**Introducing Boomer Gallery's groundbreaking invitation** to creators across all visual arts disciplines: the "**Boomer Art Prize.**" We wholeheartedly welcome passionate artists from both local and international backgrounds to submit their works as we embark on a journey to recognize, promote, and support excellence in the ever-evolving realm of art.

Discover a world of endless possibilities as your creative spirit takes renter stage. The Boomer Art Prize is your gateway to unparalleled recognition, promotion, and support, both locally and on the global stage.

**We welcome all artists**, whether emerging or established, to share their unique voices and visions. Our quest is to discover diverse creativity from all corners of the world.

Participation in the Boomer Art Prize offers artists more than just the potential of winning substantial cash prizes and exhibition opportunities. It provides invaluable exposure, with all entries being **viewed by a jury of highly respected figures in the art world.**

**AWARDS & PRIZES**

Successful applicants will receive £10,000 in cash awards + exhibition opportunities in our iconic gallery space from Tower Bridge, London.

* 1st place - £5,000 + a solo show.
* 2nd place - £3,000 + inclusion in two of our group shows.
* 3rd place - £2,000 + inclusion in one of our group shows.
* Numbers 4th to 20th will also be included in one of the group shows.

A jury of experts composed of some of the top minds in contemporary art will debate, review, and score each application:

* **Anthony Fawcett:** Esteemed art critic and historian known for his extensive collaborations with globally-renowned artists. His illustrious career boasts of interactions with icons such as Man Ray, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol, and his guidance in the "Anthony Fawcett Archive" project with the Tate Gallery.
* **Tabish Khan:** An art critic specialising in London's art scene, Tabish is the visual arts editor for Londonist. He regularly contributes to Culture Whisper and writes for FAD's "What's Wrong With Art?" series. Furthermore, his dedication to supporting artists is displayed in his trustee roles at ArtCan and City & Guilds London Art School.
* **Constantin Cosmin:** An internationally acclaimed visual artist and co-founder of Boomer Gallery. As an editor at Boomer Magazine and a featured artist on Artsy, Constantin offers a unique perspective to the panel, drawing from his extensive firsthand experience in the art world.

**What is the selection process?**

1\. All submissions will be reviewed individually, and from the total number of submissions, the jury will preselect 50 artists who will also be shortlisted on our website.

2\. After the preselection, the 50 preselected artists will be contacted individually by our gallery and asked to send additional works (another 2 or 3 pieces) that will help the jury make the final decision (there won’t be another submission fee).

3\. Finally, the jury will select the 20 winners.

**GENERAL INFO**

* Artists of any country, age, and background can apply.
* You can submit works that have been previously exhibited or published.
* There are no thematic limitations.
* 2D works should not exceed 230x230 cm.
* 3D works (sculptures, installations) should not be bigger than 230 cm high and 150 cm wide on any side.
* You can apply with a minimum of 3 works and a maximum of 5.
* Cash awards will be paid to the winners within 48 hours after validating the votes.
* All 20 winners will be contacted individually regarding, exhibition dates, delivery and all the other details.
* The solo show is planned for January 2024, but the exact dates will be mutually agreed upon between the gallery and the winner of the 1st place.
* The group show is scheduled for November 2023\. As mentioned above, all winners will be contacted individually at least three weeks in advance.
* Should any of the winners wish to attend the show in person but face visa restrictions, we will provide a letter of recommendation. This letter will be stamped and signed by both the gallery and the three esteemed judges of this grand competition.

**ENTRY FEES**

For a nominal fee of only £35, you can submit three of your works to the Boomer Art Prize. We understand the value of your artistic contribution, and we want to ensure that this opportunity is accessible to all passionate artists. Each additional work beyond the initial three carries a minimal cost of just £10\. Rest assured that every penny from the submission fee goes towards supporting the administrative costs that make this grand event possible.

**IMPORTANT DATES**

* The open call will run from June 27, 2023, until September 25, 2023.
* The 50 preselected artists will be listed on our website on October 10, 2023.
* On October 20, 2023, the jury will meet and select the 20 winners of the competition.
* The final results will be available on our website on October 22, 2023.

**SUBMISSION INFO**

Eligible media, but not limited to: paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, prints, textiles, illustrations, digital art, poems, video art, AI-assisted art, etc.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE**

Artists are required to:

* Complete the online form.
* Submit up to 5 images in digital format (max. 5 MB file size).
* Pay a non-refundable application fee.

**How can I make a submission?**

Submit Your Artwork at http://boomergallery.co.uk

**Important!**

Kindly note that we don't contact each artist individually regarding the open call results. Please make sure to check our website on October 22, 2023, to see the results. Only the 50 preselected artists will be contacted individually.

  
**Good luck to all participants!**

The Boomer Art Prize: £10,000 in Cash Awards | Open Call

At TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS we recognize, honor and connect talented photographers from around the world to new audiences and new eyes in the creative circles of Tokyo, Japan. The competition is open to everyone and we invite photographers from all over the world to enter their work.

  
Winners are selected by our esteemed jury of photographers and leaders in the photography world and are awarded the TIFA trophy, cash prizes, extensive publicity showcasing their work to a worldwide audience, and much more.

  
Tokyo International Foto Awards winners receive significant, international publicity and exposure. In contrast to many other photography awards, all the associated perks of winning TIFA are included in your entry fee. We provide extensive media exposure through our magazine and newspaper partners distributing and promoting winners works.

  

Artists are responsible for any production costs for the works submitted.

* Work exhibited in Tokyo and beyond
* **TIFA Photographer of the Year:** $3,000 cash prize
* **New Talent of the Year:** $2,000 cash prize
* **First Place Category Winners:** $100

Tokyo International Foto Awards

The Serpa International Award for Picturebooks is an initiative by the Serpa Town Council in partnership with the publisher Planeta Tangerina. This biennial award aims to develop the literary and artistic quality of the picturebook as a medium, while encouraging the creation of new projects in this area.

  
* Any picturebook projects with an original concept and/or narrative can be submitted to the award.

  
* Entries don't necessarily have to be aimed exclusively at a children or young adults, but they shouldn't exclude this target audience. The jury will value proposals with an approach and richness that appeals to both children and adults.

A single cash prize of €4,000 will be awarded to the winning submission. Of this total, €1,500 corresponds to an advance on copyright for the publication of the first edition of the work in Portugal by the publisher Planeta Tangerina, which will sign the necessary publication contract(s) with the winning author(s).

  
The award therefore includes the publication of the book in Portuguese by the same publisher, which may also negotiate its sale to other languages and countries.

The Serpa International Award for Picturebooks

The BARON PRIZE is a biannual award, which recognises artists, photographers and filmmakers who have created projects investigating gender, sex, sexuality and identity politics. 

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The winner will be announced in November 2023 and the winner’s prize is a £2000 cash prize plus a £1000 Baron gift box containing Baron Books and merch.

The Baron Prize

The August theme for the ART street Regular Illustration Contest is “Slice of Life!”

  
Repeated days of life go by without our intention, without doing anything special. But when they are depicted in a work of art, our ordinary lives are instantly transformed into extraordinary scenes.

  
We welcome artists depicting any life you like for your artwork: the life you know or the life in a parallel world.

Grand Prize：50,000 JPY

Excellence Award：10,000 JPY

Morning Scene Award：10,000 JPY

Daytime Scene Award：10,000 JPY

Dusk Scene Award：10,000 JPY

Night Scene Award：10,000 JPY

"Slice of Life" ARTstreet Illustration Contest

"Beautiful Landscapes" serves as a visual celebration of our planet's diverse and captivating environments, where mountains stand tall, deserts whisper stories of resilience, water flows with grace, forests hum with life, and plains stretch as far as the eye can see. These enchanting terrains of inspiration beckon us to explore the wonders of nature and discover the extraordinary within our everyday world.

  
The delicate balance of our ecosystems is reflected in the beauty of landscapes. By capturing and showcasing their magnificence, we emphasize the urgent need to take action to protect them. "Beautiful Landscapes" is a reminder to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living beings and the critical role we play in safeguarding our planet's natural heritage.

  
The contest is divided into two categories:

Category 1 - **Camera:** Images clicked using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras

Category 2 - **Mobile:** Images clicked using mobile/smartphone cameras

  
The Jury will shortlist the images in each category for the Global Photo Festival (30 images), which will be held in February 2024\. The shortlisted photos will be exhibited on our website www.greenstorm.green for the public to vote. The winners will be chosen based on the marks the jury awarded during the shortlist plus the public votes obtained during the website exhibition.

The finalists (the entries shortlisted for the exhibition) and the winners will be recognised at an Online/offline Award Ceremony to be held in April 2024\. Finalists will be awarded a certificate of appreciation.

  
* **Winner of Category 1**: USD 10,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* **Runner-up in Category 1**: USD 5,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* **Second Runner-up in Category 1**: USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* **Three Special Mentions**: USD 1,000 cash prize each, certificate and medallion.
* **Winner of Category 2**: USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* **Runner-up in Category 2**: USD 2,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* **Second Runner-up in Category 2**: USD 1,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
* We also have prizes worth **3000 USD dedicated to student participants** in both the Camera and Mobile categories.

  

"Beautiful Landscapes" Global Photography Award

The 13th Annual _PleinAir_ Salon is a monthly, online art competition that awards $50,000 throughout the year. With 19 categories to choose from, and the ability to enter multiple paintings, there are numerous opportunities to win! All 23 monthly winners are automatically entered into the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and their painting featured on the cover of _PleinAir_ Magazine. _PleinAir_ is currently the #1 representational art magazine at Barnes & Noble. In addition to the $50,000 in all cash prizes, winners are promoted through our various magazines, newsletters, and social platforms, helping to increase their reach to potential collectors. 

  

 All 23 monthly winners are automatically entered into the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives a check for $15,000 and their painting featured on the cover of _PleinAir_ Magazine.

October PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition

The Koi Artist Award is a tribute to the boundless creativity that artists bring to the world. This award aims to recognize artists who embark on their own transformative journeys improving their artistic career.

  
We believe in fostering a global community where artists thrive, regardless of their stage in the artistic journey. The Koi Artist Award seeks to provide a platform that celebrates both emerging and established artists, honoring their dedication to their chosen visual mediums. Art knows no boundaries, and neither does the Koi Artist Award. We welcome submissions from artists around the world, spanning diverse styles, techniques, and perspectives.
  
  

* Month-long virtual exhibition
* 1st Place Winner: $300 USD
* 2nd Place Winner: $150 USD
* 3rd Place Winner: $50 USD

The Koi Artist Award

Vermont Studio Center (VSC), founded in 1984, is an international residency program for visual artists and writers in Johnson, a village nestled in the Green Mountains of northern Vermont. VSC’s mission is to provide studio residencies in an inclusive, international community honoring creative work as the communication of spirit through form. VSC’s Visiting Artists & Writers Program invites renowned visual artists and writers to join our creative community to mentor residents, present readings and give talks, which are free and open to the public. All residents are provided with private accommodations, private studio space, all meals, and access to local amenities. 

  
For this application period VSC will award full and partial fellowships and invite residents to join us in 2024\. Fellowships offer full funding to artists and writers with exceptional work and will be offered based on scheduling needs and calendar restrictions. Residency sessions are approximately 2, 3, and 4-weeks. Each residency is an opportunity to create and connect in a supportive community where you can further develop your practice. 

  
Applications accepted August 29 – October 1, 2023 via SlideRoom. To apply, please follow all application guidelines and submit a $25 application fee. https://vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships 

Vermont Studio Center | 80 Pearl Street, PO Box 613, Johnson, VT 05656, USA 

Contact: admissions@vermontstudiocenter.org or 802-635-2727 

All residents are provided with private accommodations, private studio space, all meals, and access to local amenities. 

  

Vermont Studio Center - Open Call For Applications

We are now inviting applications for the fifth cohort of SAADA's **Archival Creators Fellowship Program**. This year’s fellowship theme is **_intersections_**.

  
SAADA is at the forefront of advancing a community-driven approach to archival collecting, where archival work is done _by_ and _with_ the community, and not just for the community. Through the **Archival Creators Fellowship Program**, fellows partner with SAADA to create archival collections that reflect the histories and perspectives of marginalized groups within the South Asian American community. These include, but are not limited to, communities that are working class, undocumented, LGBTQ+, Dalit, Muslim, Indo-Caribbean, or otherwise excluded or overlooked in mainstream South Asian American narratives.

  
Three fellows will be selected for the 2024 cohort. This year's fellowship is made possible with support from the . Fellows will each receive a $5,000 stipend, $1,500 project budget, and $1,000 advisory group budget, along with travel expenses for the in-person convening in Philadelphia.

**Fellowship Commitment**

During the fellowship period, fellows will be responsible for:

* Dedicating approximately 8-10 hours/week to your project over the duration of the fellowship period.
* Participating in an in-person convening in Philadelphia.
* Participating in bi-weekly video calls with fellowship cohort and SAADA staff.
* Convening a community-based advisory group to support your project.
* Conducting 10 oral history interviews and collecting related archival materials.
* Developing an online exhibit for the SAADA website, including working with an artist to create original artwork for the exhibit.

  
**Fellowship Support**

Fellows will receive:

* A stipend of $5,000 (paid in three installments over the fellowship period).
* A budget of $1,500 to cover equipment costs, artist collaborators, and other project expenses.
* A $1,000 budget to provide honoraria for community-based advisory group members.
* Training on oral history methodology and digital archival practices from SAADA staff and advisors.
* Support and guidance from SAADA staff and advisors throughout the duration of your project.

  

Archival Creators Fellowship Program (2024)

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