Portrait and Figure Art Competition
Face, body, gesture and identity. An international juried open call by Curatone.art.
Current edition
About the theme
Portrait and Figure is about human presence in art. We look for work where a face, a body or a gesture says something about a person: who they are, what they carry, how they occupy space.
Any medium is welcome, from painting and drawing to photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital art. Works may be made from life, from photographs, from memory or from imagination. Classical portraiture and experimental approaches to the figure are judged side by side.
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.”
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.
30 credentialed art professionals, including artists, curators and art directors, score every work independently on a 10-point scale. Finalists receive a numbered diploma, a jury evaluation protocol, publication in an international catalogue with an ISBN and a place in the online exhibition. The Grand Prize winner receives $100 cash, a Winner's Diploma and a free solo exhibition on Curatone.art.
Frequently asked questions
How often does Portrait and Figure run?
Once a year.
Is it free to enter?
Yes. A one-time $25 finalist fee applies only if the jury selects your work.
Do self-portraits count?
Yes. Self-portraits, figure studies and group scenes are all welcome.
Can I submit photography?
Yes. Photography is judged alongside other media.
How many works can I enter?
Up to 2 per edition.
Portrait and Figure Open Call: accepting entries
Deadline November 1, 2026.