Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 5/10/2027
In short
The 41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC) offers visual artists worldwide an opportunity to exhibit their work and win over $70,000 in prizes. Open to various disciplines, submissions are reviewed by a panel of expert jurors. Works must be available for exhibition and sale.
41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC)
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 5/10/2027196 days left
Over $70,000 in prizes
Total Prize Money
International exhibition opportunity
Exhibition
Open to various visual art disciplines
Disciplines
No time frame for creation of work
Work Creation
Overview
The 41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC) provides an opportunity for visual artists globally to showcase innovative work and gain exposure to an extensive international audience. The competition is open to artists at any stage of their career and encompasses various disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, mixed media, and print. A distinguished panel of jurors will award over $70,000 in prizes, and selected works will be featured in an exhibition. The review process involves a rotating panel of expert jurors, each representing a different field in the art world, ensuring a fair and balanced selection. There are no restrictions on the timeframe in which the artwork was created. The primary requirements are that the submitted work must be available during the competition exhibition dates and must be available for sale. Artists may submit multiple images of several artworks or multiple views of a single artwork. The competition is hosted by New York Art Competitions (NYAC), a division of The New York Fine Arts Group, established in 1984. NYAC aims to provide artists with competition opportunities that support career advancement and promote their work to a broader audience.
Prizes
Awarded works
Prize money and exhibition opportunity
$70,000+
Key dates
- Entry Opens2026-09-15
- Deadline2027-05-04
- Results Announcement Expected2027-06-08
Eligibility
Open to visual artists from around the world at any stage of their career. Work must be available during the competition exhibition dates and must be available for sale.
Submission requirements
- Work must be available during the competition exhibition dates.
- Work must be available for sale.
- Entry fee is $55 for up to 5 images; $5 for each additional image.
Judging criteria
- Art submitted will be reviewed by a rotating panel of expert jurors, each representing a different field in the art world, ensuring a fair and balanced selection process.