THE INCREDIBLE ART COMPETITION
ARTDEX hosts art competitions to challenge a system that has long excluded emerging and underrepresented artists. Each competition is designed to remove pay-to-play barriers, empower artists through community support, and create real opportunities for visibility and growth. What began as a single initiative continues as an ongoing commitment to democratizing the art world. Every edition strengthens a growing global network invested in the future of art.
Submission Date
July 1 – Aug 30, 2022
Winner Annoucement
By Sep 15, 2022
Stay tuned for upcoming competitions!
ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEOS
2022 Winner Announcement Video
2021 Winner Announcement Video
2020 Winner Announcement Video
ART COMPETITION DETAILS
  • WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IS By Sep 15, 2022
  • ART COMPETITION & SUBMISSION DATES IS July 1 – Aug 30, 2022
  • Entries are in still medium: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, prints, collages etc.
  • Artists are required to submit at minimum 5 to a maximum of 25 artworks.
  • Competition artwork submission is free and open to all artists worldwide.
  1. Create a free ARTDEX account and profile if you’re not a current member to our website;
  2. Upload submission artworks to your account;
  3. Create a collection under the title “2022 Art Competition”;
  4. Move all the submitting artworks to the “2022 Art Competition” collection to be reviewed by the art industry jurors.
ARTDEX AWARDS
alt="Surreal symbolic painting showing blindfolded figures, a dystopian city, and abstract fish in the sky
Grand Prize Winner
HERY SUDIONO (Indonesia)

Dark sculptural artwork combining smooth black forms with raw stone texture on a pedestal
Second Prize
 Winner
DANIEL PENZUTTI (Argentina)

Mixed media collage of a woman holding her head surrounded by digital and social media elements
Third Prize
 Winner
CLARA ADEN (Nigeria)

Modern geometric abstract painting with vibrant shapes and intersecting lines
Fourth Prize
 Winner
RICCARDO LIOTTA (Italy)

Colorful patterned painting of two children with geometric and symbolic background elements
Fifth Prize
 Winner
EMMANUEL OKONKWO (Nigeria)

@shogstars_is_art
AYOKUNMI SHOGA 
@cantwell57
CHASE CANTWELL

@mairimperezroca
MAIRIM PEREZ ROCA
@marcelspeet
MARCEL SPEET
@painting.myfeelings
SOGAND BASHASH
Cynthia Allen
Executive Committee of the New York Theatre Critics’ Organization, and the Founding Co-Festival Director of HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction & Arts Festival
Carli Beseau
Executive Director of Programs and Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nathan Meltz
Artist, Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Founder/Curator of the East Coast National Screenprint Biennial
Elizabeth Stoner
Associate Director, Registrar at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt
Richard Turnbull
Artist, Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, History of Art Dept., Lecturer at MoMA & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Two people embracing outdoors with their faces covered by fabric in a surreal photograph
Grand Prize Winner
STEPHEN MOF (Nigeria)

Minimal abstract metallic composition with curved circular forms and smooth gradients
Second Prize
 Winner
FRANCENE LEVINSON (USA)

Textured abstract artwork resembling a cracked rock formation with layered surfaces
Second Prize
 Winner
CARLOS SÁNCHEZ MAYDANA (Spain)

Stylized digital portrait of a woman with large afro hairstyle and reflective sunglasses
Third Prize
 Winner
IAN MATIAS (Brazil)

Black and white close-up of a human eye with a tear and camera reflection in the pupil
Third Prize
 Winner
TAIWO ISIMI (Nigeria)

Layered artistic photograph of historic European architecture with overlapping textures
Third Prize
 Winner
BRUT CARNIOLLUS (Slovenia)

Portrait of a woman with henna patterns and traditional puppets in a richly decorated background
Fourth Prize
 Winner
DHIRAJ KHANDELWAL (India)

Two figures wrapped in colorful scarves pulling against each other on a vibrant magenta background
Fourth Prize
 Winner
ISMAIL ODETOLA (Nigeria)

Abstract black and white painting with rough expressive brush strokes and textured composition
Fourth Prize
 Winner
PEISY TING (Malaysia)

Contemporary portrait painting of a figure with textured black face and patterned clothing on a green background
Fourth Prize
 Winner
ERIC ODARTEY (Ghana)

@erikbrede71
ERIK BREDE
@riccardoliotta.art
RICCARDO LIOTTA

@theklapapadopoulou
THEKLA GEORGIOU PAPADOPOULOU
@amarsingha10
AMAR SINGHA
@valvescovi
VALERIE VESCOVI
Cynthia Allen
Executive Committee of the New York Theatre Critics’ Organization, and the Founding Co-Festival Director of HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction & Arts Festival
Carli Beseau
Executive Director of Programs and Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nathan Meltz
Artist, Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Founder/Curator of the East Coast National Screenprint Biennial
Elizabeth Stoner
Associate Director, Registrar at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt
Richard Turnbull
Artist, Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, History of Art Dept., Lecturer at MoMA & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Abstract painting with a white background, featuring large red oval shapes resembling petals or leaves scattered across the upper half, and sweeping black and pink brushstrokes along the bottom.
Grand Prize Winner
KAZUHIRO HIGASHI (Japan)

A detailed pencil drawing of a man with short hair and a trimmed beard, sitting with one knee up, wearing a worn shirt and holding a thick rope, with fishing nets beside him.
Second Prize
 Winner
CLARA ADEN (Nigeria)

A regal tiger sits on a throne in a forest surrounded by a zebra, deer, peacocks, and monkeys. Hot air balloons float above. A gold frame, balloons, and animals highlight an imaginative, whimsical scene.
Second Prize
 Winner
MANISHA AGRAWAL (India)

A painted portrait of a person with traditional facial markings, wearing a blue and yellow coat, sitting with hands in chains and holding a green book against a neutral background.
Third Prize
 Winner
OBIORA NWANKWO (Nigeria)

Abstract painting with bold, swirling brushstrokes in purple, black, yellow, white, and green, featuring textured layers and streaks with both curved and angular shapes, creating a dynamic and energetic composition.
Third Prize
 Winner
TERESE ANDERSSON (Finland)

Abstract painting of two human figures embracing, rendered in shades of pink and red, with blurred features. The background features sweeping purple and blue shapes creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.
Third Prize
 Winner
LEEMOUR PELLI (USA)

A stylized painting of a person diving into water, with their body partially submerged and distorted by reflections. The background shows dark trees and a cloudy sky, creating a surreal, dreamlike scene.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
BEN STEPHENSON (UK/Colombia)

A painting of a person with dark skin, wearing a white shirt and dark pants, sitting on a chair against a green, abstract background. The artwork is mounted on a textured white wall.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
JUAN CARLOS URRUTIA (Argentina)

Abstract digital artwork featuring a mosaic-like pattern in vivid pink, purple, and blue tones. Geometric shapes and lines create a sense of depth, with curved and angular elements layered throughout the composition.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
RICK HURST (USA)

A stylized, colorful painting shows a pink, patterned cow with a horn reclining near a blue and red tree. A small bird and flowers decorate the ground beneath them on a golden yellow and gray background.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
LALTU PESWANI KANAKIA (India)

@dukazeiko
ZEIKO DUKA
@barnafazakas
BARNA FAZAKAS

@catalin.ilinca.art
CATALIN ILINCA
@henatayeb
HENA TAYEB
@ninatokhtomanvaletova_art
NINA TOKHTAMAN VALETOVA
@thomas_vanoost
THOMAS VANOOST
Cynthia Allen
Executive Committee of the New York Theatre Critics’ Organization, and the Founding Co-Festival Director of HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction & Arts Festival
Carli Beseau
Executive Director of Programs and Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nathan Meltz
Artist, Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Founder/Curator of the East Coast National Screenprint Biennial
Elizabeth Stoner
Associate Director, Registrar at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt
Richard Turnbull
Artist, Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, History of Art Dept., Lecturer at MoMA & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Abstract painting depicting a distorted, intertwined figure with flowing lines and textured brushstrokes in shades of beige, brown, gray, and blue, set against a light blue background. The composition is expressive and dynamic.
Grand Prize Winner
AIRTON BRUNO (Brazil)

A white sculptural artwork featuring multiple rounded, elongated, and irregularly shaped forms clustered together on a rectangular base, resembling soft, oversized droplets or cushions.
Second Prize
 Winner
SVETLANA BOGATCHEVA (Finland)

A person in a red and white striped shirt with a cloth over their head uses a vintage camera to photograph a bitten apple hanging on a hook, with petals and odd objects floating around against a plain background.
Second Prize
 Winner
ZAKIR HUSAIN SHAIKH (India)

Abstract painting featuring bold shapes in pink, white, black, red, grey, and blue. Overlapping organic and geometric forms create a dynamic, layered composition with curved and angular lines throughout.
Third Prize
 Winner
KAZUHIRO HIGASHI (Japan)

A stylish person with long braids sits sideways on a chair, wearing a brown trench coat, colorful pants, and black shoes. An orange background with a white circle and a vase of flowers is beside them.
Third Prize
 Winner
AYOKUNMI SHOGA (Nigeria)

A black-and-white photo of people on a beach, including a shirtless man posing with raised arms, a uniformed officer, and others in swimwear. Some are walking, while others observe the scene. A shed and trees are in the background.
Third Prize
 Winner
ISMUNDVISION (Sweden)

Abstract digital art showing a glowing yellow oval above a purple, fan-like shape, both radiating fine, wispy lines on a dark background, resembling an ethereal figure or energy field.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
FRANCENE LEVINSON (USA)

Fourth Prize
 Winner
VIDUR SETHI (India)

A painted portrait of a man with short brown hair in a collared shirt, split with blue tones on the left and red tones on the right. The abstract background features swirling streaks of blue and red.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
RACHEL FERRIMAN (South Africa)

Abstract artwork featuring swirling, overlapping brushstrokes in shades of black, white, green, and blue on a speckled, textured background, creating a dynamic and chaotic visual effect.
Fourth Prize
 Winner
NICHOLAS LOKASAMITA (Indonesia)

@noumedacarbone
NOUMEDA CARBONE
@william.faulkner.50309277
WILLIAM FAULKNER

@payamyasini
PAYAM YASINI
@prokopigorjeno
IGOR EUGEN PROKOP
@nistychatha
NISTY WIZY
Cynthia Allen
Executive Committee of the New York Theatre Critics’ Organization, and the Founding Co-Festival Director of HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction & Arts Festival
Carli Beseau
Executive Director of Programs and Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nathan Meltz
Artist, Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Founder/Curator of the East Coast National Screenprint Biennial
Elizabeth Stoner
Associate Director, Registrar at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt
Richard Turnbull
Artist, Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, History of Art Dept., Lecturer at MoMA & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A framed artwork depicts a white silhouette of a police officer raising a baton over a person on their knees, set against a blue background.
Winner
TIMUR YORK (USA)

Abstract geometric painting featuring intersecting angular shapes in blue, yellow, and teal tones on a black background, with sharp lines, overlapping polygons, and minimalistic graphic details throughout.
Winner
RICCARDO LIOTTA (Italy)

A woman sits on a beach chair holding two hats, looking at a man lying on a towel with a dog on his chest; a woman in a blue bikini bends over nearby, and an orange-striped umbrella and a Coke bottle are on the sand.
Winner
JESSICA ALAZRAKI (Mexico)

A glass display with glowing, swirling Elvish script from The Lord of the Rings sits in a dimly lit, ornate room with carved wood and a large painting above.
Winner
PENELOPE CHIARA COCCHI (Italy)

Abstract illustration featuring curved, layered shapes in blue, white, black, and maroon on a black background, creating a flowing, wave-like composition.
Winner
BRUT CARNIOLLUS (Slovenia)

A still life painting featuring three oranges and a yellow fruit on a plate, a glass of water, a brown jar, and a ceramic pot arranged on a wooden table with a white cloth.
Winner
PETER COLQUHOUN (USA)

@kristinpavlick
KRISTIN PAVLICK
@bluepainter357
PASCAL LECOCQ

@myleshuntart
MYLES HUNT
@kazuhiro.higashi
Kazuhiro Higashi
Cynthia Allen
Executive Committee of the New York Theatre Critics’ Organization, and the Founding Co-Festival Director of HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction & Arts Festival
Carli Beseau
Executive Director of Programs and Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Nathan Meltz
Artist, Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Founder/Curator of the East Coast National Screenprint Biennial
Elizabeth Stoner
Associate Director, Registrar at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt
Richard Turnbull
Artist, Professor at The Fashion Institute of Technology, History of Art Dept., Lecturer at MoMA & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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