prizes to be awarded will be determined based on the number of art pieces submitted and the overall quality of the artwork submitted.

First Prize Award | $300-$1,000

Runner-Up Prize Award | $100-$400

Merit Prize Award | $25-$100

Honorable Mention Award

Finalist Award

Fees

This competition is FREE to enter. Only artists accepted as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will move on to the final round of jurying in consideration for monetary and other awards and will have their work exhibited on the Women In Art Online Gallery.

0% Commission on works sold!

If your work sells, you keep 100% of the purchase price.

Timeline

NOW | Art Competition Open for Entries

16 OCTOBER 2023 | Deadline for Entries

18 OCTOBER 2023 | Finalist Notification Starts

27 OCTOBER | Finalist Fees Due (Those whose fees are not paid on time will be excluded from consideration as a finalist.)

3 NOVEMBER 2023 | Cash Prize Notification Starts

6 NOVERMBER 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts

6 NOVEMBER 2023 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***

*** All cash prizes are given out via PayPal. In order to participate, you must have a PayPal account.

EARLY APPLICATION: All applications received prior to September 29, 2023 will be automatically shortlisted as finalists, will be included in the online exhibition, and move on to the final round of jurying for awards consideration.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application is simple.

EMAIL:

3-10 images of your work along with your full name, artist statement/bio, and information for each piece including:

Name, Title, Medium, Date created, and Price

(Works do not have to be for sale, and we do not take commission on works sold. You retain the full purchase price if your work sells)

Please send all images as JPG/JPEG attachments and your info in the body of the email or in a word document.

Please, DO NOT send PDF or ZIP FILES.

EMAIL: contact.womeninart@gmail.com


Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our Arts Competition! Before you participate, please carefully read and understand the following terms and conditions governing your entry into the competition. By submitting your entry, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these terms and conditions:

  1. Eligibility:

    • The Arts Competition is open to women, worldwide, above the age of 18.

    • Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of the organizing committee or sponsors are not eligible to participate.

  2. Entry Guidelines:

    • Each participant can submit only one entry, including 3-5 images of their work.

    • The submitted artwork must be original and created solely by the participant.

    • Entries must not contain any explicit or offensive content.

  3. Entry Submission:

    • Participants must submit their entries through the email provided by the organizers. ( contact.womeninart@gmail.com )

    • The submission deadline will be clearly listed, and late entries will not be accepted.

    • Entrants whose work is accepted as a finalist agree to pay the participation fee of $35.

    • If accepted, you agree to allow the cropping of images that are uncropped or poorly framed. Images will not be cropped smaller than the original composition of the work, this is only for the purpose of eliminating distracting backgrounds in work that has been submitted without appropriate cropping. This will be done at the discretion of the Women In Art Organizers.

  4. Ownership and Usage Rights:

    • Participants retain the copyright and all other intellectual property rights to their artwork.

    • By entering the competition, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, and display the submitted artwork for promotional and marketing purposes related to the competition, online exhibition, and future competitions/exhibitions only.

  5. Judging Criteria:

    • Artworks will be judged based on originality, creativity, artistic skill, and adherence to the theme (if applicable).

    • The decisions of the judging panel are final and binding in all matters related to the competition.

    • The organizers retain the right to reject any entry for any reason.

  6. Prizes:

    • The prizes for the Arts Competition will be clearly stated on the competition website or promotional materials.

    • Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash or other forms of compensation.

  7. Notification of Winners:

    • Winners will be notified through the contact information provided during the submission process.

    • If a winner does not respond within a period of a week, the organizers reserve the right to disqualify the winner and select an alternate winner.

  8. Publicity and Promotion:

    • Participants agree to cooperate with the organizers and consent to the use of their names, and artworks for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

  9. Disqualification:

    • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who violates these terms and conditions or attempts to manipulate the competition process.

  10. Liability:

    • Participants assume full responsibility for their entries and any consequences resulting from their participation in the competition.

    • The organizers will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants while participating in the competition.

  11. Modification or Cancellation:

    • The organizers reserve the right to modify, extend, or cancel the competition if unforeseen circumstances arise or for any reason deemed relevant by the organizers.

  12. Governing Law:

    • These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States (North Carolina).

  13. Contact:

    • For any inquiries or clarifications regarding the Arts Competition or these terms and conditions, please contact us via email at contact.womeninart@gmail.com or via our contact page on our website.

By participating in this event/competition/opportunity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions. Your compliance with these rules ensures a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants. Good luck with your entry!