
Art Labs International Visual Arts Competition
The 45 Winners & 150 Finalists
Over $100,000 in Prizes
Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
The First Art Labs International Visual Arts Competition is Now Open for Submissions!
Open to all visual artists: painters, digital artists, graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, sculptors, mixed-media artists, etc.

Art Labs Projects
Art Labs projects span an exciting and diverse range of artistic disciplines, designed to inspire creativity and innovation across multiple forms of expression. Art Labs serves as a platform that fosters artistic growth by hosting structured competitions and showcasing outstanding talent in various fields. Each project is thoughtfully crafted to attract a global community of artists, offering opportunities for recognition, collaboration, and growth.
One of the flagship endeavors is the Visual Arts Competition, which celebrates creativity across multiple categories such as traditional art, digital painting, graphic design, AI art, mixed media, photography, and animation. This competition integrates refined submission guidelines and clear category definitions to ensure a unified and transparent structure. It welcomes participants of different age groups, offering tailored prize tiers that recognize the diverse levels of expertise and experience within the artistic community. By allowing artists to submit multiple entries across categories, the competition promotes inclusivity and encourages exploration of artistic boundaries.
Another highlight is the Best Portfolio/Series Award, which focuses on cohesive thematic expression. This category invites artists to submit 5–10 interconnected pieces, demonstrating not only technical mastery but also a deeper narrative or conceptual coherence. This initiative underlines Art Labs' commitment to fostering artistic growth by emphasizing the importance of storytelling and thematic unity in art.
Art Labs also champions innovation in art through its Digital and AI Art Projects, which explore the intersection of technology and creativity. From AI-generated images and digital painting to experimental hybrid artworks, these projects aim to redefine traditional artistic norms, making Art Labs a pioneer in promoting cutting-edge art forms.
Through its structured competitions, clear guidelines, and engaging projects, Art Labs is redefining how art is celebrated and appreciated on a global scale. It provides artists with a platform to gain exposure, develop their skills, and connect with a broader community while upholding high standards of originality, craftsmanship, and creative innovation.
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