---
title: Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition
description: >-
  International waterscapes art competition open to all 2D/3D artists. Cash
  prize or gallery membership for Best in Show. Entry fee $25.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/06a787e3-2766-4ea0-aef3-a558ff723ba0'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Fusion Art
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/fusion-art'
deadline: '2026-05-01'
entryFee: 25 USD
location: 'Los Angeles, CA, United States'
isOnline: true
compensationRange: >-
  Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's
  Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided
  with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - digital art
  - photography
  - sculpture
---

# Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition

**Hosted by:** Fusion Art

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States | **Deadline:** May 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

> "Waterscapes - any type of body of water including ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, seashore or lakeside subjects, rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes"

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes.
All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography. This is the 10th annual Waterscapes art competition that gallery has held.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is May 1, 2026.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.
About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture
- **Note:** All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography. Both 2D and 3D artists worldwide eligible.

### Additional Requirements

Submit best art depicting waterscapes. 1-2 images for $25 or up to 5 images for $40. Visit fusionartps.com for full competition guidelines.

## Compensation & Benefits

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

**Includes:** Prize

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/