If you are an emerging artist that works in a representational style, in any 2 or 3 dimensional traditional medium, digital medium or photographic medium, you are eligible to enter the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Founders’ Emerging Artist Award.
To be classified as an ‘Emerging Artist’ for the purpose of this Award, you must be in the early stages of pursuing a career as a professional artist [within the first 5 years], and have not won any Awards or Prizes previously. You must not be currently represented by a commercial gallery, nor had any solo exhibitions at a commercial gallery. If you don’t fit within this criteria, please enter one of the other Award categories.
Prizes
As well as global exposure and recognition of their practice to the global arts community, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize Winners of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Founders’ Emerging Artist Award will receive:
1st Prize Winner
US$1,000 cash, generously donated by the Founders of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Danijela Krha Purssey and Richard Purssey . Beautiful Bizarre Magazine is a leading publication for contemporary art enthusiasts, featuring in-depth interviews and profiles of leading and emerging visual and wearable artists from around the world. Each issue offers informative, inspiring, and thought-provoking content, perfect for artists, artisan fashion designers, collectors, curators, galleries, and anyone looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the contemporary art world.
A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery, in New York, USA, alongside 80+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
One free “Audit ONLY” spot onto any SmArt School class, running at the time that the winner is announced. This opportunity allows a student to log in and watch the relevant classes for the semester (September – December 2023). Note: this “Audit ONLY” spot allows the student to view all classes without participating with questions or feedback.
Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
12 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social platforms).
Winning artwork printed in the December 2023 issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, as part of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize editorial.
Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared on social media.
Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
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2nd Prize Winner
6 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social platforms).
Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
3rd Prize Winner
4 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social platforms).
Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
A coupon to enjoy Linktree PRO for free for 12 months.
A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
US$50,000 in cash & prizes to be won
2023 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
Please note: AI art of any kind will not be accepted. Whether entirely made by AI, or partly made by AI – this work is not eligible to enter. Entries submitted which are not eligible will not be refunded.
For more information about what and how to enter please visit read the Entry Criteria. Have more questions? We have you covered, check out the Frequently Asked Questions. Of course, we are also here to help with any inquiries. To speak to one of our team please email us at artprize@beautifulbizarre.net