Since 1984 · Open to artists worldwide
Your work, exhibited in Chelsea, New York.
NY Art Competitions hosts international juried competitions for artists working across painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Enter, have your work reviewed by professional jurors, and if selected, exhibit at Agora Gallery in the heart of New York City's Chelsea art district.
Est. 1984 · 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea · New York
Entries Are Still Open
A Fresh Look at Contemporary Photography
An international competition celebrating photographers who bring fresh perspectives, distinctive voices, and innovative approaches to contemporary photography.
Deadline: November 3 · 30 photographers selected for Chelsea exhibition
Early Bird Entries Are Open
A Fresh Perspective on Contemporary Art
Our flagship competition celebrates diverse and original approaches to contemporary visual art, welcoming painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed media artists, and other visual artists worldwide.
Early Bird Deadline: October 5 · 7 artworks for $49
Entries Are Still Open
Art, Design, and the Automobile Reimagined
An international fine art competition celebrating the automobile as a subject for creative expression. Open to painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, digital artists, and other visual artists worldwide, the competition invites original interpretations of the car, its form, culture, and place in modern life.
Deadline: January 26, 2027 · Selected works exhibited at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York
Why Artists Enter Our Competitions?
Exhibition in Chelsea, NY
Exhibit at Agora Gallery on West 25th Street, in the heart of Chelsea, alongside artists, collectors, and the New York art community.
Promotion & Exposure
Receive a personalized press release from Agora Gallery's PR team, with additional opportunities for publication, newsletter, and ARTmine features.
Awards & Prizes
Five artists in each competition receive cash awards, with additional publication and promotional benefits available.
International Recognition
Gain recognition from an international jury, with Honorable Mention recipients receiving complimentary entry to the next competition.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
