II EDITION – 2026

PAINT AND SURPRISE US

Express yourself on the canvas, where every stroke counts. More than €90.000 in prizes await your masterpiece.

WE'LL BE BACK ON

DECEMBER 18th

Stay tuned for the roadmap dates

A competition with global impact

A window to the world of art. An exciting contest of all painters and all styles

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE bursts onto the Internet to shine since its first edition as one of the most outstanding artistic competitions on the world scene. Painters from all corners of the planet are called to conquer one of the 18 cash prizes or the numerous awards for painting material, training or promotion. A broad representation of the 100 finalists will exhibit in Madrid.

Main Categories

Urban and Industrial Landscape

The action of man on the territory, as a consequence of the development of productive activities or consumption over time.

Natural and Outdoor Landscape

The poetry of the earth, written with mountains and rivers, on the eternal canvas of the landscape.

Animals and Wildlife

The melody of animal life, pets and wildlife intertwine in a dance of companionship and freedom.

Still Life and Everyday Objects

The silent poetry of still life and everyday objects, where light embraces details and forms, transforming the ordinary into a work of art that celebrates the hidden beauty in the commonplace.

Figure and Portrait

The lively expression of the figurative, where lines and nuances bring the essence of the human form to life.

Fantasy and Imaginative

The magical realm of fantasy, where vibrant colors and whimsical forms intertwine in a charming dance. Each work is a portal to extraordinary worlds.

Young painters

Freshness and passion, architects of innovative visual worlds, strokes overflowing with creative energy, exploring new perspectives, and challenging conventions.

FUSION Categories

ABSTRACTION

FUSION TARTGET

The fascinating exploration of abstraction, creative freedom, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in a universe of personal and emotional interpretation. An artistic language that challenges reality.

conceptual and collage

FUSION TARTGET

The avant-garde expression of the contemporary and the art of collage, exploring the fusion of styles and materials on a canvas that defies conventions and celebrates creativity in constant evolution.

TECHNICAL Categories

DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION

DRAWING TARTGET

The captivating art of drawing and illustration, where strokes and shadows dance in harmony, creating a visual universe.

WATERCOLOR

WATERCOLOR TARTGET

The subtle alchemy of water and pigment, where light filters through transparency, bringing to life the delicacy and vibration of the moment.

Cash prizes and prestige

GOLD TARTGET

Best in show

€12.000

SILVER TARTGET

Second place

€6.000

BRONZE TARTGET

Third place

€4.000

FUSION TARTGET

Fusion prize

€4.000

DRAWING TARTGET

Technical prize

€3,000 in cash + €1,000 in material

€4.000

WATERCOLOR TARTGET

Technical prize

€3,000 in cash + €1,000 in material

€4.000

REGISTRATION FEES
€50 for the first artwork,
€35 for each additional work or category

All categories except young

REGISTRATION FEES
YOUNG CATEGORIE
€35 for the first artwork
€20 for each additional one

9 ADDITIONAL AWARDS

€500

Winner

EACH MAIN AND FUSION CATEGORIES

Acquisition Fund

€10.000

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE’s sponsoring brands will grant additional awards to the finalist works. In total, there will be at least 10.000 euros.

Four Art Residencies at Tablas de Daimiel National Park valued at €8,000 each

Summer Art Residency at Atelier Madrid Estudio de Arte Clásico

More than 40 prizes in artistic materials, training, and promotion

Oportunity to exhibit in Madrid

An international jury will select the 500 finalist paintings. All of them will be included in the virtual gallery, and the top 100 will be chosen for the physical exhibition in Madrid, in the art’s Golden Mile, in the Landscape of Light where the Prado Museum shines. It will take place from September 18 to 25, 2026, at the impressive Ateneo de Madrid

The main Tartget

Our purpose is to foster the rich and diverse ongoing contemporary art at an international level and to boost the careers of artists by giving them a platform for the exposure of their work, as well as a sound reference to add to their artistic career.

Success and diffusion guaranteed

Tartget’s communication and marketing team will promote each registered painting and its author on social networks. The finalists will be featured in the exhibition catalogue and will be forever on this website.