Prizes
TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE has initially established a comprehensive catalog of awards, positioning itself as one of the major global competitions. However, the organization works daily with new sponsors, so it’s highly likely that this catalog of awards will expand during the registration period. If so, updates will be provided through the website and social media.
It’s important to highlight that a single artwork may win multiple awards, or a single painter may win different awards with different submitted artworks.
All awards included in this catalog include the promotion of the winners on the official social media accounts of the sponsors of each award, as well as those of TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE. Many of our sponsors have communities of over hundreds of thousands of followers, so the winning painter will receive, in addition to the prize, significant visibility and reach, which adds an extra dimension to the achievement of each award.
GROUP OF MAIN CASH PRIZES
All prizes in this group will be awarded by the members of the physical jury designated by the organization. It will be composed of a minimum of five professionals of recognized prestige and impartiality. It will include prominent painters from the global scene, art critics, and personalities related to culture.
The Jury’s decision, which will be entirely final, will be announced a few days before the awards ceremony.
€12.000
($13.000)
1 - FIRST PRIZE - GOLD TARTGET - Best in Show (Purchase Prize)
- The winner will receive €12,000 for the awarded work. It will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award. The author’s presence at the awards ceremony will be required.
Those artworks submitted to any category will participate for this award except those registered in the Conceptual-Collage and Abstraction categories.
€6.000
($6.500)
2 - SECOND PRIZE - SILVER TARTGET (Purchase Prize)
The winner will receive €6,000 for the awarded work. This will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award. The author’s presence at the awards ceremony will be required.
Those artworks submitted to any category will participate for this award except those registered in the Conceptual-Collage and Abstraction categories.
€4.000
($4.300)
3 - THIRD PRIZE - BRONZE TARTGET (Purchase Prize)
The winner will receive €4,000 for the awarded work. This will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award. The author’s presence at the awards ceremony will be required.
Those artworks submitted to any category will participate for this award except those registered in the Conceptual-Collage and Abstraction categories.
€4.000
($4.300)
4 - PRIZE - FUSION TARTGET (Purchase Prize)
- The winner will receive €4,000 for the awarded artwork. This will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate verifying the award. Only artworks submitted in Category 8 Conceptual-Collage and Category 9 Abstraction will be eligible for this prize.
€4.000
($4.300)
5 - PRIZE - WATERCOLOR TARTGET (Purchase Prize)
- The winner will receive €3,000 in cash for the awarded work and a €1,000 voucher for fine art materials, to be chosen by the winner from the extensive catalog available at the ARTEMIRANDA online store: www.artemiranda.es. The awarded work shall become the property of the organization or the sponsor. The prize will be presented during the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate. Only works registered exclusively in the Watercolor category are eligible for this prize.
€4.000
($4.300)
6 - PRIZE - DRAWING TARTGET (Purchase Prize)
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The winner will receive €3,000 in cash for the awarded work and a PACK of drawing materials valued at €1,000, featuring products from Canson, Arches, Strathmore, and Lyra, sponsored by the Fila Group and Maderas Fanega. The awarded work shall become the property of the organization or the sponsor. The prize will be presented during the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate. Only works registered exclusively in the Drawing/Illustration category are eligible for this prize.
€500
($550)
7 - BEST URBAN OR INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
8 - BEST NATURAL LANDSCAPE
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
9 - BEST WORK OF ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
10 - BEST STILL LIFE
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
11 - FOR THE BEST FIGURE OR PORTRAIT
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
12 - BEST IMAGINATIVE FANTASY WORK
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
13 - BEST CONCEPTUAL OR COLLAGE WORK
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
14 - BEST ABSTRACT WORK
- The winner will receive €500. The artwork will remain the property of the author.
€500
($550)
15 - "PEOPLE AND PAINTING GALLERY" AWARD FOR THE BEST WORK IN YOUNG CATEGORY
- The winner will receive €500. The work will remain the property of the author. Also, the winner of this category will become part of People and Painting Gallery as a resident artist for 1 year with all the benefits it entails for the holder.
CASH ACQUISITION PRIZES GROUP
All prizes in this group will be awarded by a jury composed of a member of the organization, a member of the physical jury, and a member of the sponsoring company.
Each participant may decide, at the time of registration, whether to participate in this group of prizes and, if so, which of the prizes defined within this group to participate in.
There are several prizes with amounts of €4,000, €3,000, €2,000, and €1,000. To participate in this group of prizes, it is important that the artwork is available for adquisition.
All finalist artworks will be eligible to win this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
€4.000
($4.300)
16 - ACQUISITION PRIZE
The winner will receive €4,000 for the awarded work, which will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award.
€3.000
($3.200)
17 - ACQUISITION PRIZE
The winner will receive €3,000 for the awarded work, which will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award.
€1.000
($1.100)
18 - ACQUISITION PRIZE
The winner will receive €1,000 for the awarded work, which will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award.
€1.000
($1.100)
19 - ACQUISITION PRIZE
The winner will receive €1,000 for the awarded work, which will become the property of the organization or sponsor. The winner will receive the amount at the awards ceremony along with a trophy and a certificate accrediting the award.
TRAINING AWARDS GROUP
All prizes in this group will be awarded by a jury composed of a member of the organization, a member of the physical jury, and a member of the sponsoring company.
20 - “ART AND NATURE – TABLAS DE DAIMIEL ARTISTIC RESIDENCY AWARD
This prize consists of four artistic residency grants for 12 consecutive days (dates to be finalized) in the heart of the Tablas de Daimiel National Park, one of Europe’s most precious and emblematic wetlands. The residency will take place in unique spaces adjacent to the Park—historic enclaves woven into a landscape of immense ecological and cultural value. (Each grant is valued at €8,000; total valuation of €32,000).
Four artists will be selected from all TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE participants, regardless of their category. The residency’s central theme will be nature and its profound values, with a soul-stirring focus on light, water, flora, fauna, and the ecological harmony of the La Mancha landscape. During the stay, works will be created from life or in the studio, under the guidance and mentorship of the organizing team.
The “Art and Nature – Tablas de Daimiel” residency was born to provide an immersive creative experience, allowing the artist to work without interference, in direct communion with the landscape, and with the stillness required for reflection and artistic production. The project bridges contemporary creation, environmental consciousness, and cultural outreach, positioning the National Park as a fountain of inspiration and international artistic dialogue.
The prize covers all costs of residency participation, full board, accommodation, pictorial materials, internal transportation during the stay, as well as the organization, tutoring, and dissemination of the project. Travel expenses to and from the residency are the responsibility of the artist. This prize is partially funded by the National Parks Network Grant Program.
21 - ARTISTIC TRAINING PRIZE No. 1 AT ATELIER MADRID
This award consists of a 7-day artistic and formative residency scholarship at Atelier Madrid, one of the leading centers for classical drawing and painting instruction in Spain. The scholarship covers all academic fees, faculty costs, tuition, and training, as well as all necessary resources related to learning during the stay at the Atelier. (Valued at €1,000).
All participating artists selected as finalists are eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they entered. Atelier Madrid is a classical art studio founded in 2013, dedicated to the professional teaching of drawing and painting through a methodology deeply rooted in academic tradition. Inspired by the historic Water Street Studio in New York—where its directors, Arantzazu Martínez and Mikel Olazábal, were trained—the Atelier offers a learning model far removed from the conventional academy concept, based instead on intensive practice, direct observation, and individualized instruction.
During the residency, the artist will work immersed in an environment of high concentration and technical rigor, with a reserved personal workspace, continuous faculty mentorship, and access to a progressive training method. This encompasses academic drawing, the study of volume, light, and proportions, an introduction to oil painting, limited palettes, and working with live models. The pace of learning adapts to the capacities and needs of each artist, prioritizing a profound understanding of the pictorial process.
22 - "VIRTUAL ART ACADEMY AWARD"
- The award will consist of a one-month online course in advanced-level painting and access to the interactive community. Valued at €200 (approx. $225).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this award, regardless of the category in which they participated and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
23 - "OPEN ART ACADEMY AWARD"
The prize consists of an online course valued at €200. The winner may choose any course available in their catalog. All finalist painters are eligible for this award, regardless of the category in which they participated and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
24 - "FASO - BOLD BRUSH AWARD"
The prize consists of an Annual FASO Gold Membership (valued at $312) with $200 in Bold Brush Ad credits. This is a web platform and advertising package. The total value of this package is $512.
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
FINE ARTS MATERIALS PRIZES GROUP
All awards in this group will be granted by a jury composed of a member of the organization, a member of the physical jury, and a representative from the sponsoring company.
25 - "MICHAEL HARDING OIL AWARD"
The prize consists of a comprehensive professional set composed of oil tubes, primers, and Miracle mediums from the Michael Harding brand, valued at €580 (approx. $625).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize as long as their works are done with oil, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
26 - "MICHAEL HARDING WATERCOLOR AWARD"
The prize consists of a comprehensive professional set composed of watercolor paints and Miracle mediums from the Michael Harding brand, valued at €580 (approx. $625).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize as long as their works are done with watercolor, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
27 - "MAIMERI & ST. CUTHBERTS MILL AWARD"
The prize consists of a comprehensive professional set composed of oils, acrylics, and watercolors from the Maimeri brand and St. Cuthberts Mill paper blocks, valued at €400 (approx. $430).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
28 - "PRINCETON & DALER-ROWNEY AWARD"
The prize will consist of a comprehensive professional set comprising oils, acrylics, accessories, and brushes from the Daler-Rowney brand, along with Canson paper blocks for various techniques valued at €400 (approx. $430).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
29 - "NITRAM AWARD" FOR BEST PORTRAIT IN DRY TECHNIQUE
The prize will consist of a comprehensive professional set valued at €310 (approx. $330), consisting of the following elements: Nitram Académie Fusains B (soft), Nitram Académie Fusains HB (medium), Nitram Académie Fusains H (hard), Nitram assorted pack, Petits Bâtons–Sof Round 6 mm, Bâtons Moyens-Soft Round 8 mm, Bâtons Épais – Soft Round 12 mm, Demi Bâtons de Saule 50 mm, Bloc de Saule, Nitram Stylus, Nitram Starter Kit, Nitram Liquid Charcoal, Nitram Powdered Charcoal, Nitram Bâton 2.0, Nitram Fusain Aquarelle, Nitram Graphite, Nitram Mignonette (Bâton Refills), Nitram Apron.
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize if their works belong to the drawing and illustration category, even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
30 - "NITRAM AWARD" FOR BEST LANDSCAPE IN DRY TECHNIQUE
The prize will consist of a comprehensive professional set valued at €310 (approx. $330), consisting of the following elements: Nitram Académie Fusains B (soft), Nitram Académie Fusains HB (medium), Nitram Académie Fusains H (hard), Nitram assorted pack, Petits Bâtons–Sof Round 6 mm, Bâtons Moyens-Soft Round 8 mm, Bâtons Épais – Soft Round 12 mm, Demi Bâtons de Saule 50 mm, Bloc de Saule, Nitram Stylus, Nitram Starter Kit, Nitram Liquid Charcoal, Nitram Powdered Charcoal, Nitram Bâton 2.0, Nitram Fusain Aquarelle, Nitram Graphite, Nitram Mignonette (Bâton Refills), Nitram Apron.
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize if their works belong to the drawing and illustration category, even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
31 - "AQUARELLE DE PROVENCE AWARD" FOR BEST WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE
The prize will consist of a gift voucher to redeem for fine art materials available on the Aquarelle de Provence online store valued at €250 (approx. $270).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize as long as their works are done in watercolor, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
32 - "AQUARELLE DE PROVENCE AWARD" FOR BEST WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT
The prize will consist of a complete professional set of eco-friendly artisanal watercolors from the Aquarelle de Provence brand valued at €325 (approx. $350).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize as long as their works are done in watercolor, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
33 - "REMBRANDT - ROYAL TALENS AWARD"
The prize will consist of a traditional Rembrandt wooden box of oils valued at €200 (approx. $225).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize as long as their works are done in oil, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
34 - "AMSTERDAM - ROYAL TALENS AWARD"
The prize will consist of a set of acrylics comprising a box of 90 colors tubes of 20 ml from the Amsterdam brand valued at €150 (approx. $160).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize as long as their works are done in acrylic, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
35 -“VAN GOGH” PRIZE
The prize consists of a Van Gogh brand oil paint set. (Valued at €150). All finalist painters are eligible for this award, regardless of their category and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
36 -"M. GRAHAM &CO. AWARD"
The prize will consist of a complete professional artist set of 12 M. Graham & Co. colors in the medium of the winner’s choice (oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor), valued at €250 (approx. $270).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
37 - "AMPERSAND ART SUPPLY AWARD"
The prize will consist of a gift voucher to be used for products and fine art materials available in the Ampersand brand’s online store valued at €180 (approx. $200).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
38 - "DERIVAN AWARD"
The prize will consist of a professional set of Matisse paint from the Derivan brand valued at €150 (approx. $170).
All finalist painters will be eligible to win this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
39 - "ROSEMARY & CO. OIL AWARD"
The prize will consist of a gift voucher to be redeemed for fine art materials available on the Rosemary & Co website worth €100 (approx. $115).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize as long as their works are done in oil, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
40 - "ROSEMARY & CO. WATERCOLOR AWARD"
The prize will consist of a gift voucher to be redeemed for fine art materials available on the Rosemary & Co website worth €100 (approx. $115).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize as long as their works are done in watercolor, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
Artistic Promotion Awards Group
All prizes in this group will be awarded by a jury composed of a member of the organization, a member of the physical jury, and a member of the sponsoring company.
Sheng Xinyu Art is one of China’s leading art institutions with over 20 years of experience, promoting the artistic exchange and promotion of young talents in collaboration with art institutions worldwide, especially in the United States, Great Britain, Italy, and Spain. This institution will award 5 art prizes consisting of promotion through journalistic articles and interviews of the winners to be disseminated in the media of Sheng Xinyu Art, with a community of more than 2 million annual readers. The awardees will also receive an official certificate on paper from the Chinese institution.
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
42 - "PEOPLE AND PAINTING GALLERY" AWARD FOR THE BEST WORK IN YOUNG CATEGORY
The winner will receive a one-year membership to join People and Paintings Gallery as a Resident Artist, enjoying all the professional benefits inherent to this position. Based in New York, People & Paintings Gallery represents leading artists worldwide. As an online gallery focused on promoting emerging painters, it provides its artists with a digital sales platform, opportunities for physical exhibitions, solo virtual showcases with advertising support, and eligibility for exclusive gallery-organized competitions.
43 - INDIVIDUAL CATALOG
The prize will consist of a limited edition print run of 60 copies of a catalog for the winning painter, including design, layout, and editing of the individual 52 page portfolio catalog, which will include Curriculum, BIO, the prize-winning artwork, artist’s more artworks, and other relevant data, valued at €1000 (approx. $1.080).
All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, and even if they are not selected for the final exhibition.
The winner of this prize will receive a limited edition print run of 60 copies of a catalog, consisting of the design, layout, and editing of an individual 52-page catalog, featuring the winner’s personal works, curriculum, and other relevant information.
44 - HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ten Honorable Mentions will be awarded to those finalist works that stand out for their execution or singularity.
These works will be permanently exhibited on the TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE website. They will also be promoted on social media during various stages of the competition and will appear in newsletters and on our blog. An official certificate will be issued.
GROUP OF PHYSICAL EXHIBITIONS
45 - COLLECTIVE PHYSICAL EXHIBITION IN MADRID
Undoubtedly, one of the premier accolades of this competition is being selected for the final exhibition in Madrid. Few cities are as inextricably linked to art, and it is rare to find a forum that gathers three of the world’s most outstanding galleries. Madrid is culture, tradition, and avant-garde. It is the showcase for thousands of enthusiasts and professionals, providing the ideal stage for our final exhibition. Madrid will be the space that hosts the most exceptional paintings of this edition.
The jury will determine the best works in each category to establish 500 finalist works. From this group, a selection will be made for the final physical exhibition at the prestigious “Ateneo de Madrid”. At least 50 works will travel to the Spanish capital to form this exhibition. A higher number of exhibited paintings will depend on the exhibition’s curation and the dimensions and format of the works.
All award winners will be chosen from among the 500 finalists, whether their work is selected for the physical exhibition or not; however, only those included in the final exhibition will be eligible for the CASH PRIZES.
Finalists who decline to participate in the physical exhibition will be replaced in correlative order within each category. This will not cause them to lose their finalist status or any non-cash awards already achieved, though they would forfeit eligibility for cash prizes, honorable mentions, and acquisition prizes.
Details regarding the shipment of works for the physical exhibition will be provided later. Winning and finalist works from each category will be permanently displayed on the tartgetpaintingprize.com website, including technical specifications and the artist’s name.
46 - "ARTISHOW EXHIBITION AWARD" IN SWEDEN
ARTISHOW is an artistic collective belonging to C&N Group and established in Sweden, formed by painters from different countries and led by Claudia Isaza, whose mission is to promote international artists in Sweden and other countries such as Spain and the United States, promoting their dissemination through collective exhibitions in various countries, in which, thanks to the extensive network of contacts within the art world and the specialized work of its sales team professionals, they manage to achieve over 60% of sales in most of the exhibitions they promote.
The prize for the winner will consist of admission to this collective and the promotion of 4 works created by the awardee, in at least 6 exhibitions organized in Sweden by Artishow over the next year. There will be no cost to the winner, except for the shipping and return of works if they have not been sold during that period. This prize has an equivalent value of €1000 (approx. $1.080). All finalist painters will be eligible for this prize, regardless of the category in which they participated, even if they are not selected for the exhibition.