#artconnection

[theabstractblu]

I called this one Lucille, named after a women who's taught me countless things. A Grandmother by Fate not by blood. Glad I made her feel loved over the years, until her last 🤞🏿

[sovasovok]

Hey y'all

I’m Sova — an artist currently between jobs but full of passion and big ideas. I’m here to connect, get inspired, and hopefully inspire some of you too!

I’m always open to commissions and requests, so if you need help with a project (or just want to brainstorm something cool), feel free to reach out! I absolutely love visual development and am constantly working to level up my skills.

Let’s be real — it’s tough out there. Have you seen those requirements for entry-level jobs? Yikes. But hey, maybe we can help each other grow and create something awesome.

I’ll be posting some of my work soon, so stay tuned, duckies 🦆 Don’t be shy — message me any time, whether it’s for a job, collab, or just a friendly chat.

[teravarna0]

Unlock the Canvas and Unleash the Power of Open Art Contests

Those who want to create without being chained to any theme or subject, open art contests are the golden tickets for them. Whether you are a seasoned artist looking for viewership or a digital creator sketching on your iPad, art competitions with open themes can be something you are looking for. These contests are not just about prizes—they are about visibility, growth, and connection with the art fraternity at large.

Search for open art exhibitions near me in local or online galleries to global digital art competitions streamed online. Artists now have extraordinary access to opportunities to showcase their skills with themes of their choice. This blog explores how open art contests are reshaping the creative landscape—and why you should be part of it as a creator!

What Are Open Art Contests?

Open art contests are exactly what they sound like – they are creative competitions that are open to a wide range of artists without any restriction for themes, regardless of experience, location, or medium. They can be hosted by local galleries, non-profit organizations, art platforms like or contemporary online galleries like TERAVARNA, or even brands looking to engage creative communities.

Open art competitions are more welcoming than traditional juried shows that may rely heavily on credentials or gallery representation. These contests encourage participation from diverse backgrounds, making enough room for emerging artists, experimental styles, and digital creators alike.

Why They Matter More Than Ever

This is the time of the art world becoming virtual and accessible for all. In this time art is increasingly shared and consumed online, thus open contests have become an essential launchpad for both new and established artists. Look into these matters that make them significant more than ever -

1. Accessible for All

The moment an artist searches for open art exhibitions near me, they unleash a world of opportunities—artists can explore them for nominal or zero entry fees and there are minimal barriers to participation. These contests help in exposure, and make room for fair play.

2. Recognition Comes Easy

While you win or get shortlisted in digital art competitions or art competition shows, it boosts your credibility as an artist. It’s not just about winning the trophy—it’s about building your portfolio and reputation.

3. Keep up Growth

Contests always help artists to come out of their comfort zones and work toward a deadline, responding to a prompt. They help you seek your place in a world of expressions, experiment with new styles, and keep growing as a creator.

4. Community & Collaboration

There are various open competitions or digital showcases organized by online galleries like TERAVARNA that help you gain social media spotlights—so as to connect you with other artists, curators, and collectors. They become a bridge to the broader art world.

What Types of Contests Exist?

There are various types of contests that an artist can enrol for. Here is a list of popular form of contests:

Conventional Art Shows – Traditional art shows are hosted by local galleries or arts organizations and they feature works like painting, sculpture, drawing.

Digital Art Competitions – These are newcomers! Artists who work in Procreate, Photoshop, or 3D software can submit their artwork without ever printing a canvas.

Art Competition Shows – They are televised or streamed competitions like The Exhibit or Work of Art. They are a blend of performance, process, and drama.

Themed Open Calls – There are certain themes centered around social issues, specific subjects, or materials. Themed contests are great storytelling tools for artists and concept-driven creators.

Youth and Emerging Artist Contests – These competitions generally focus on students’ works, to spotlight fresh voices.

How to Find the Right Contest for You

Start your search with sites like ArtShow, ArtConnect, TERAVARNA, DeviantArt, etc, and browse through Instagram hashtags like #artcontest or #digitalartcompetition, etc. Don’t forget to check the local contests, search for open art exhibitions near me to discover community-driven events that night not have that great hype or advertisement.

Tips: How to Stand Out in a Show

If you wish to make your submission count read through these points:

·       Obey the Guidelines Carefully

Each and every contest has its own requirements regarding size, file types & formats, themes, etc. Don’t let technicality disqualify your masterpiece.

·       Customize Your Work

Be original in whatever you do. If there’s a theme, let the world know your interpretation and creative depth. Jurors of the shows always prefer authenticity to quantity of work.

·       Draft a Strong Artist Statement

An artist's statement is something that plays a crucial role in evaluation as an artist. Tell a compelling story behind your piece in a way that’s clear and compelling. This is especially important in digital art competitions, where context elevates visual work.

·       Smart & Neat Presentation Matters

Make sure you use high resolution images that have backgrounds properly lit. Even the best artwork can fall flat with dull or insufficient lighting. Present your best of works professionally, no matter if it's a physical painting or a JPEG one.

Final Thoughts: The Canvas Calling

Open art contests let artists celebrate their styles for all stages in their careers. Whether you're hoping to showcase for the first time, or get discovered by a collector, or wish to gain feedback from friends and fellow artists, these competitions can be powerful catalysts for your creative journey.

So, the next time you receive notifications for an online call, or a post about art competition shows or digital art competitions, don’t scroll past. Stop and think. Put your art in front of the world. It’s the open canvas calling, all you need to do is fill with your colors and brushstrokes.

[giggzworld]

#ArtConnect

[polishwomenartists-sztukakobiet]

2017 repost: Sylvia Rybak is a Berlin-based emerging photographer from Warsaw, who combines her scrupulous rendering of the aesthetically beautiful with her fascination of the surreal and absurd.

In her photography, Sylvia reduces the role of the humans to purely aesthetic and playfully arranges them along with other objects in a studio. Creating art is a way for her to escape reality. Most of her photographs are staged in non- existent places where rational rules no longer apply. Her photographs are a study of how the bizarre can be created and what interpretations arise upon viewing. All created in a colourful palette, these images seem both random and precisely prepared. Sylvia deliberately uses a kitsch and playful visual style in order to create a contrast between lighthearted visuals and the eerie details within them.

She has being published by KALTBLUT Magazine as an artist to focus on, and Artconnect as a spotlight artist.

Now Mō Gallery is diving a little deeper with an interview, to get to know more about her.

Have a look!

[johnmoakler]

John Moakler, a Financial Planner well known across Canada, wants to rectify this imbalance. With a client list exclusively comprised of physicians, dentists, & business owners, this is his straightforward but ambitious vision: That every doctor and dentist in Canada will take as much care of their financial health as they do of their patients’ health.

[kesseldermatology]

Recognized as the top doctor and dermatologist in the Hamilton/Trenton area, Daniel Kessel, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.

[annessablackmun]

Dr. Annessa Blackmun is a podiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Blackmun is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Blackmun diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.

[charlesbrodsky]

Charles L. “Chuck” Brodsky has more than 30 years of experience as a seasoned education entrepreneur and business professional. A graduate from the George Washington University with a degree in finance, he received his Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School.

[schnickelbradley]

Bradley Schnickel grew up in a small town just outside of Minneapolis, MN, called New Prague. He met his beautiful wife while earning his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Michigan. Being fascinated with traveling since a child, Bradley Schnickel decided to pursue a career as a Travel Advisor. He and his family enjoy traveling around the globe whenever they get the chance.

[madrianowicz]

The one of the first things that attracted my attention about the brand is its amazing relationship with art. The art is an inherent part of the label and has impact on the whole brand identity.

Simone Rocha SS19 shot by Zhang JiaCheng

[cherylebannon]

Somewhere between growth and learning… I’ll meet you there… Exploring all these questions of resilience well-being and art. I’m doing a course with #unitedartspace that is helping me ask more targeted questions about my job own story and the stories I share through my art. I am learning and growing into something new and this piece hold that part of my story as she looks out beyond the world she knows about into a field of possibilities. She is about going through the fear to find her answers as she explores her layered world. I do feel these small pieces are personal storytellers. They are about uplifting stories that are gentle heart opening spaces. Within each piece lives my stories and when you pause to connect, you add your story and somehow in the sharing the art becomes so much more. These pieces are perfect to live in a small home sanctuary, a nook or study area. These pieces intuitive owls create a space of meaning making that has an ability to shift our mood into those mindful spaces within this creative moment. My hope is that these little owls will make you smile and bring you back to your own stories of beautiful moments of pausing and being present. Balance and flow live here as we ground into the strength of these earth guides as wisdom, curiosity and companions along the way. . . . . . . . .#wildsoulcreativity#whimsicalowls#owlcuriosity#mixedmediaowls #madebydyslexia #owlart #owlcalendar #uniquedyslexic #deardyslexia#spacetogrow#meaningmakingart#narrativeart#wellbeing#groundedandbalanced#braveaction#artconnection#artheals#mindfulnessartist #and ntuitiveartist#artstorytelling (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkSTolMPgZX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[diannehoffman]

My Crow Show has left the building…but not before handing off purchased pieces to their new caretakers. One of the best aspects to creating art is connecting with who would otherwise be complete strangers…people whose paths you might not have crossed under different circumstances…but your art summoned their presence and in a single moment you see each other in the most genuine, soulful way that feels fantastically fateful. I feel so very fortunate to have experienced it countless times and each is priceless. The mutual euphoric exchange between artists and art buyer is the highest high. #gratitude #artsale #artcollector #crowlovers #crowart #showclosing #assemblageartists #sacramentogallery #artconnection #highesthigh #fortheloveofcrows (at Arthouse on R) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfr4VfYP5iB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jenniferurdang]

Spirit Music 528hz. I've gotta hop on my soul and catch a ride so we can fly away. . . . . . . #intuitiveartwork #trancepainting #inspiredart #spiritualart #behindtheveil #blissart #astralart #totallyabstract #artconnection #nonobjectiveartist #colourpallette #colorfulart #colorfull #colorfulartworks #meditationpainting #puresoul #paintingwithlight #paintinginthesky #paintingintheexpandedfield #abstactart #abstact #powerpainting #quietart #artistoftheday #artistofig #artislife #artistofinsta #artistoflight #artinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CdNnWP7LR84/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dancingbearart]

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