Tartget Painting Prize 2026 (International Competition) – Call For Artists
[Sponsored Listing] Tartget Lab announces a call for artists from around the world to participate in the Tartget Prize 2026, an international painting competition offering over €90,000 in awards, including cash prizes, artist residencies, and professional development opportunities.
Open to artists worldwide, it accepts figurative, abstract, and contemporary works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, and mixed media.
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Enter by: 31 May 2026
Tartget Prize is an independent cultural initiative dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary painting on an international level. Created by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in art, communication, and cultural production, the project combines artistic excellence with a strong focus on visibility, accessibility, and professional development for artists.
Following its first edition, the Tartget Painting Prize received highly positive feedback from participating artists, highlighting the professionalism of the organization, the quality of the jury, and the visibility generated by the project. Artists particularly valued the international reach of the competition, the transparency of the selection process, and the opportunity to exhibit in a prestigious venue in Madrid.
Several finalists emphasized the impact of being part of the exhibition, noting increased exposure, new contacts with collectors and galleries, and further opportunities after the event. The overall experience was described as both motivating and career-enhancing, positioning Tartget as a serious and well-structured platform for contemporary painters.
Tartget Painting Prize: Artist Benefits
Selected artists will benefit from strong international visibility and real professional opportunities. Approximately 100 finalists will exhibit their work at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, a prestigious venue located near the Prado Museum (near the Prado Museum, Spain), attracting collectors, galleries, and art professionals.
The prize offers over €90,000 in awards, including €12,000 for the Gold Tartget, €6,000 for Silver, and €4,000 for Bronze and Fusion, as well as technical awards for Drawing and Watercolor. In addition, artists may receive acquisition awards, international promotion, and media exposure. The program includes four 12-day artist residencies in Spain and a professional training experience at Atelier Madrid, designed to support artistic growth and career development.
About Tartget Lab
What makes Tartget unique is its commitment to building a dynamic platform that goes beyond a traditional competition. It connects artists with collectors, galleries, and institutions while offering real opportunities such as exhibitions, awards, residencies, and educational experiences. With participants from over 80 countries in its first edition, Tartget Prize has quickly established itself as a growing global reference in the contemporary art scene.
For more information, contact dircom@tartgetpaintingprize.com
