ArtLabs International Visual Arts Competition
The 45 Winners & 150 Finalists
Over $100,000 in Prizes
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
The First ArtLabs International Visual Arts Competition is Now Open for Submissions!
Open to all visual artists: painters, digital artists, graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, AI artists, sculptors, mixed-media artists, etc.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to visual artists of all ages and nationalities working in any artistic medium. All submissions will be reviewed individually by our distinguished panel of judges without regard for age, nationality, gender, or artistic style. Artists may submit work to multiple categories, and there is no maximum number of submissions per category.
INSTRUMENTS
All instrumentalists and singers are eligible to participate in the performance categories.
MEDIUMS & CATEGORIES
We welcome submissions across a wide spectrum of visual arts, including but not limited to:
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Traditional Art: painting, drawing, sculpture, etc
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Digital Art: digital painting, illustration, 3D modeling, etc.
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Graphic Design: Logo, Poster, Brand Identity, Typography, UI/UX, etc.
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Animation & Motion Design
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Mixed Media & Experimental Works:Collage, Installation, Hybrid Art, etc.
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AI-Generated Art: Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, etc.
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Photography: Portrait, Landscape, Nature, Architecture, Street, Documentary, Abstract, Commercial
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Best Portfolio/Series: Under the age of 21 , over 21
Questions?
Contact us at info@labs.art
OVERVIEW OF CATEGORIES
Traditional Art Categories
Total prizes: $12,000
Digital Art Categories
Total prizes: $30,000
1. Traditional Art - Under 16 (born in or after 2009)
2. Traditional Art - Under 21 (born in or between 2004-2008)
3. Traditional Art - Over 21 (born in or before 2003)
4. Digital Painting & Illustration
5. Graphic Design
6. AI Generated Art
7. Animation/Motion Design
Photography Categories
Total prizes: $30,000
Mixed Media & Experimental
Total prizes: $6,000
Portfolio Excellence
Total prizes: $20,000
8. Portrait Photography
9. Landscape/Nature/Wildlife/Architecture
10. Street/Documentary Photography
11. Abstract/Conceptual Photography
12. Commercial Photography
13. Mixed Media & Experimental
14. Best Portfolio/Series - Under 21 (born in or after 2004)
15. Best Portfolio/Series - Over 21 (born in or before 2003)
Traditional Art Categories
Painting, Drawing, Sketching, Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Pastel, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Collage, Calligraphy, sculpture
1. Traditional Art - Under the Age of 16 (Born in or After 2009)
· Grand Prize: $500
· 2nd Prize: $300
· 3rd Prize: $200
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
2. Traditional Art - Under the Age of 21
(Born in or Between 2004-2008)
· Grand Prize: $1000
· 2nd Prize: $700
· 3rd Prize: $300
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
3. Traditional Art - Over the Age of 21 (Born in or Before 2003)
· Grand Prize: $1500
· 2nd Prize: $1000
· 3rd Prize: $500
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Guidelines:
Number of Submissions: Submit as many works as you wish. Most artists enter 2-5 pieces.
File Format: Submit high-quality images in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
Physical Presentation: For 3D works (sculptures, installations), include photos from multiple angles.
Artist Statement: Brief description of your concept or technique (1-2 sentences).
Digital Art Categories
4. Digital Painting & Illustration
· Grand Prize: $1000
· 2nd Prize: $700
· 3rd Prize: $300
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Examples: 2D & 3D Digital Art, Modeling and Rendering, Concept Art, Character Design, Comic Art, Fantasy/Sci-Fi Illustration, Digital Portraits, etc.
5. Graphic Design
· Grand Prize: $1500
· 2nd Prize: $1000
· 3rd Prize: $500
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Examples: Brand Identity, Poster Design, Logo Design, UI/UX Mockups, Packaging Design, Typography, Infographics, etc.
6. AI Generated Art
· Grand Prize: $1000
· 2nd Prize: $700
· 3rd Prize: $300
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Examples: AI-generated images (Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, etc.), AI-enhanced photography, AI-based generative art, etc.
7. Animation / Motion Design
· Grand Prize: $1000
· 2nd Prize: $700
· 3rd Prize: $300
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Examples: Short 2D/3D animations, motion graphics, animated loops, character animation, 2D/3D experimental animation, etc.
Guidelines:
Number of Submissions: Submit as many works as you wish. Most artists enter 2-5 pieces.
File Format: Submit high-quality images in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
Physical Presentation: For 3D works (sculptures, installations), include photos from multiple angles.
Artist Statement: Brief description of your concept or technique (1-2 sentences).
Photography Categories
8. Portrait Photography
· Grand Prize: $500
· 2nd Prize: $300
· 3rd Prize: $200
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Focus: Individual or group portraiture, studio, conceptual portrait, environmental portrait, etc.
9. Landscape / Nature / Wildlife / Architecture
· Grand Prize: $1000
· 2nd Prize: $700
· 3rd Prize: $300
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Focus: Outdoor scenes, natural environments, wildlife in habitat, cityscapes, architectural details, etc. Scenes of the natural world, architectural landmarks, wildlife photography, urban/cityscapes, etc.
10. Street / Documentary Photography
· Grand Prize: $1500
· 2nd Prize: $1000
· 3rd Prize: $500
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Focus: Captures real-life moments, events, everyday life, people in public spaces, cultural and documentation, photojournalistic approach, social commentary, etc.
11. Abstract / Conceptual Photography
· Grand Prize: $1500
· 2nd Prize: $1000
· 3rd Prize: $500
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Focus: Creative, Experimental imagery, distortion, abstract compositions and interpretation, creative conceptual pieces, unusual angles, conceptual staging, etc.
12. Commercial Photography
Total Cash Prizes: $4000
· Grand Prize: $2000
· 2nd Prize: $1250
· 3rd Prize: $750
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Focus: Product photography, fashion, advertising visuals, editorial shoots, e-commerce style photography, etc.
Guidelines:
Number of Submissions: Submit as many works as you wish. Most artists enter 2-5 pieces.
File Format: Submit high-quality images in JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
Physical Presentation: For 3D works (sculptures, installations), include photos from multiple angles.
Artist Statement: Brief description of your concept or technique (1-2 sentences).
Mixed Media & Experimental
13. Mixed Media & Experimental Art
· Grand Prize: $1500
· 2nd Prize: $1000
· 3rd Prize: $500
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
Examples: Collage, Sculptural/3D Mixed Media and Assemblage, Installation Art, Digital/Physical Hybrids, Interactive Art, Experimental Video Art, etc.
Best Portfolio/Series
Record labels are welcome to participate by uploading album audio files or providing a link to the album via a digital streaming service (e.g., Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube) or a file sharing service (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive). Upcoming albums are accepted, and metadata is not required. You may submit excerpts of each track. You retain all rights to your work.
14. Best Portfolio/Series - Under 21 (Born in or Between 2004-2008)
· Grand Prize: $2000
· 2nd Prize: $1250
· 3rd Prize: $750
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
14. 14. Best Portfolio/Series - Over 21 (Born in or before 2003)
· Grand Prize: $3000
· 2nd Prize: $2000
· 3rd Prize: $1000
· 10 Finalists: Official Certificate
ENTRY GUIDELINES
- All genres, instrumentation, and lengths are welcome.
- No need to anonymize submissions.
- You keep all rights to your work.
- Piano and/or orchestral accompaniment is allowed.
- Participants may apply in multiple categories with the same or different works.
- Studio recording is not required; use the best available technology, including mobile devices or computers.
- Videos may be live concert recordings or previously submitted elsewhere.
- Each video must contain only one piece.
- Multiple submissions are allowed, and each requires a separate entry fee.
- All submissions are reviewed independently.
SUBMISSION FEES
Categories 1-3 and 6-11:
Performance, Composition, Electronics, Film , Improvisation
$40,000 in Prizes!
1st video: $45
2nd video: $40
3rd video: $35
4th video: $30
5th video: $25
6th video: $20
Each video after 6th: $15
Example: $85 to submit two pieces.
Categories 4 and 5:
Small Ensemble, Large Ensemble
$20,000 in Prizes!
1st video: $95
2nd video: $90
3rd video: $85
4th video: $80
5th video: $75
6th video: $70
Each video after 6th: $65
Example: $185 for two videos.
Category 12:
Best Album
$10,000 Value in Prizes!
1st album: $185
2nd album: $165
Each album after 2nd: $135
Example: $350 for two albums.
→ Why do we ask for submission fees?
Petrichor Records is an independent record label. We don't have any sponsors for our projects. These entry fees enable us to organize such a wide-ranging competition and offer over $60,000 in prizes to 72 winners and finalists. Thank you in advance for your contribution, which helps to support this event and other musicians.
SUBMISSION FORM
Have trouble with the submission form?
If you have trouble submitting the application, you can email us your submission materials. Please follow the instructions below:
1- Read the guidelines on this page.
2- Pay the entry fee. Click here to visit the payment page.
3- Submit the following materials in ONE email (Subject: First and Last name – 2024 Music Competition Application) to contact@petrichor-records.com:
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Name - Date of Birth - Categories - list of your works
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Non-expiring links to application materials (videos/scores/audio files) in the body of the email. Please use free online streaming platforms such as YouTube or SoundCloud.
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Receipt of entry fee payment
Note: Incomplete applications won't be accepted. You will receive a confirmation email no later than 48 hours after submitting the materials. Check your spam box if you don't receive it after 7 days.