Categories
TARTGET is a competition open to all styles, painting techniques, and themes. The participating artworks span the entire spectrum of creative paths, from hyperrealism to abstraction. Likewise, they may embrace any content and expression.
In order to ensure that all disciplines receive their due recognition, the organization has established various pathways toward the prizes; these pathways must be carefully observed when submitting the artwork for registration.
The MAIN CATEGORIES encompass six distinct themes, in addition to the Young Category for artists under 25. Those who select one of these categories will be eligible for the GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE TARGETS, the BEST OF CATEGORY award, any acquisition prizes, and awards for fine arts material, promotion, or training.
The FUSION CATEGORIES group together abstract, conceptual, and collage works. Those who select one of these categories will be eligible for the FUSION TARGET, the BEST OF CATEGORY award, any acquisition prizes, and awards for fine arts material, promotion, or training.
The TECHNICAL CATEGORIES present two exclusive awards: the DRAWING TARGET and the WATERCOLOR TARGET. These accolades are exclusive but not mutually exclusive. For instance, only a watercolor painting can vie for the Watercolor Target, but that very same piece can also aspire to the GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE, or the FUSION TARGET if it happens to be an abstract watercolor.
Example of Entry
For example, you may submit a landscape executed in watercolor and nominate it solely for the WATERCOLOR TARGET (€50). If you also select the “Natural Landscapes” category tab (an additional €30), you will be aspiring to both the watercolor prize and the GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE TARGETS. In both scenarios, you will also be eligible for acquisition prizes and awards for material, promotion, or training.
MAIN CATEGORIES
MAIN CATEGORIES
Urban and industrial landscape
Scenes of urban areas featuring buildings, industrial structures, streets, and interiors. They may highlight architecture, daily life, or the interplay between nature and the city. Participants are invited to reflect the unique energy and identity of cities.
Natural and outdoor landscape
Natural settings such as forests, mountains, rivers, or meadows. These artworks may underscore the grandeur of nature, the tranquility of open spaces, or the harmony between natural elements.
Animals and wildlife
From great predators to delicate creatures. These artworks capture the beauty and behavior of animals in the wild, including pets and domestic animals in their vital connection with the human being.
Still life and everyday objects
The beauty of everyday life as seen through common objects (fruits, flowers, utensils). These artworks underscore the elegance found within the ordinary through the exploration of light, shadow, and composition.
Figure and portrait
The use of diverse styles to convey the personality and emotion of the models. This includes everything from human groups to anatomical studies. The capacity to capture the complexity of the human form and facial expression is highly valued.
Fantasy and imaginative
Imaginary worlds, fantastic creatures, and magical scenes. Artworks that transport the viewer to alternative universes, ranging from dreamlike landscapes to mythological characters.
Young Painters
Artworks created by painters born after February 15, 2001. The subject matter may be aligned with any of the preceding categories, as specified in the rules.
FUSION CATEGORIES
FUSION CATEGORIES
Abstraction
A break from recognizable forms and experimentation with color, texture, and composition. This includes everything from geometric creations to gestural expressions.
Works in this category compete for the FUSION TARTGET.
Conceptual and Collage
A combination of visual elements, materials, and avant-garde styles. A fusion of figurative elements with abstract concepts to create new forms of communication.
Works in this category compete for the FUSION TARTGET.
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
Drawing and illustration
Visual expression through line and composition. All themes are accepted, provided that only dry media are used (pencils, graphite, charcoal, pastel, markers, or pen).
The works in this category compete for the DRAWING TARTGET.
Watercolor
A focus on the luminosity, transparency, and fluidity of water and pigment. This encompasses everything from subtle washes to intense and detailed applications. The technique involved in layer construction and the control of contrasts is especially valued.
Works in this section compete for the WATERCOLOR TARTGET.
