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“Figurative / Portrait”
Annual international competition celebrating figurative and portrait art across all 2D and 3D media—paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, and sculpture. Judged in four categories (Paintings/Drawings, Photography/Digital Art, Mixed Media, 3 Dimensional Work) with awards for Best in Show, Judges' Choice, and Gallery Choice, plus top 6–8 works per category. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed and is ineligible for the Paintings/Drawing category. Award-winning work shown in online group exhibition and at Ramsey Art Gallery in the Historic District of Hollins Market, Baltimore. All participants receive event collateral for their art portfolios.
Geographic Eligibility
Disciplines
Applicant Type
Individual artists only
Additional Requirements
JPG files, minimum 10 MB, should not exceed 25 MB. Files must be titled: ArtistName_ArtTitle_Medium_Size(HxWin)_Price(USD)_Year (e.g. JohnBrown_Midnight_Photography_8x10_75_2026). Must be original work to the artist. Artist must be willing to sell their work (print or original). Art which has won in any previous CAGO competition may not be resubmitted. Entry fees: $15 for 1–6 images, $25 for up to 10 images, $35 for up to 16 images. All form boxes must be completed and Terms & Conditions accepted.
jpg · 1–16 files
Format: ArtistName_ArtTitle_Medium_Size(HxWin)_Price(USD)_Year. Example: JohnBrown_Midnight_Photography_8x10_75_2026. Min 10 MB, max 25 MB per file.
Detailed Breakdown
Entry fees are tiered: $15 for 1–6 images, $25 for up to 10 images, $35 for up to 16 images. Awards are non-monetary: memberships, digital certificates, event collateral, Zoom interview for selected winners, and exhibition opportunities.
Opens
May 1, 2026
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Program Dates
June 5, 2026– January 5, 2027
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