2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize entries are open and we are excitedly going through all the wonderful entries that we have received so far!
Would you like our Editor-in-Chief, Danijela Krha Purssey who curates each issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and our exhibitions to see your work? If so, enter the best work from your existing portfolio today; she personally goes through each entry herself!
2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
Remember: there are now five award categories. If you work in any representational style and in any of these mediums you can enter: Traditional Art [pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, oils, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, collage, mixed media, etc.]; Sculpture [all materials], Digital Art, Photography [digital or analogue]. Additionally, there is also the Emerging Artist Award, click here to see if you are eligible. You can find more details on the FAQs and Entry Criteria pages of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize website.
$65,000 USD in Cash & Prizes to be Won!
We have incredible prizes this year, including cash, products, and services that you will love! The overall Musonium Grand Prize award winner will receive $10,000 USD cash, and each 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize award winners will also receive a mix of cash and other amazing prizes.
- RAYMAR Traditional Art Award – $6,500 USD cash & prizes
- Photography Award – receives $4,500 USD cash & prizes
- Digital Art Award – receives $4,500 USD cash & prizes
- Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award – receives $4,500 USD cash & prizes
- 33PA Emerging Artist Award – receives $5,500 USD cash & prizes
- Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award – receives $2,000 USD cash & prizes
To see the full prize list for each Award Category including 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize winners click here.
Scroll down to take a peek at what the 1st Prize Winner in each Award category will win, and some of the great entries we have received so far.
Musonium Grand Prize Winner of the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
The Overall Winner of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2024 will receive:
- $8,500 USD cash, generously donated by Palladium sponsor Musonium Gallery, Florida Gulf Coast’s premier art gallery with a clear focus on exhibiting and promoting compelling artworks from exceptional contemporary artists. Musonium exists as an institution within the art world’s traditional art sectors, where innovation and new rising talent constantly influence the ever evolving art scene.
- $1,500 USD cash, donated by our Platinum sponsors RAYMAR, 33PA, and Yasha Young Projects.
- The opportunity to work with Musonium Gallery to plan and produce a solo exhibition, which will be published in a special editorial in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
- A bespoke box of paints and varnishes generously designed and manufactured by Dartecor, created especially for the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2024.
- A 24-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX, generously donated by Celsys. Clip Studio Paint is the digital artist’s app for drawing and painting anything from character and concept art to fine art illustration, and even professional animation. All of the powerful features are available on all major platforms to explore at home or on the go.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
- 10 page in-depth interview editorial published in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine December 2024 issue.
- Winning artwork printed in the December 2024 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 across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- 12 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social media platforms).
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
Photography Award
The Photography Award 1st prize winner will receive:
- $3,000 USD cash generously donated by our Platinum sponsors.
- A special 10% discount code generously donated by MagMod, a specialist in lighting accessories for photographers.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
- 3 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social media platforms).
- Winning artwork printed in the December 2024 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 across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
To see what the 2nd and 3rd prize winner will receive click here!
RAYMAR Traditional Art Award
The RAYMAR Traditional Art Award 1st prize winner will receive:
- $3,000 USD cash, generously donated by RAYMAR, creators of the finest panels! Panels are their passion. They craft their panels with the world’s finest materials to serve as the foundation for your artwork.
- $750 USD cash, generously donated by Catherine K. Gyllerstrom, Collector, Art Consultant, Owner & Art Director of BearWolf Books, an independent publishing house that specializes in Illustrated Fantasy, Mythology, and Stories for Young Readers.
- $1,500 USD worth of art photography and/or Fine Art archival print reproduction from Static Medium.
- A full grant to experience the 7-day Quarantine Event “The Art Spirit” in April 2025 (exact dates and event name TBC) in Menorca, Spain, generously donated by Quarantine Events. The grant includes 8 nights stay in a nearby hotel (breakfast included), plus the 7-day event including: a daily intensive Art Lab experience, three 40-minute private mentorships (pending development of event model), easel and other large or non-transportable materials, most beverages, and daily lunch and dinner. Travel expenses to/from Menorca, personal painting supplies, and additional hotel expenses are not included in the grant.
- A bespoke box of paints and varnishes generously designed and manufactured by Dartecor, created especially for the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2024.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
- 3 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social media platforms).
- Winning artwork published in the December 2024 issue of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
- Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
To see what the 2nd and 3rd prize winners will receive click here!
Digital Art Award
The Digital Art Award 1st prize winner will receive:
- $3,000 USD cash generously donated by Platinum sponsors.
- USD$375 cash, plus a US$375 gift card to use at GelaSkins.com, and the opportunity to have a collection with the brand, all generously donated by GelaSkins. GelaSkins create artist-designed premium cases and skins, supporting independent artists since 2005.
- Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2), generously donated by XPPen. XPPen is a globally notable brand celebrating digital art innovation, providing digital drawing products, content and services to encourage artists to pursue their dreams and authentic self-expression.
- Rebelle 7 Pro, plus US$60 worth of additional Paper, Canvases and Other Art Surfaces, generously donated by Escape Motions. Rebelle is the award-winning, hyper-realistic painting software with paint pigments colour mixing, oil thickness, watercolour diffusion and NanoPixel technology, which convincingly mimics the way natural media interact with the canvas and itself.
- A 24-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX, generously donated by Celsys. Clip Studio Paint is the digital artist’s app for drawing and painting anything from character and concept art to fine art illustration, and even professional animation. All of the powerful features are available on all major platforms to explore at home or on the go.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
- 3 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social platforms).
- Winning artwork printed in the December 2024 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 across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
To see what the 2nd and 3rd prize winner will receive click here!
XPPen 16 tablet / Photoshop)
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award
The Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award 1st prize winner will receive:
- $3,000 USD cash, generously donated by Yasha Young Projects, arts philanthropist and Executive Curatorial Director for the FOR_M, a new institution currently being developed in New York city.
- $400 USD worth of services from Stan Winston School, including an all-access 1 year subscription which includes unlimited access to their Course Library by The Masters of FX, with new courses added every month. Plus exclusive access to the Behind-the-Scenes Documentary stream.
- $250 USD worth of supplies of your choice from Sculpey, making polymer oven-bake clays for over 50 years.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- Exposure to a successful commercial gallery’s collector base with the opportunity to sell their work.
- 3 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social media platforms).
- Winning artwork printed in the December 2024 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 across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
To see what the 2nd and 3rd prize winner will receive click here!
33PA Emerging Artist Award
The 33PA Emerging Artist Award 1st prize winner will receive
- $3,000 USD cash, generously donated by 33PA, a diversified contemporary realism gallery, art community and publication.
- Deco Pro (Gen2) LW generously donated by XPPen. XPPen is a globally notable brand celebrating digital art innovation, providing digital drawing products, content and services to encourage artists to pursue their dreams and authentic self-expression.
- A beautiful, specially commissioned glass art award trophy.
- The opportunity to exhibit in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, USA, alongside 70+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists.
- 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 media platforms).
- Winning artwork printed in the December 2024 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 Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
To see what the 2nd and 3rd prize winner will receive click here!
Photoshop / Wacom Cintiq
Model: Sarah Snow; Portrait photographer: Howard Lyon
Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award
Let your voice be heard! The 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award public voting will open on 23 August 2024. You will be able to vote for your favourite works from the 140 Finalists [25 per Award category: Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture; 50 from the Traditional Art Award category; and 15 from the Emerging Artist Award category].
People’s Choice Award voting opens: 23 August 2024.
The Winner of the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize Catherine K. Gyllerstrom People’s Choice Award will receive:
- $2,000 USD cash, generously donated by Catherine K. Gyllerstrom, Collector, Art Consultant, Owner & Art Director of BearWolf Books, an independent publishing house that specializes in Illustrated Fantasy, Mythology, and Stories for Young Readers.
- Deco Pro (Gen2) MW, generously donated by XPPen. XPPen is a globally notable brand celebrating digital art innovation, providing digital drawing products, content and services to encourage artists to pursue their dreams and authentic self-expression.
- A 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint PRO, generously donated by Celsys. Clip Studio Paint is the digital artist’s app for drawing and painting anything from character and concept art to fine art illustration, and even professional animation. All of the powerful features are available on all major platforms to explore at home or on the go.
- 12 month social media advertising package (Beautiful Bizarre Magazine: 1 million+ followers across all social media platforms).
- Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and Beautiful Bizarre Magazine websites + shared across Beautiful Bizarre Magazine social media.
- Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Beautiful Bizarre Artist Directory for 12 months. The go-to platform for artists, curators and collectors to discover exceptional artists and explore their work.
- A year’s worth of inspiration – a print subscription to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine.
- Plus most importantly, receive worldwide exposure for their practice.