About the Award
2023-1st Place Winner– Freddy Seynhaeve– “Last Sigaret”
Why Participate?
Recognition: Receive acknowledgement for your artistic talent and the unique perspective you bring to the creative landscape.
Solo Exhibition: Showcase your artwork to a global audience through our month-long virtual exhibition.
Media Exposure: Gain visibility through our promotion across various media streams, helping you connect with a wider audience.
Cash Prizes: Stand a chance to win a share of the $500 in art grants, recognizing your commitment to artistic excellence.
1st Place Winner
$500 USD cash award
Solo Exhibition
Social Media Blast
Newsletter Feature
Winner’s Certificate
Finalists
Featured Artist Page
Social Media Blast
Finalist Certificate
Eligibility and Rules
- Open to artists worldwide aged 18 years and above.
- Artworks across all mediums, styles, and genres are accepted.
- Submissions must be original creations of the artist.
- Previous exhibition of artworks is permissible.
- Inappropriate content will result in disqualification.
- Selected artists may need to provide additional promotional information.
- Submission implies consent for display and promotion of artworks.
Please review these combined eligibility and rules carefully before submitting your artworks to the competition.
Judging Criteria:
Submissions will be evaluated based on their: Craftsmanship, Originality, Technical Skill, Composition, and Presentation.
Notification:
Selected artists will receive notifications via email. Additionally, winners and participants will be published on our website and social media channels.
2023-2nd Place Winner– Lea Machaalani– “Today’s News”
Submission Guidelines:
Entry Fee: $35 for up to 8 artworks. (A nominal charge to offset administrative costs including: maintaining submission platforms, processing and evaluating submissions, and facilitating promotional efforts to showcase artists’ work.)
Open Theme: The KAA theme invites artists to present their finest creations without limitations.
Deadline: Your entries must be submitted by May 31, 2024 to be considered.
Image Requirements: Please ensure that each submitted image meets the following specifications:
- Format: JPEG, JPG, Gif, and PNG
- Resolution: at least 72dpi
- File Size: Up to 5 MB
- Naming Convention: Name- ArtworkTitle.jpg (Example: JohnSmith-KoiDreams.jpg)
- No trademarks or backgrounds
Important Dates
Early Bird Discount: March 31, 2024
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2024
Winners and Finalists Announced: June 10, 2024
Cash Prizes Disbursed Starting: June 15, 2024