April Salon Art Prize

International Deadline: April 30, 2026 – The Salon Art Prize $50,000 Art Competition is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles and numerous awards, culminating with multiple annual winners.  This is a  traditional 2d painting and drawing competition, open to a variety of styles. We invite top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month.

All monthly winners are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize Winners each receive $15,000—one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur.

ELIGIBILITY
Competition is open to residents of any state or country where acceptable by law. All individuals entering must be at least 18 years of age to accept cash prizes.

Open to paintings/drawings only: Photography, AI, digital, printed or painted over photographs are prohibitied.

BENEFITS & AWARDS
The Salon Art Prize Annual Awards are presented each year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.

In 2026 we will now have TWO Grand Prize winners presented with a check for $15,000! In addition to cash prizes, winners are promoted throughout our various magazines, newsletters and social media platforms.

The Salon Art Prize consists of 19 categories.

Monthly Awards
$24,750 in Monthly Cash Prizes: The Salon Art Prize consists of 11 monthly cycles with 22 winners, and awards $2,250 each month. Plus, all monthly winners receive a showcase in PleinAir Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur, plus online displays across multiple venues… more.

Annual Awards
The PleinAr Salon Art Competition Annual Awards are presented each year at the Plein Air Convention & Expo.

• First Place Overall – $15,000 + the cover of PleinAir Magazine, plus more
• Fine Art Connoisseur Grand Prize – $15,000 Cash Prize, plus more
• Second Place Overall – $4,000
• Third Place Overall – $2,000
• Three Honorable Mentions (3) – $750
• Best Medium (4) – $500
• Artist’s Choice Award – $200
• plus much more

ENTRY FEE
There is an Early Bird Discount, which ends the 15th. Enter before then to receive 25% off your entries… Visit us for details.

APPLY ONLINE
Visit us online for easy online application.