Tartget Prize International Painting Contest

nternational Deadline: May 31, 2026 – The second edition of the Tartget Prize International Painting Contest is now open. This international contemporary painting competition, renowned for its rapid growth and substantial prize fund, returns in 2026 consolidated as a leading cultural platform for artists worldwide. This year’s edition has an increased global prize pool of over $100,000.

Artists representing all techniques and styles have until May 31, 2026, to register their works online and compete to be one of the 200 finalists in a contest that distributes more than €90.000 in prizes. Tartget will award prizes in 10 categories, ranging from figurative art to abstract, including conceptual art. Works from Hyperrealism to Impressionism, Surrealism, and Abstraction are accepted.

The historic Ateneo de Madrid, just steps from the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Museum, will host the winners’ exhibition, the awards ceremony, and a wide selection of finalists from September 18 to 25, 2026

BENEFITS & AWARDS
The call features multiple categories, including main prizes, technical awards, art residencies, specialized training, acquisition prizes, professional fine art materials, and international promotion.

Prestigious Awards & Opportunities

• Gold Tartget (Best in Show): $14,000
• Silver Tartget: $7,000
• Bronze Tartget: $4,700
• Fusion Tartget (Abstract, Conceptual, Collage): $4,700
• Specific Technical Prizes for Drawing ($4,700) and Watercolor ($4,700)
• 4 Art Residencies: 12 days in the Tablas de Daimiel National Park
• Training stay at Atelier Madrid

Final exhibition at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, steps from the Prado Museum within the UNESCO World Heritage “Paisaje de la Luz.”

DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES
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Secure your spot among the finalists! 75 guaranteed finalist places will be awarded among all works registered before the early-bird deadline on April 19th. Selected artists will by pass the general selection process for the official closing date of May 31st.

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