Art Competition Tips for Artists & Organisers

For an artist, entering an art competition for the first time can be quite daunting. Organising an art competition can seem equally complex.

However resources are available to assist both artists and organizers in their approach.

For the artist – it is important to consider the entry process in a logical, step by step manner.

Karen Leland’s article: Five Tips for Getting into Juried Art Shows discusses aspects such as the importance of applying for the show that fits your work, considering the hire of a professional photographer to assist in entry presentation, ensuring the application is exactly followed, crafting the order and the importance of framing if entries are accepted.

For organizers – the article Tips for Running Artistic Competitions encourages viewing the organization of art competitons as a marketing opportunity. Matters to be considered for successful art competitions include initial logo development, a two stage competition structure and the provision of runner up prizes as incentives.

In future blogs, we will discuss some of the many other issues affecting artists and organizers of art competitions. These include the respective Codes of Practice and for artists, Tips for Grant Writing.

What are some of your key concerns as an artist or an organizer? We’d love to hear.

Until next time, Take care

Pic Credit: Simon Howden