Rules


CONTRASTS Art Contest

Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Mixed media
Digital
Textile
Performance
Other

The maximum size for the artworks is 2ร—2 meters.
Is possible upload up to 3 images for each artwork added.

Application fee is:
25โ‚ฌ

Is possible to add up to 10 artworks for each artist, also if with different media.
Each additional artwork uploaded have and additional fee of 15โ‚ฌ.

Payments can be made by Credit/Debit card or PayPal.
Details for payment are included in the registration form. 
Participation fees must be paid before the final selections.
Participation fees are non-refundable, even in the case of non-selection.
To participate, simply fill out the registration form, which is available on the home page.

The deadline for the applications is:
Extended deadline – 25 July 2025 – Last Call

After the deadline the application from will be disabled.

Notification of the 12 selected artists:
30 July 2025

The selected artworks will be published on the contest homepage.

The selected 12 artists need to send the selected artworks for exhibit them at the final exhibition in Venice. The cost of the shipment is on charge of the artists themselves.

The delivery of the works in person is not permitted.
The shipment must be made by courier.
The address for the shipment of the works and the deadline for the deliveries will be communicate personally to the selected artists the day of the selection results.
All the artworks not withdrawn by the artists within 6 months of the end of the final exhibition can no longer be withdrawn or claimed.

By registering artists agree to be bound by this agreement and accept all its parts. Artists authorize the contest management to process artist’s personal data in accordance with the law. Personal data and uploaded images will be used in accordance with the purpose of the contest. Artists are solely responsible for the images’ content and description.

The contest management reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of the contest if required for better development.