Dedicated to discovering and presenting new talent
NY Art Competitions is a division of The New York Fine Arts Group, that was established in 1984 by the late Miki Stiles, an artist who wanted to break into the NY art market and opened her own gallery, Agora Gallery. Ever since, NY Art Competitions has been providing artists/with competition opportunities to benefit them in advancing in their careers and promoting their work to a greater audience. Our competitions for artists and photographers from around the world offer awards such as cash prizes, international exposure, participation in art fairs and exhibitions. New York Art Competitions hosts two (2) annual juried art competitions. Artists may enter more than one competition.
Our Team
Carolina Carilo
Competitions Coordinator, has a BFA in Fine Arts and a postgraduate degree in Art Education. Carolina has worked many years organizing competitions, and being an artist herself she loves assisting artists during the competitions.
Nicole Conquilla
Customer Service Assistant
Christine Eyana
Customer Service Assistant
Erizalde Panergo
Customer Service Assistant
Artists Testimonials
Participating in this art competition has been a meaningful and transformative experience that has strengthened my confidence in my work and in myself as an artist. It has motivated me to continue exploring, creating and sharing my art with the world. If you (as an artist) have the opportunity to participate in an art contest, I encourage you to do so. No matter the end result, the experience itself will be valuable and will provide you with unparalleled personal growth and satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to show your talent and let your artistic voice resonate!
Gliser Fuentes Mena, Cuba, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Gliser Fuentes Mena, Cuba, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I found The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition to be a very positive experience. Everyone I dealt with from the gallery was extremely professional and helpful. The exhibit was thoughtfully arranged, and I enjoyed meeting and talking with the other exhibiting artists at the opening reception which had an impressive turn-out!
Carol Levine, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Carol Levine, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Just wanted to thank you for putting on, what I thought, was a super show. It looked fabulous and the reception seemed to be very well attended……especially for August. The extremely positive response to my work was insightful and reaffirmed that environmental art will be a big coming thing.
Marc Vuillermoz, France, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Marc Vuillermoz, France, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Being part of the Photo Competition show at the Agora Gallery was a great experience. The team was very helpful and supportive. It was an honor to be included with all the other artists and the show itself was top notch! I will definitely enter again! Thank you to Agora and NY Art Competitions!
Spencer Frazer, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Spencer Frazer, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
My experience with Agora gallery and the CIPC has been solid from start to finish. Forthright, proactive, professional, helpful, communication throughout. The exhibition itself was well put together and looked great at every level. Thanks for everything!
Bradly Dever Treadaway, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Bradly Dever Treadaway, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Being part of the Photo Competition show at the Agora Gallery was a great experience. The team was very helpful and supportive. It was an honor to be included with all the other artists and the show itself was top notch! I will definitely enter again! Thank you to Agora and NY Art Competitions!
Morgan Anderson, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Morgan Anderson, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
I would HIGHLY recommend that anyone thinking about entering the competition should do so. It was an absolutely amazing experience and I could not believe how packed the opening reception was, at points it was getting hard to move! It was great fun, great exposure, great space and hopefully won’t be the last time!
Bill Stephens (Billamack), United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Bill Stephens (Billamack), United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Being invited and involved with the Chelsea International Photography competition was a wonderful and seamless experience. Every one was beyond helpful, cordial and well organized re getting the work there. The collection of images was fabulous- I was honored to have made the cut. Opening night was a wonderful event-so many interested viewers, and fellow artists. Many thanks for the opportunity to show my work in Chelsea!
Jo Ann Chau, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Jo Ann Chau, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
The Chelsea International Photography Competition was a wonderful experience for me! The Gallery is situated in the heart of the Manhattan Art District and is a lovely exhibition space. The team at the Agora Gallery was very efficient and professional. Their social media promotion is a boost for any artist! This is an opportunity not to be missed!
Monique Fillion, Canada, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Monique Fillion, Canada, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Thanks to Agora Gallery for a memorable week. The professional exhibition arrangement makes everyone’s works shine in the exhibition hall. We tell the story of creation with the guests. This is the proudest moment for every artist. And thanks to the jurors for their choice. It’s great to see so many wonderful artists publicly creating Spaces. Photography is the medium through which we record our lives and create stories. We all have a presence here.
Man Zhu, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Man Zhu, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
My overall impression was that the competition and exhibition were very well prepared. The gallery is well maintained and the personnel was impeccable. Hopefully I will have more collaborations in the future. I strongly recommend artists to apply to the Chelsea International Fine Art competition.
Sonia Indelicato Roseval, Canada, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Sonia Indelicato Roseval, Canada, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
It was a “wow” moment for me to display my work with artists from different countries. The whole process of the competition is so enriching and educating, rather its jurying, displaying of artworks, marketing and corresponding. It is remarkable to have a chance to work with the very enthusiastic team of Agora Gallery with their remarkable efforts. To participate in the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is the best chance for any artists to show their work in front of the New York audience. It was overall a memorable experience.
Bhairavi Modi, India, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Bhairavi Modi, India, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I was honored to be part of the 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Collective exhibition. During all the period, communications with the members of the Agora Gallery has been perfect, constant and always supportive. My picture was digitally exhibited and I think that this has been a great opportunity to show my work to a wider audience, that’s why I warmly suggest to other artist to participate to the future competition.
Ilaria Miani, Italy, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Ilaria Miani, Italy, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I attended the competition on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato. Thanks to the efforts of the organizers, we had a wonderful experience. Not only was it a valuable experience to be able to exhibit at Agora Gallery, it was also very exciting for me to be able to exchange ideas with artists from all over the world and to hear the evaluations of the people in New York who are connoisseurs of art. I hope that everyone will experience this challenge and sense of accomplishment!
Tomoko Kato on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato, Japan, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Tomoko Kato on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato, Japan, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
It was wonderful to be part of the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. They gave a great platform for my work to the international art market even during the peak of the pandemic when it was hard to reach an audience. I also felt a lot of warmth from Agora Gallery staff who got in touch with me during the exhibition. Communication was also clear from day one. It was extremely satisfying to see my work in the gallery; everything about it was just perfect.
Shubhi Gupta, Singapore, 2020 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Shubhi Gupta, Singapore, 2020 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I absolutely loved being part of The 2020 Chelsea International Photography Competition. The team was super professional and supportive during the process. I unfortunately couldn’t attend but felt confident in sending my image across the Ocean and loved seeing the images of “Serenity” in the gallery during the exhibition. I encourage artists to enter and to make the most of the opportunity and look forward to potentially exhibiting in the future.
Marina de Wit, New Zealand, 2019/2020, Selected Artist for The Photography Competition
Marina de Wit, New Zealand, 2019/2020, Selected Artist for The Photography Competition
I found The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition to be a very positive experience. Everyone I dealt with from the gallery was extremely professional and helpful. The exhibit was thoughtfully arranged, and I enjoyed meeting and talking with the other exhibiting artists at the opening reception which had an impressive turn-out!
Carol Levine, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Carol Levine, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Participating in this art competition has been a meaningful and transformative experience that has strengthened my confidence in my work and in myself as an artist. It has motivated me to continue exploring, creating and sharing my art with the world. If you (as an artist) have the opportunity to participate in an art contest, I encourage you to do so. No matter the end result, the experience itself will be valuable and will provide you with unparalleled personal growth and satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to show your talent and let your artistic voice resonate!
Gliser Fuentes Mena, Cuba, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Gliser Fuentes Mena, Cuba, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Being part of the Photo Competition show at the Agora Gallery was a great experience. The team was very helpful and supportive. It was an honor to be included with all the other artists and the show itself was top notch! I will definitely enter again! Thank you to Agora and NY Art Competitions!
Spencer Frazer, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Spencer Frazer, United States, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Just wanted to thank you for putting on, what I thought, was a super show. It looked fabulous and the reception seemed to be very well attended……especially for August. The extremely positive response to my work was insightful and reaffirmed that environmental art will be a big coming thing.
Marc Vuillermoz, France, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Marc Vuillermoz, France, 2022/2023 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
My experience with Agora gallery and the CIPC has been solid from start to finish. Forthright, proactive, professional, helpful, communication throughout. The exhibition itself was well put together and looked great at every level. Thanks for everything!
Bradly Dever Treadaway, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Bradly Dever Treadaway, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Being part of the Photo Competition show at the Agora Gallery was a great experience. The team was very helpful and supportive. It was an honor to be included with all the other artists and the show itself was top notch! I will definitely enter again! Thank you to Agora and NY Art Competitions!
Morgan Anderson, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Morgan Anderson, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
I would HIGHLY recommend that anyone thinking about entering the competition should do so. It was an absolutely amazing experience and I could not believe how packed the opening reception was, at points it was getting hard to move! It was great fun, great exposure, great space and hopefully won’t be the last time!
Bill Stephens (Billamack), United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Bill Stephens (Billamack), United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Being invited and involved with the Chelsea International Photography competition was a wonderful and seamless experience. Every one was beyond helpful, cordial and well organized re getting the work there. The collection of images was fabulous- I was honored to have made the cut. Opening night was a wonderful event-so many interested viewers, and fellow artists. Many thanks for the opportunity to show my work in Chelsea!
Jo Ann Chau, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Jo Ann Chau, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
The Chelsea International Photography Competition was a wonderful experience for me! The Gallery is situated in the heart of the Manhattan Art District and is a lovely exhibition space. The team at the Agora Gallery was very efficient and professional. Their social media promotion is a boost for any artist! This is an opportunity not to be missed!
Monique Fillion, Canada, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Monique Fillion, Canada, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Thanks to Agora Gallery for a memorable week. The professional exhibition arrangement makes everyone’s works shine in the exhibition hall. We tell the story of creation with the guests. This is the proudest moment for every artist. And thanks to the jurors for their choice. It’s great to see so many wonderful artists publicly creating Spaces. Photography is the medium through which we record our lives and create stories. We all have a presence here.
Man Zhu, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
Man Zhu, United States, 2021/2022 Selected Artist for the Photography Competition
I was honored to be part of the 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Collective exhibition. During all the period, communications with the members of the Agora Gallery has been perfect, constant and always supportive. My picture was digitally exhibited and I think that this has been a great opportunity to show my work to a wider audience, that’s why I warmly suggest to other artist to participate to the future competition.
Ilaria Miani, Italy, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Ilaria Miani, Italy, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I attended the competition on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato. Thanks to the efforts of the organizers, we had a wonderful experience. Not only was it a valuable experience to be able to exhibit at Agora Gallery, it was also very exciting for me to be able to exchange ideas with artists from all over the world and to hear the evaluations of the people in New York who are connoisseurs of art. I hope that everyone will experience this challenge and sense of accomplishment!
Tomoko Kato on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato, Japan, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Tomoko Kato on behalf of Hiromitsu Kato, Japan, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
My overall impression was that the competition and exhibition were very well prepared. The gallery is well maintained and the personnel was impeccable. Hopefully I will have more collaborations in the future. I strongly recommend artists to apply to the Chelsea International Fine Art competition.
Sonia Indelicato Roseval, Canada, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Sonia Indelicato Roseval, Canada, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
It was a “wow” moment for me to display my work with artists from different countries. The whole process of the competition is so enriching and educating, rather its jurying, displaying of artworks, marketing and corresponding. It is remarkable to have a chance to work with the very enthusiastic team of Agora Gallery with their remarkable efforts. To participate in the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is the best chance for any artists to show their work in front of the New York audience. It was overall a memorable experience.
Bhairavi Modi, India, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
Bhairavi Modi, India, 2021 Selected Artist for The Chelsea Fine Art Competition
I absolutely loved being part of The 2020 Chelsea International Photography Competition. The team was super professional and supportive during the process. I unfortunately couldn’t attend but felt confident in sending my image across the Ocean and loved seeing the images of “Serenity” in the gallery during the exhibition. I encourage artists to enter and to make the most of the opportunity and look forward to potentially exhibiting in the future.
Marina de Wit, New Zealand, 2019/2020 Selected Artist for The Photography Competition
Marina de Wit, New Zealand, 2019/2020 Selected Artist for The Photography Competition
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