[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (IFA) announces a call for artists for the Nocturnal juried regional art exhibition.
This juried art exhibition seeks artwork that demonstrates a thoughtful engagement with the concept of things nocturnal. Artists are encouraged to interpret Nocturnal expansively. Submissions may engage with night literally or symbolically—through landscapes, interiors, figures, dreams, rituals, city life, natural cycles, or inner psychological states.
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Enter by: 12 April 2026
The exhibition will be juried by Leigh Tarentino, Associate Professor of Visual Art at Brown University, whose perspective as both an artist and educator brings thoughtful consideration to the selection process.
Nocturnal: Artist Benefits
Artists selected for Nocturnal will have their work included in a juried exhibition presented by the Imago Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary artists and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Selected artists will exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, creating a dynamic exchange between invited and regional voices.
Participation offers artists increased visibility and the opportunity to share their work with an engaged audience of artists, collectors, and arts supporters who regularly attend Imago exhibitions and events. The opening reception provides a chance to meet fellow artists, connect with the public, and expand professional networks.
Tema de la exposición: Esta exposición con Jurado en busca de obras que demuestren concepto de lo nocturno con ampliadad sobre el tema de lo que simboliza la noche—en forma literal o simbólica, sea mediante paisajes, interiors, figuras, sueños, rituals o sea la vida urbana, los ciclos naturales o estados psicológicos.
Oportunidad única para artistas seleccionados: Artistas seleccionados exhibirán sus obras junto a las obras creada por los artistas pertenecientes a la Fundación IFA. Esta exhibición ofrece la oportunidad de interactuar con un grupo de artistas y una comunidad vibrante.
About Imago Foundation for the Arts
Imago Foundation for the Arts is an artist-run nonprofit gallery dedicated to presenting contemporary art and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Founded by artists, Imago provides a dynamic space where practicing artists shape exhibitions, programming, and creative dialogue.
Located in Warren, Rhode Island, Imago presents a rotating schedule of exhibitions alongside concerts, film screenings, artist talks, and cultural events that bring together artists and the public. This collaborative model creates a vibrant environment where new ideas, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary exchange are encouraged.
By inviting regional artists to exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, Imago builds connections across the creative community and offers audiences an opportunity to encounter diverse artistic perspectives.
For more information, contact imagogallery@gmail.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces a call for artists to participate in the their 11th annual international 2026 All Cityscape online art competition. Artists should submit their best representational and non-representational art. CAGO encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Entry Fee: $15 for up to 1 to 6 images, $25 for up to 10 images, and $35 for up to 16 images. Funds in US Dollars.
This competition will be judged within three categories paintings/drawings, photography/digital art, and mixed media/3D artwork. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed.
All Cityscape: Artist Benefits
Winners will be announced on April 25th, 2026. Awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected. In addition to the winning images, there are Honorable Recognition awards. Award-winning artists will be included in a group show both online and in the Ramsey Art Gallery located in the Historic District of Hollins Market, located in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 4th, 2026, to January 5th, 2027.
Prizes include memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, video interview on An Artist Studio, inclusion in the Year End Anthology Publication, and extensive marketing.
About Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Contemporary Art Gallery Online is a collector’s number 1 source for all original contemporary art. CAGOnline supports artists through CAGO Media, which has two purposes. First, share art business ideas and, second, to introduce artists to the buying public. CAGO Media accomplishes both of these initiatives by programming radio and TV shows.
The Business of Art Show airs bi-monthly in 15 to 20 minute episodes. Hosted by Sharon Belle Hawkshawe, each episode discusses everything pertaining to the Business of Art. The What is Art Show is a monthly 30 minute episode with hosts Michael Harris (art collector) and Sharon Hawkshawe (acclaimed artist), who discuss current art movements and art shows. The hosts are occasionally joined by museum curators, gallery owners, art critics, and art insiders. The third show is An Artist Speaks. These lively 30 minute episodes are in depth interviews with Artists; discussing their art process, philosophy and a candid look at their work. Finally, every month a video is produced showcasing the monthly art participants. Other videos highlight gallery artist and art styles.
For more information, contact cago.artcompetition@gmail.com
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[Sponsored Listing] PleinAir Magazine announces a call for artists for their PleinAir Salon: March Art Competition.
The PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition is an online competition consisting of 11 monthly cycles of competitions and one annual competition. The Annual Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and is featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. PleinAir Magazine awards an additional $11,050 to the annual winners and award $2,250 in the monthly competitions. Each of the 22 monthly winners will be automatically entered into the Annual Competition. The annual awards are presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo each spring.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Each of the monthly winners receive cash prizes and promotion in PleinAir Magazine, both print and digital. PleinAir is the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. Winners are promoted in the digital edition of Fine Art Connoisseur, a magazine for art collectors. Artists receive editorial coverage in newsletters and websites.
The Grand Prize winner of the Annual competition receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. All annual winners receive coverage in our magazines, newsletters and websites.
“It is always so exciting to win something, and also such an honor. I really like participating in the Plein Air Salon Competition for many reasons, but one is that you are so great about sharing and promoting the award winners. It makes me want to keep painting the best I can and to enter every month.” – Sheryl Knight
“PleinAir Salon has such a wonderful reputation for attracting world class artists that I was so impressed when I found out I was amongst the top 100 finalists. Then when I discovered I had won the Animal and Bird section I was completely speechless. I know I have worked hard over the last few years to really improve my craft, but this has been an overwhelming honor.” – Angela Parr
“Entering this contest on a monthly basis is something I have come to regard as both essential and enjoyable. It seems like every so often one of my paintings catches lightening in a bottle, so that’s a thrill. Thank you and the staff for all the work to promote artists and the arts.” – Christopher Forrest
About PleinAir Magazine
The PleinAir Salon was created by PleinAir Magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, and is celebrating its 14th year. In the spirit of the French Salon created by the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this annual online competition, with 12 monthly cycles, leading to the Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition, is designed to stimulate artistic growth through competition.
For more information, contact pleinairsalon@streamlinepublishing.com
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[Verified Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Night Works, an online photography juried competition. Submit images made after dark, where night is not simply a setting, but an active collaborator. These photographs may be dramatic or understated, urban or rural, or populated or solitary. They may explore artificial light, long exposures, ambient glow, or near-total darkness. What matters is not subject, but how the night shapes the image.
We are drawn to photographs where darkness informs mood, structure, and meaning—where light is used deliberately, sparingly, or imperfectly. Night can suggest intimacy, isolation, vulnerability, calm, unease, or reflection. Decagon Gallery welcomes all interpretations.
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Enter by: 31 March 2026
Night Works: Awards and Features
Cash prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded.
- First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
- Second Place: $300 cash prize
- Third Place: $200 cash prize
- Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
All the above awards include a free exhibition catalog. All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge suitable for social media. Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase. The exhibition, and individual photographers, will be promoted on Decagon Gallery’s social media sites and newsletter.
Testimonials
I want to deeply thank you for your support of artists, especially for people like me who had no choice but to leave their home country… and who wished to continue their studies in a better, more supportive country. Your work is incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful. I feel so happy and fortunate to have connected with your gallery, and having my work selected several times means so much to me. I feel that fate has guided me to you. I don’t know how to fully thank you, but your work has created a real light in this world of darkness and challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people like me. ~Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldeh
I am honored to be a featured artist by Decagon Gallery. This opportunity affirms my commitment to capturing the beauty and spirit of the natural world, and it motivates me to continue exploring new perspectives through my lens. I deeply appreciate the gallery’s support of emerging artists and its dedication to fostering a vibrant creative community. Sharing my work with a wider audience in this way is incredibly meaningful, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with viewers and fellow artists alike. ~Matt Lancaster
I thank all the Decagon Gallery team for their work and I salute my fellow photographers, whose diverse and creative approaches to our common language have been very enriching and fulfilling. ~António Domingos
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an innovative online photography platform dedicated to making fine art exhibitions accessible to a global audience. What makes it especially interesting is its balance of professionalism and inclusivity: it hosts juried exhibitions with distinguished photographers while keeping entry fees affordable so emerging artists can participate. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated, presented with professional catalogs, videos, and press materials, and shared widely to maximize exposure. Beyond showcasing photography, Decagon Gallery fosters community, offering digital badges, artist features, and supportive communication. Its unique model blends artistic integrity with accessibility, creating opportunities for photographers worldwide to be seen and celebrated.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center announces a call for artists to submit original artwork for the Landmark: Iconic American Views Art exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates the places and scenes that define the American landscape. These places can be manufactured, natural, monumental, or ordinary. From sweeping national parks and historic architecture to roadside attractions, coastal horizons, small-town main streets, and urban skylines, this show explores how artists interpret the views that shape our shared visual identity.
Artists are encouraged to depict recognizable landmarks as well as personal perspectives on what makes a place iconic. Whether capturing the grandeur of natural vistas, the character of regional architecture, or the quiet familiarity of a beloved local scene, submitted works should highlight the power of place in the American experience.
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Enter by: 23 March 2026
Artists selected for Landmark: Iconic American Views will benefit from exhibiting at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, a respected Smithsonian Institution Affiliate with a strong regional and national reputation. The exhibition offers professional presentation in the Kay Daugherty Gallery, exposure to a broad and diverse audience, and the opportunity to connect with collectors during the Annmarie After Hours opening reception.
With a four-month run in a high-traffic cultural destination, artists gain meaningful visibility, sales potential, and valuable exhibition credentials that strengthen their professional portfolios.
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a shady walking path that meanders through the woods past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over thirty works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Artists in the collection include: Antonio Tobias Mendez, Barbara Hepworth, Cesar, Robert Engman, Jean Arp, Kenneth Snelson and Fransisco Zuniga.
Young guests can frolic in the Fairy Lolly Creative Play Space and explore the many trails, including the Tree-mendous Trail. The award-winning Arts Building includes rotating exhibition space, the Nature Nook, the artLAB Creative Reuse Studio, the Annmarie Gift Shop, and lovely wrap around patios. Annmarie presents a variety of popular annual festivals, rotating exhibitions, family activities, and creative public programs. The Studio School offers classes for all ages and abilities – from pottery to dance – taught by professional artists and arts educators. Come explore this special place where art and nature meet!
For more information, contact exhibits@annmariegarden.org
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[Sponsored Listing] The Art Barn School of Art announces a call for artists for their 32nd annual juried art exhibition.
For over three decades, this premier regional exhibition has championed exceptional quality in visual arts across Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, and Southwest Michigan. The Art Barn seeks original works in two-dimensional media and ceramics from established and emerging artists within the United States.
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Enter by: 23 April 2026
Juried Art Exhibition: Artist Benefits
With $5,000 in purchase and merit awards, this exhibition recognizes and rewards artistic excellence and provides a vital platform and support for working artists in the region.
- Best of Show – $500
- Merit Awards – in various values from $20 – $300
- Purchase Awards – in amounts of $300, $400, or $500
- George Roby Award for Ceramic Arts $250
- Jan Sullivan Emerging Artist Award – $200 (artists between the ages of 18-25 are eligible)
All Purchase and Merit Award funds go solely to the artist.
The Art Barn wishes to thank the many individuals and businesses who sponsor or contribute to these cash awards. Their generosity directly supports working artists, such as yourself. All proceeds generated from this exhibition, aside from awards, support Art Barn School of Art educational programs and exhibitions. Entry fees and sponsorships directly benefit Art Barn School of Art’s educational programs and exhibitions, ensuring the next generation of artists has access to quality arts education.
About the Art Barn School of Art
In 1969 Jan and her husband Bud purchased this 19th century farm east of Valparaiso in Jackson Township. Cattle filled the pastures and were herded into the lower barn. Jan began hosting workshops, classes, and plein air painting in the woods and fields of the farm—aptly nicknamed “Happy Jan’s Farm.”
The Art Barn School of Art—Jan Sullivan’s vision—continues to be a place of inspiration for the creative soul and support for the artist within. They are still making history. Visit and see for yourself. Explore, create, relax. Find out what art means to you.
For more information, contact info@artbarnschool.org
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[Sponsored Listing] Steamboat Creates announces a call for artists for the annual Art in the Park, one of the largest arts festivals in Northwest Colorado. It draws local and national artists who display a wide variety of hand-made art. This family-friendly festival is free to the public and offers something for everyone.
The festival takes place July 11–12, 2026, in West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs. Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Art in the Park draws thousands of attendees over two days and continues to be a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar.
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Early Bird Deadline: 11 April 2026
Final Deadline: 26 June 2026
The 53rd annual Art in the Park is Northwest Colorado’s largest arts festival and a signature summer tradition in Steamboat Springs. This beloved community event brings together art enthusiasts, families, and visitors for a vibrant weekend celebrating hand-made art and hands-on creativity in all its forms.
Art in the Park features up to 130 juried artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive creative stations for all ages. The festival takes place July 11–12, 2026, in West Lincoln Park in downtown Steamboat Springs. Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Art in the Park draws thousands of attendees over two days and continues to be a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar.
About Steamboat Creates
Steamboat Creates was founded by a group of passionate community members who understood the need to let creativity flourish in rural Colorado. This cultural nonprofit was founded in 1972 to give rise to creativity, performance, and celebrations of the arts. Since the inception, classes and events fill the historic Depot Art Center with creative energy reaching thousands of art lovers of all ages. Steamboat Creates brings arts to the Yampa Valley through annual events like Art in the Park, Cabaret, Holidays in the Rockies, Winter Carnival Snow Sculptures, and year-round exhibitions in the Depot Art Center.
For more information, contact events@steamboatcreates.org
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[Sponsored Listing] Decatur Arts Alliance announces a call for artists for the Home V.2: Homeland art exhibition, to be held May 29 – July 18, 2026.
The Decatur Arts Alliance and the Decatur Land Trust are partnering with the Decatur Library to present the second edition of powerful art show celebrating the multifaceted meaning of “Home.”
Professional and student artists of all mediums are invited to submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. $20 application fee waived for students.
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Enter by: 29 March 2029
The theme for 2026 is “Homeland.” A person’s or a people’s native land, Decatur Arts Alliance looks to explore “homeland” as a geographical point of origin and a state of being. Works should express cultural and ethnic elements. Elucidate the view of “home” from the immigrant to the expatriate, and the displaced to the indigenous. How do we find “home” when we are away from the land of our forebears? What do newly arrived people do to preserve their culture and heritage? How do we honor and acknowledge the indigenous inhabitants of the lands upon which we all now live?
The Home Exhibition is a juried multimedia showcase presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Decatur Land Trust and the Decatur branch of the Dekalb County Public Library. The exhibition will be shown in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library in Decatur, Georgia, home to the Georgia Center for the Book. The show will run May 29 – July 17, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, May 29 from 6:30-9pm.
HOME V.2: Homeland Gallery Awards
- Best of Show: $1,000
- First Place Award: $700
- Second Place Award: $500
- Student Award: $500
Occasionally, the City of Decatur and other local institutions select artwork to be purchased as part of their collections. All purchases and awards will be publicly announced on the exhibition website. Each institution has its own procurement procedures, so payment may take longer to process for institutional purchases. While the Decatur Arts Alliance works to ensure timely payment to artists, funds disbursements from outside institutions are not within the organization’s control and may result in delays.
About the Organizers
Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) connects residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement in the city of Decatur, Georgia. Founded in 1989, the nonprofit produces the annual Decatur Arts Festival, numerous city-wide public art programs, community art and music events, and in 2024, launched the “Creative Village” project at Legacy Park that offers affordable artist studios and community workshops for all ages and skill levels.
The DAA provides a collaborative environment to coordinate the interests of artists, gallery owners, theater groups, dance groups and performance venues within the city, helping to make Decatur home to a strong arts community. The Decatur Arts Alliance is supported by membership and sponsorship, along with proceeds from the Decatur Arts Festival and the Decatur Wine Festival.
The Decatur Land Trust (DLT) is a non-profit entity established in 2021 to address the city’s loss of affordable homes and low- to moderate-income residents in the City of Decatur. It works to preserve a permanently affordable community.
The Decatur Branch of the DeKalb County Public Library and the Georgia Center for the Book are located at Sycamore Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
For more information, contact artsubmissions@decaturartsalliance.org
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[Sponsored Listing] Discover Wauwatosa announces the 5th annual call for artists for ART 64, the nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament. Presented by North Shore Bank.
For the last four years, ART 64® has taken over The Village of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, streets and has become a must attend event for artists and spectators alike. In a head-to-head, bracket-style painting tournament, 64 artists paint live over the course of two days. Each round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work of art – 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round).
During each round of competition, spectators both in-person and virtually are encouraged to watch artists showcase their talents and vote for their favorites to advance to the next round. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!)
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Enter by: 1 March 2026
Any artist, age 18+, across the country can apply. This is your chance to showcase your talent to a lively crowd and engage with a supportive community of art lovers. Plus, it’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your network, be inspired by other artists, and potentially win big! All participants receive money for participating, increasing based on the round they reach in the competition.
The 2024 ART 64 event saw over 11,000 visitors in The Village of Wauwatosa, thousands of votes cast for artists, and over 100 tournament paintings sold. The event included family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, and shopping from unique, local small businesses.
“Winning the grand prize has made me more confident, and it has encouraged me to create more artworks,” said Jianqiao Luan, the 2025 ART 64 winner. “The prize money helped me with my art career in so many different ways. ART 64 has changed how I think and my process when I paint. It was a great opportunity to try new things and challenge myself.”
About Discover Wauwatosa
The City of Wauwatosa is an urban enclave with a charming small-town feel located 15 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee. Home to hundreds of locally-owned shops and restaurants, picturesque outdoor activities, a downtown district known as The Village, a burgeoning arts scene that features Mama Rosa the troll, and affordable accommodations, Wauwatosa provides the amenities of a major city while maintaining a close-knit and welcoming community atmosphere.
For more information, contact art64tosa@newaukee.com
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[Sponsored Listing] Tartget Lab announces a call for artists from around the world to participate in the Tartget Prize 2026, an international painting competition. The competition was created to deliver real visibility, professional evaluation, and global projection for artists worldwide. After a breakthrough first edition with 1,870 entries from 85 countries, the prize returns with expanded opportunities and a stronger network of collectors, galleries, and institutions.
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Enter by: 15 February 2026
Artists can submit works in figurative, contemporary, abstract, conceptual, watercolor, and drawing categories. Finalists gain international exposure and a chance to exhibit in Madrid. A unique pre-deadline offers 75 direct finalist spots for entries submitted by February 15, 2026.
Tartget Prize: Artist Benefits
Few contests offer a major Madrid exhibition at the historic Ateneo, steps from the Prado in the UNESCO “Landscape of Light,” alongside a truly international jury of renowned painters, curators, and art experts. The competition welcomes diverse styles and techniques while judging categories with specialized expertise, ensuring fairness and relevance. Winners receive promotion through Tartget and sponsors’ social channels, including leading fine art brands, reaching global audiences. Add the 75 guaranteed finalist places awarded before the pre-deadline, and Tartget becomes a strategic launchpad for careers.
- Over $100,000 in awards. Cash awards include Gold Tartget (Best in Show) $14,000, Silver $7,000, Bronze $4,700, and Fusion Tartget $4,700 for abstraction, conceptual art, and collage.
- New in 2026: technical awards for Drawing ($4,700) and Watercolor ($4,700).
- Additional opportunities include acquisition awards, major fine art materials prizes, professional promotion awards, and four fully curated 12-day artist residencies in Spain’s Tablas de Daimiel National Park, plus training at Atelier Madrid and a final exhibition in Madrid.
Testimonials
“Exhibiting and being awarded at the Ateneo de Madrid truly changed my life. After the prize, I received invitations to exhibit, sell, and collaborate internationally. More than the award itself, it was the visibility and recognition that transformed my professional path. Tartget is not just a contest, it is a real opportunity for artists who are serious about their work.”
“Tartget Painting Prize was a turning point in my career. From the selection process to the final exhibition, everything was handled with care and respect for the artists. Exhibiting in Madrid, in such an iconic venue, gave my work an international context and credibility that still opens doors for me today.”
“I have entered many international art competitions, but Tartget was different from the very beginning. The communication was professional, the jury truly understood painting, and the exposure was real, not symbolic. Being selected placed my work in front of collectors and curators I would never have reached on my own. It felt like a serious platform, not just another contest.”
About Tartget Lab
Tartget Lab stands out for combining top-tier prizes with exceptional visibility and rigorous selection.
For more information, contact ceo@tartgetpaintingprize.com.