All Competitions
Juried competitions. Chelsea, New York.
Two flagship international competitions run each year — plus a rotating series of themed competitions — all exhibited at Agora Gallery in the heart of Chelsea.
What artists receive
Recognition that travels beyond the gallery walls
Exhibition in Chelsea
Collective exhibition at Agora Gallery — 530 West 25th Street, one of the world's most recognized gallery districts.
Cash Prizes
CIPC: $500 each to 5 selected artists. CIFAC: $1,000 each to 5 selected artists.
Year-Long Feature on ARTmine
Full year of visibility on ARTmine.com — Agora Gallery's curated online gallery, reaching collectors worldwide.
Publication in ArtisSpectrum
Featured in ArtisSpectrum, Agora Gallery's international contemporary art publication.
Social Media Promotion
Work shared across NYAC and Agora Gallery's channels — collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Agora Gallery Newsletter
Dedicated feature sent to thousands of collectors, gallerists, and art professionals.
Honorable Mention
Complimentary entry to the next edition — an invitation to return and compete again.
Art of Light Award
A selected CIPC photographer receives a premium Harlowe professional lighting kit.
Flagship Competitions
Open for Entries
Throughout the Year
Themed competitions
Beyond the flagship competitions, NYAC runs a rotating series of themed competitions — each built around a distinct idea, reaching the same international audience at Agora Gallery in New York.
An international fine art competition celebrating the artistic and cultural power of the automobile. Fine art in any medium.
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NY Resilience Award: Healing Through Art
A juried art exhibition and charity sale in the heart of New York, celebrating hope, resilience, and recovery from trauma.
Metropolitan Melodies
Where music and visual art converge — a competition drawing on the rhythms and energy of urban musical life.
Identity in the Modern World
A juried competition exploring questions of selfhood, belonging, and cultural identity in contemporary art.
The Archive
Competitions before 2023From the artists
In their own words
"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, curated with care by a thoughtful, engaging staff — with a great turnout for the opening."
"This prize gave me confidence, a chance to travel to New York, and an opportunity to show my artwork. Seeing visitors' reactions felt like a dream — proof that art crosses any language."
