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title: 11th Annual "ALL Portrait / Figurative" Online Art Competition for 2026
description: International online competition for figurative/portrait art. Open to all 2D/3D artists; top works exhibited online and at Baltimore gallery June 2026–Jan 2027.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/f716626e-1d24-4d48-a87e-b0c9ef5eac02
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-25"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Prize/award
organization: Contemporary Art
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/contemporary-art
deadline: "2026-05-31"
entryFee: 15 USD
location: Ramsey Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, United States
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - photography
  - digital art
  - mixed media
  - sculpture
---

# 11th Annual "ALL Portrait / Figurative" Online Art Competition for 2026

**Hosted by:** Contemporary Art

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Ramsey Art Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15

## About This Program

> "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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture

### 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.

## Compensation & Benefits

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.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 5, 2026
- **Program End:** January 5, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260657476761165