Tips On Finding A Painting Contest

By William Lee


There are loads of painting competitions on offer every year and the hosts range from schools and colleges to community and arts centers to art galleries and museums. Locating the best painting contest to suit your style and genre can be a little tricky however. The following guide is geared towards providing you with the best help possible to meet your needs.

The first thing that you must make your top priority is safety and this requires you to be vigilante as a shopper. That means when it comes to searching for opportunities you have to vet all your sources very carefully. Be sure that they are reputable and legTitimate as well as safe for you to participate.

On that note, avoid competitions which have high cost entry fees as these may take advantage of the entrants. Being careful to check out the opportunities available and to only apply for those that are safe and high quality is crucial. To help you in this aspect there are tips on entering art competitions in many reference books for artists which may be found in libraries and book stores.

To follow are some of the possibilities for competitions and where you may find listings. One popular source is a magazine that is dedicated to the topic of art and painting. These often include listings of opportunities and competitions along with details on relevant websites for further information.

Remember that no matter which type of publication you select as a reference that you must carefully vet the information you find to be sure it is accurate and up to date. Typically the publication does not take responsibility for its listings so it is up to you the reader to vet and fact check. Knowing how to be a smart consumer is crucial no matter what kind of information or product you are seeking.

One other means of getting listings for art contests across the country and abroad is offered by the range of sources online. For instance you can find some art blogs that focus on providing a wide range of tools and content especially for full time artists. These are intended to provide guidance on competitions and opportunities and may include a range of relevant listings for art contests.

One other option is a website that is designed to be a hub for artists. It takes a notice board format and provides extensive listings for contests and projects throughout the year. As a matter of fact there are lots of well known sites which are geared towards being a hub of information for painters across the country.

No matter which type of resource you intend to use it is important to consult a wide range of sources and also ask your fellow artist for their feedback. In fact they may be able to give you some great tips that you had not considered. Be sure to ask the best questions to help you learn more including what their experiences were with a particular contest and how much it costs to enter. For painters seeking contests to give them exposure there are thankfully a great number of options to choose from.




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