Call for Artists

1st International LGBTQ+ Art Competition

We are pleased to announce the I International LGBTQ+ Digital Art Competition, scheduled for July 21, 2025. This competition invites artists from around the world to showcase their talents in digital art, with a specific focus on themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community (members and allies).

Competition Theme:
The theme is exclusively LGBTQ+, aiming to express the diverse perspectives, achievements, challenges, and concerns within our community through digital art. The artwork submitted by all the international finalists will be showcased in our website during the days of the competition, and removed one day after the competition results.

Eligibility:
Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Expectations from Participants

We seek artworks that convey a profound message, evoke genuine emotions, and reflect the complexities of our experiences—whether they express struggles, victories, or a sense of pride. We encourage artists to embrace a vibrant style, creating pieces that are vivid and rich in narrative. Your artwork should tell a story, capturing the essence of the LGBTQ+ journey and inviting viewers to engage with its depth and meaning.

We look forward to seeing how your unique perspectives and creativity contribute to this important dialogue.

Submission Guidelines:

• Deadline: All entries must be submitted by July 1, 2025.

• Format: Submissions must be suitable for printing on canvas or metal. Acceptable file formats include JPG and PNG, with a maximum file size of 20 MB.

• Resolution: Artwork must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

• Orientation: Submissions should be wider than they are tall.

• Originality: All artwork must be original and created solely by the artist. AI-generated art will be disqualified.

• Video Submission: A brief 30-second video demonstrating the creation process of the artwork is required.

• Artist Bio: Participants must submit a brief biography.

• Artwork Statement: A statement describing the artwork, the techniques used, and the message being conveyed is required.

• Tools: Artists may utilize any computer-assisted tools to create their pieces.

Entry Fee: $30 (this fee allows for the submission of up to 3 pieces). Before you pay the entry fee, your artwork will be reviewed carefully, once it is authenticated, and if it meets the selection criteria you will become an international finalist, and only then you will proceed with paying the entry fee.

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $1,500 + Your artwork featured on our website for 1 year, free for sale to art collectors worldwide.

• 2nd Place: $500 + Your artwork featured on our website for 6 months, free for sale to art collectors worldwide.

• 3rd Place: $200 + Your artwork featured on our website for 3 months, free for sale to art collectors worldwide.

We encourage all artists to seize this opportunity to share their creativity and contribute to the vibrant dialogue within the LGBTQ+ community (members and allies). We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating the rich diversity of artistic expression.

Send your artwork to director@canartsgallery.com

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