2024 Abstract/Semi-Abstract Competition

Our 2024 Abstract/Semi-Abstract Competition is underway with entries due by December 8, 2024, 11:55 p.m. local time.

The Regular Entry Fee is $25.00 for up to three artwork submissions.
Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Open to artists worldwide.

Abstracts Theme: Artists may submit artwork in any two-dimensional medium or mixed media: oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, ink, graphite, colored pencil, etc. Artwork can include non-objective, non-referential, impressionistic, and expressionistic art. In the case of semi-abstract work, the art may reference objects, figures, or landscapes, but the artwork should be rendered in a non-realistic style.

The top three winners will receive feature stories in our magazine showcasing several pieces of their artwork; individual social media posts about their work; a press release announcing their win will be sent to search engines and U.S. media; print and digital award certificates; inclusion in our magazine and online exhibitions; and a free digital copy of the magazine their work is featured in.

Special Merit winners will receive individual showcases on our social media sites in addition to the items below.

All award recipients for Special Merit, Artistic Recognition, Honorable Mention, and Finalists will be:

• Featured in our 2024 Summer issue, digital and print editions;
• Included in our online exhibition for a full year;
• Showcased in our social media posts on Instagram and Facebook;
• Sent print and digital award certificates;
• Given a 50% discount on a digital issue of Art and Color 365 magazine which includes their artwork.

Entry Fee and Rules

The entry fee is $25.00 for up to three pieces of art. (Unlimited entries allowed. Artists can win up two two awards per competition.) Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Open to artists worldwide.