Who can apply to 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize?

Open to artists worldwide working in representational visual arts, including traditional art, digital art, and photographic media. All styles are welcome, including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, and lowbrow.

What does 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize offer?

$76,000 USD in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $10,000 USD cash, a RAYMAR Painting Award of $6,000 USD cash, a 33PA Drawing Award of $4,500 USD cash, a Sculpture Award of $4,500 USD cash, a 1st Place MPB Photography Award of $3,000 USD cash, a 20x30 Epic Print + $250 Lab Credit by Bay Photo, and $250 USD printing credit on C-Type papers by Spectrum. Winners will also be invited to exhibit in a Beautiful Bizarre-curated group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in October 2026.

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Prize

2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize

Name: 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
Start: 2026-05-25
End: 2026-07-17
Location: Worldwide

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine · Worldwide

Deadline: Jul 17
Award: $76,000 USD in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $10,000 USD cash, a RAYMAR Painting Award of $6,000 USD cash, a 33PA Drawing Award of $4,500 USD cash, a Sculpture Award of $4,500 USD cash, a 1st Place MPB Photography Award of $3,000 USD cash, a 20x30 Epic Print + $250 Lab Credit by Bay Photo, and $250 USD printing credit on C-Type papers by Spectrum. Winners will also be invited to exhibit in a Beautiful Bizarre-curated group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in October 2026.
Entry fee: $40
Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide working in representational visual arts, including traditional art, digital art, and photographic media. All styles are welcome, including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, and lowbrow.
Location: Worldwide

Discipline

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About

The 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual international art prize celebrating diversity and excellence in representational visual arts. It is open to artists working in various static mediums, including traditional art, digital art, and photographic media, across all styles. The prize offers a total of $76,000 USD in cash and prizes, with categories such as Digital Art, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Imaginative Realism, and Emerging Artist. Winners receive substantial cash prizes, global exposure, and an invitation to exhibit in a group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco. The prize aims to validate and increase the visibility of representational artists.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize?: Open to artists worldwide working in representational visual arts, including traditional art, digital art, and photographic media. All styles are welcome, including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, and lowbrow.
What does 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize offer?: $76,000 USD in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $10,000 USD cash, a RAYMAR Painting Award of $6,000 USD cash, a 33PA Drawing Award of $4,500 USD cash, a Sculpture Award of $4,500 USD cash, a 1st Place MPB Photography Award of $3,000 USD cash, a 20x30 Epic Print + $250 Lab Credit by Bay Photo, and $250 USD printing credit on C-Type papers by Spectrum. Winners will also be invited to exhibit in a Beautiful Bizarre-curated group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in October 2026.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 17 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?: Application fee: $40.

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