New York Art Competitions | International Art & Photography Contests
Opening reception, Agora Gallery, Chelsea
40th CIFAC opening reception
Opening reception, Agora Gallery, Chelsea
Photography competition exhibition
Since 1984 · Open to artists worldwide

Your work, exhibited in Chelsea, New York.

International juried competitions for painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more. Selected artists exhibit at Agora Gallery in the heart of Chelsea.

1984established
41editions of the Fine Art competition
5cash awards in each competition
Chelsea530 West 25th Street, New York
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Choose your competition

Three competitions are taking entries. Each one ends with an exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea.

Lewis Bangham, Sister Green
Entries are open

A Fresh Perspective on Contemporary Art

Our flagship competition, welcoming painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed media artists and other visual artists worldwide.

  • Deadline May 4, 2027
  • $55 until Dec 31, then $65
Anibal Barreiros, Aura
Entries are still open

A Fresh Look at Contemporary Photography

An international competition for photographers who bring fresh perspectives, distinctive voices and new approaches.

  • Deadline extended to November 8
Cars Reimagined
Cars Reimagined
Entries are still open

Art, Design, and the Automobile Reimagined

The automobile as a subject for creative expression: painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators and digital artists worldwide.

  • Deadline January 26, 2027
  • Exhibited at Agora Gallery
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Why artists enter

What every selected artist gets, in every competition.

01

Exhibition in Chelsea, NY

Exhibit at Agora Gallery on West 25th Street, alongside artists, collectors and the New York art community.

02

Promotion & exposure

A personalized press release from Agora Gallery's PR team, with chances for publication, newsletter and ARTmine features.

03

Awards & prizes

Five artists in each competition receive cash awards, with more publication and promotion benefits.

04

International recognition

Recognition from an international jury. Honorable Mention recipients get a free entry to the next competition.

On the walls in Chelsea

A few of the works selected in past competitions.

Ryn Clarke Peonies Everywhere
Hana Lock Yoasobi
Allison Plass Harlan in Blue
Caterina Pacialeo Singularity
Anna Togrye The World Without Us
Frederick Wong Seoul Design Center
See past results →
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Walk through the gallery

See the space before you enter: a 360° tour of a past exhibition, and our competitions on video.

All videos on our YouTube channel →
In their words

Artists on exhibiting in New York

“I was thrilled to attend the opening in person and meet so many talented artists. Everyone behind the scenes at Agora and NYAC was kind and professional. The entire experience was superb.”

Heidi MargocsyUnited States · 6th Photography Competition

“A fantastic experience showing at Agora Gallery. The work was diverse yet cohesive and curated with care by a thoughtful, engaging staff. We also had a great turnout for the opening.”

Jay HatfieldUnited States · 39th Fine Art Competition

“If you are thousands of kilometers away, it’s important that your questions are answered quickly and you always have the feeling of someone there to help you. I felt safe in contact with the staff.”

Thomas SchlerethGermany · 5th Photography Competition

“I decided to [join] this platform as an avenue for me to send my message. And I’m very happy with Agora Gallery and the Chelsea International [Fine] Art Competition putting all this together for us artists.”

Sunday OlaniyiNigeria / United States · 37th Fine Art Competition
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