Connections Art Competition
The bonds between people, places, memories and ideas. An international juried open call by Curatone.art.
Current edition
About the theme
Connections is about what ties people together: relationships, shared memories, places, cultures and ideas, and the empathy that crosses distance.
Any medium and any style are welcome, from abstract expression to detailed symbolic imagery. We look for work where the connection is the subject — clearly felt and convincingly made visible.
Exhibition catalogues
Printed exhibition catalogues, available on Amazon.
Publication is included in the finalist fee. Printed copies are sold separately.
“Really nice catalog of fine art and artists.”
The series in numbers
Past editions
How judging works
- 01Curatorial selectionCurators review every entry and select the finalists.
- 02ConfirmationSelected artists confirm their participation and pay the finalist fee.
- 03Jury evaluationThe jury scores the finalist works on a 10-point scale.
- 04AwardsThe scores decide the award places.
Every work is scored independently by 30 credentialed art professionals on a 10-point scale.
Frequently asked questions
How often does Connections run?
The theme returns roughly once a year. Each edition has its own deadline and results page.
Is it free to enter?
Entry terms are set for each edition and shown on its page. Recent Curatone calls are free to enter, with a one-time finalist fee only if the jury selects your work.
How literally should I read the theme?
As broadly as your work can carry it. A landscape can qualify if you can say what connection it is about.
Where can I see past winners?
In the Past editions section on this page and in the winners archive.
Get notified about the next Connections call
Leave your email and we’ll write once, when the next edition opens.