Submit your Art: CFA Artist of the Year 2026

​ ​Submit your artwork to compete for the 7th international CFA Artist of the Year Award, including a list of important benefits, titles, cash art grants, promotion and publication. The CFA Artist of the Year 2026 Award​ ​We invite visual artists working in all fine art media except video/film art) to submit artwork in the CFA Artist of the Year Award and Art Grant. The submitted artworks will be judged according to aesthetic, technical and creative aspects. Only images submitted in this contest will be considered for the selection of the winning artists. 1st Place Award ​ ​✓ €1,000 cash grant ✓ CFA Artist of the Year Title ✓ Unique & Signed Certificate ✓ Published interview on our website (permanent) ✓ Homepage Feature for 6 months ✓ 2 pages in Art IDEAL hardcover book 2nd Place Award​ ​✓ €1,000 cash grant ✓ CFA Artist of the Year Title ✓ Unique & Signed Certificate ✓ Published interview on our website (permanent) ✓ Homepage Feature for 6 months ✓ 2 pages in Art IDEAL hardcover book​ ​ ​3rd Place Award​ ​✓ €1,000 cash grant ✓ CFA Artist of the Year Title ✓ Unique & Signed Certificate ✓ Published interview on our website (permanent) ✓ Homepage Feature for 6 months ✓ 2 pages in Art IDEAL hardcover book 12 Contest Finalists​ ​✓ Unique & Signed Certificate ✓ Interview published on our website, ✓ 30-day homepage feature ✓ 1 page in Art IDEAL hardcover book Top Artist in Category Awards ​✓ Unique & Signed Certificate ✓ Interview published on our website, ✓ 30-day homepage feature ​ How to Participate ​ Participation cost: 20€ for 1 image ● 59€ for 5 images ● 99€ for 10 images Contest Deadline: January 30, 2026 ​ ​Please visit the contest page on our website to read all details about this contest. If you decide that this is a project for you, you can submit your artwork through the participation form. See Contest Details ➞ Submit your Art ➞ ​ If you are not interested, please let us know, so we don't send reminders. With Creative Regards and Wishes for a Lovely New Year, Circle Arts ​

Circle Foundation for the Arts
Established in 2017, Circle is an online gallery and publisher. Through a variety of formats, including magazines, exhibits and contests, we connect remarkable artists with our global network of art lovers, collectors, and professionals.

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