The first annual Seattle Artist League Portrait Awards are aimed at encouraging artists to focus on and develop the theme of portraiture in their work. The competition is open to everyone aged sixteen and over, in recognition of the outstanding and innovative work in drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media.
1st Prize: $1,000 cash 2nd Prize: $500 SAL Gift Certificate 3rd Prize: $300 SAL Gift Certificate Honorable Mentions: $100 SAL Gift Certificates
Artists near and far are encouraged to submit up to three 2D artworks of any media. Artwork must be original; no copies of other artist’s work. Sold work, works not for sale, and works not available to show in person are all eligible to win. A selection of entries will be published on our website. The fee for entry is $35. Artists do not need to be affiliated with the Seattle Artist League to win, but SAL Members enter free! Contact us for your member code. Click here for information about becoming a member of the Seattle Artist League. Short on funds? Contact us for a scholarship.
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Portrait Awards
New Deadline for Submissions: January 31, 2021
The first annual Seattle Artist League Portrait Awards are aimed at encouraging artists to focus on and develop the theme of portraiture in their work. The competition is open to everyone aged sixteen and over, in recognition of the outstanding and innovative work in drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media.
1st Prize: $1,000 cash
2nd Prize: $500 SAL Gift Certificate
3rd Prize: $300 SAL Gift Certificate
Honorable Mentions: $100 SAL Gift Certificates
Winning entries will be chosen by a jury.
DEADLINE EXTENDED. Call ends 1/31/2021 @ midnight PST
Artists near and far are encouraged to submit up to three 2D artworks of any media. Artwork must be original; no copies of other artist’s work. Sold work, works not for sale, and works not available to show in person are all eligible to win. A selection of entries will be published on our website. The fee for entry is $35. Artists do not need to be affiliated with the Seattle Artist League to win, but SAL Members enter free! Contact us for your member code. Click here for information about becoming a member of the Seattle Artist League. Short on funds? Contact us for a scholarship.
Link for Submissions: portraitcontest.artcall.org
Questions? Contact us:
portraitcontest@seattleartistleague.com
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