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GOLD TARTGET

€12.000

Trophy and certificate

SILVER TARTGET

€6.000

Trophy and certificate

BRONZE TARTGET

€4.000

Trophy and certificate

The competition awards an additional 20 cash prizes corresponding to each of the categories. The winner will receive €500. The categories are as follows:

Urban and Industrial Landscape
Natural and Outdoor Landscape
Animals and Wildlife
Drawing / Illustration
Still Life and Everyday Objects
Figure and Portrait
Fantasy and Imaginative
Conceptual
Abstraction
Young painters

Acquisition Fund

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE has a minimum purchase fund of €10.000 for the acquisition of artworks. This amount will increase over the course of the year stipulated for the registration of works, based on new sponsors and collectors who join.

Additional Awards

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE will grant other awards in the form of painting materials, a residency at an art academy, an individualized catalog edition, or promotions in specialized magazines and social media. Additionally, the winning and finalist works in each category will be permanently showcased on the website tartgetpaintingprize.com.

Honorable Mentions

Certificates of Honorable Mention will be awarded to those non-finalist works that stand out for their execution or uniqueness.

Publication in the official catalog
Exhibition in Madrid of the finalist works

Rules

TARGET PAINTING PRIZE is a private initiative for the promotion of art. Our goal is to give visibility to creators, motivate artistic production, and provide content to enthusiasts, collectors, and galleries. The main driver of the cultural project is the international online painting competition. A jury of recognized prestige will evaluate digitally registered works on www.targetpaintingprize.com and select the 70 finalist paintings. The first prize for the selected artists will be to participate in a collective exhibition in Madrid and the resulting catalog of the exhibition. In Madrid, the jury will decide which paintings deserve the 22 cash prizes and the rest of the awards.

The inaugural edition of TARGET PAINTING PRIZE will distribute over €30,000 in cash. In addition, the organization will establish a significant purchasing fund for the acquisition of artworks. The combination of both endowments will position this competition among the most important in the world.

The organization will also reward participants with a one-week Residency at the MAA (Madrid Academy of ART), various awards with fine arts materials, and promotion in international art magazines.

1. PARTICIPANTS

Art. 1 – The competition is open to painters from around the world.

Art. 2 – There is no limit on the number of entries per participant.

Art. 3 – Each artwork must be registered independently. Therefore, a separate form must be filled out for each one.

Art. 4 – The same artwork can be registered in multiple categories independently but can only be awarded in one of them.

Art. 5 – An artist may receive double recognition, but for different artworks and in different categories.

Art. 6 – It is not mandatory for paintings to be available for sale. However, in such cases, they cannot compete for the top 3 prizes (purchase prizes) or the purchasing fund.

Art. 7 – Winning, finalist, and accepted works for the collective exhibition will be promoted and displayed on our website and social media. Additionally, as part of our collection, the winners will remain permanently exhibited on the website.

Art. 8 – It is recommended that all finalist works be available for physical exhibition, although it is not a mandatory condition for winning a prize (see Art. 23, section U, and Art. 34). For any additional information, please contact info@targetpaintingprize.com.

Art. 9 – In the case of artists under the age of 18, they must send a signed letter from their legal guardians authorizing their participation. It should be sent to the email address …………@.

Art. 10 – The participating artist cannot choose which prize to compete for. By participating, they accept the rules and cannot waive the prizes they may receive. They can only decide whether or not to compete for the Artistic Scholarship through the participation form. Opting for this scholarship does not invalidate the possibility of competing for other prizes.

2. CATEGORIES

Art. 11 – All participating artworks must be registered in one of the following categories:

A) Urban and Industrial Landscape

B) Natural and Outdoor Landscape

C) Animals and Wildlife

D) Drawing/Illustration

E) Still Life and Everyday Objects

F) Figure and Portrait

G) Fantasy and Imaginative

H) Contemporary and Collage

I) Abstraction

J) Youth

3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARTWORKS

Art. 12 – The artworks must be original creations of the artist, produced entirely by them, and they must possess the copyright for the works.

Art. 13 – Both the theme and technique are free.

Art. 14 – Artworks of all styles are accepted, including creations that align with hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism, imaginative or fantastic realism, surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, outdoor painting, contemporary art, abstraction, and any other form of representational painting.

Art. 14 bis – SPECIFIC DETAILS: Figurative, realistic, hyperrealistic, surrealistic, impressionistic, or expressionistic works may be registered in the following categories: 1. Urban and Industrial Landscape, 2. Natural and Outdoor Landscape, 3. Animals and Wildlife, 4. Drawing and Illustration, 5. Still Life and Everyday Objects, 6. Figure and Portrait, 7. Fantasy and Imaginative.

Abstract works can only be registered in the “Abstraction” category. Contemporary and collage works can only be registered in the “Contemporary Works” category. This is to ensure that they can be evaluated by a distinct and expert jury in those specific styles.

Art. 15 – Works created by painters under the age of 25 can be submitted within the “Youth” category. This award is aimed at promoting and supporting emerging artists. The requirement is not to have turned 25 at the time the works are registered.

Art. 16 – Painters under 25 opting to participate in the “Youth” category can submit works on any of the themes and styles listed in Article 11. This category is independent of the rest, so the submitted works will compete solely in this category, though they can vie for all available prizes.

Art. 17 – Register your work in the category you believe is most representative. In case of doubt, please contact the organization through the email…………

Art. 18 – Works created in a class, masterclass, or under the supervision of an instructor will not be accepted.

Art. 19 – Works created on surfaces such as canvas, linen, cardboard, paper, copper, wood, or any other material are accepted.

Art. 20 – All types of painting techniques, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencils, ink, charcoal, gouache, tempera, engravings, graffiti, other traditional media, mixed media, or collage, are accepted.

Art. 21 – Photographs, digital artworks, digital paintings, digitally manipulated works, giclees, prints, or any other type of reproductions are not accepted. Also, photos and manipulated prints are not allowed. Works violating these rules will be disqualified, losing the right to any prize. If you have any doubts about these restrictions for the admission of works or subsequent penalties, please contact ………..@

Art. 22 – The minimum dimensions are set at 40×40 cm, and the maximum at 200×200 cm. Dimensions smaller than 40 cm or larger than 200 cm are accepted, as long as the sum of width plus height is not less than 80 cm or more than 400 cm. The artwork must be presented unframed or, if framed, with a simple strip. Works protected with glass are not accepted; if necessary, acrylic must be used.

4. PRIZES

Art. 23 – The TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE competition offers financial support to artists and a significant opportunity to underscore their work. We promote living creators with the goal of giving visibility to their artworks and opening doors to new markets, collectors, media outlets, and social networks.

Payments made by the organization will be subject to the tax regulations imposed by Spanish law, including any applicable VAT and income tax withholdings.

The prize breakdown is as follows:

First Prize – Best in Show (Purchase Prize): €12,000 The winner will receive €12,000 for the awarded artwork, which becomes the property of the organization or sponsor. The recipient will be presented with the amount during the awards ceremony, along with a trophy and a certificate validating the award. The author’s presence is required at the awards ceremony.
Second Prize (Purchase Prize): €6,000 The winner will receive €6,000 for the awarded artwork, which becomes the property of the organization or sponsor. The recipient will be presented with the amount during the awards ceremony, along with a trophy and a certificate validating the award. The author’s presence is required at the awards ceremony.
Third Prize (Purchase Prize): €4,000 The winner will receive €4,000 for the awarded artwork, which becomes the property of the organization or sponsor. The recipient will be presented with the amount during the awards ceremony, along with a trophy and a certificate validating the award. The author’s presence is required at the awards ceremony.
Ten Winner Prizes for Each Category: €500 Winners in each category will receive €500, and the artworks will remain the property of the author.
Ten Second-Place Prizes for Each Category: €400 Second-place winners in each category will receive €400, and the artworks will remain the property of the author.
Art Academy Residency Prize. A monthly course valued at over €1,000.
Art Materials Prizes by the Company……………: Best Figurative: €500 in MH products Best Portrait: €500 in MH products Best Landscape and Plein Air: €500 in MH products
Chelsea Classical Studio Fine Arts Materials Prize Best Portrait: €500 in CCS products.
Kremer Pigmente Fine Art Materials Prize Kremer Pigmente offers a €500 gift voucher for the second-best work in the Fantastic Realism category.
Jack Richeson & Company Prize Jack Richeson Manufacturers of Fine Art Materials offers €500 in materials for the second-best work in the Still Life category.
XPPen Prize XPPen offers an additional prize for the second-best work in the Drawing category: the latest XPPen product, Artist 22 Plus, a large-screen digital graphic tablet with a basic level price of €469.99. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the following link: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-22-plus.html
American Tonalist Society Prize The American Tonalist Society (ATS) offers a €500 cash prize for the best tonalist panorama. The jury for this prize is D.Eleinne Basa, co-founder of ATS.
Professional League of American Artists Prize The Professional League of American Artists offers a €300 cash prize and acceptance into the 2024 Grand National Exhibition.
Sensient Prize Sentient offers an annual subscription to the Sentient Pro learning plan as a prize (valued at €600).
ShengXinyu Art Prize ShengXinyu Art will award digital certification and an email interview to the winners. The interviews will also be published on the Sheng Xinyu Art website, and Sheng Xinyu Art will conduct a series of promotions for artists in China. ShengXinyu Art Prize: The 5 winners of this prize will be selected by Mr. Zhang Hongbin.
FASO/BoldBrush Prize A free annual membership of BoldBrush Circle (worth €132) with €200 BoldBrush advertising credits.

Details of BoldBrush Circle: https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/boldbrush-membership-options Advertising credits of BoldBrush: https://www.faso. es/boldbrush-ads.html

Williamsburg Oil Colors Prize Williamsburg Oil Colors offers a set of Williamsburg Oil Colors Native Italian Earth (valued at €179.59) for the second-best work in the Wildlife and Animals category.
M. Graham & Co Prize M. Graham & Co. offers a valid certificate for a set of 12 colors of our M Graham artist paint for the second-best work in the Landscape and Plein Air category. The winner can choose between oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor, with the retail value ranging from €230 to €315, depending on the selected medium.
Blick Art Materials Prize Blick Art Materials offers a €100 gift voucher to the second-best work in the Youth Category.

Colective Physical Exhibition in Madrid

The jury will decide which 70 finalist works will travel to Madrid for the collective exhibition. Seven paintings for each of the ten categories. All the winners will emerge from this exhibition, although the circumstances outlined in Article 8 may apply. In accordance with this point, finalist works that decline to participate in the physical exhibition will be replaced in sequential order within each category, without losing their finalist status or any awards they have received, with exceptions detailed in Article 34.

Finalist works participating in the physical exhibition but not available for sale cannot compete for the top three prizes or preferential acquisition through the purchase fund.

Further information regarding the shipment of works for the physical exhibition is provided later.

Purchase Fund

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE has a minimum purchase fund of €6,000 for acquiring artworks. This amount will increase during the specified year for the registration of works due to new sponsors and collectors joining. The expectation is that the final amount for the acquisition of paintings will be much higher than the initial €6,000.

In the days leading up to the inauguration, a preferential visit will be scheduled for sponsors and collectors who contribute to the purchase fund. The goal is for them to acquire works that have not been distinguished with any of the three main prizes. The sale price will be set in advance by the author of the work. Each sponsor or collector will have also determined the amount allocated for the purchase. The order of choice will be based on the amount contributed to the fund. That is, the collector who contributes the most will choose the work first, and so on. It may happen that a collector can buy a work that, while not being a finalist, is available for sale.

Promotion Prize on Social Media and the Organization’s Website

The winning and finalist works from each category will be permanently exhibited on the tartgetpaintingprize.com website. The images will be accompanied by technical characteristics of the painting and the artist’s name. They will also be featured on social media during various stages of the competition. The organization will determine which works will appear in newsletters and on our blog.

Honorable Mentions

Certificates of Honorable Mention will be issued to non-finalist works that stand out for their execution or uniqueness. These works will be permanently displayed on the TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE website. They will also be promoted on social media during different stages of the competition and will appear in newsletters and on our blog.

Individual Catalog Prize

The winner of this prize will receive a limited edition printed catalog of 50 copies, consisting of the design, layout, and editing of an individual catalog with 52 pages, featuring the winner’s personal works, curriculum, and relevant information.

Publication in the Official Catalog

A catalog featuring the finalist works of the competition will be published. Each participant, regardless of whether they have been selected, will receive a 25% discount by email on the purchase of the catalog.

5. APPLICATION

Art. 24 – Applications must be submitted before February 28, 2025, exclusively through the official website www.targetpaintingprize.com.

Art. 25 – It is necessary to complete the registration form with the requested information.

Art. 26 – Characteristics of the images of the artworks:

Up to three photographs of each artwork can be submitted, but at least one must frame the complete work. The images (in JPG format) should have a file size between 1MB and 10MB. For the proper evaluation by the jury, the photographs must have an acceptable quality. We recommend that, for dissemination on social media, another image reflects the artist alongside the artwork.

6. REGISTRATION FEES

Art. 27 – TARGET PAINTING PRIZE has stood out since its first edition as one of the most esteemed international competitions. Its prestige is measured by the amount of cash prizes, materials, training, and promotion. In addition to these quantifiable conditions, the professionalism and experience of the organizing team, along with the accredited panel of globally recognized judges, contribute to its reputation.

Art. 28 – Artists may submit as many works as they wish. The same artwork can even be presented in different categories. The registration fees are as follows:

a) Cost of the first artwork: €50 b) Cost of the second artwork: €25. This also includes registering the same artwork in a different category. c) From the third artwork onwards: €15 d) Youth category: €30.

Art. 29 – After submitting the registration form, images, and payment via PayPal or Stripe, you will receive a confirmation email. Please review that your details are accurate. If you do not receive it, contact…………………………………

Art. 30 – The confirmation email might go to the spam or junk folder. Please check this before reaching out to us.

Art. 31 – If you have made any mistakes in the information after submitting the form, we will correct it if you send us an email indicating the errors that need to be rectified.

Art. 32 – The registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued after the registration of the artwork or for works not accepted for the competition or disqualified. The registration fee will be used to cover administrative costs, exhibition expenses, and promotion of the competition on social media and other platforms.

7. JURY, SELECTION PROCESS

Art. 33.- For the selection of finalist works in each category, the organization has assembled a staff composed of prestigious international painters, renowned curators, and experts in the art and collecting world. This professional staff will form the Virtual Jury. Their task will be to assess the submitted works through the photographs sent to proceed with the selection of finalist paintings that must be sent for the physical exhibition. The composition of the Virtual Painting Jury will be announced on the contest’s social media: www…………………… It is emphasized that it is mandatory to send high-quality photographs that accurately represent the work in order to participate on equal terms.

Art. 34.- Another staff of prestigious jurors and members of the organization will form the Physical Jury. They will be responsible for evaluating the finalist works and determining which ones are deserving of the various awards: the 3 overall winners, the 18 corresponding to the 9 pictorial categories, the Youth Prize, and the Honorable Mentions. Finalist works whose authors decline to send them to Madrid for the physical exhibition will lose the right to compete for the three main prizes and the preferential purchase through the acquisition fund.

Art. 35.- For the selection of awardees for artistic residencies and fine arts materials, it will be composed of a member of the organization and a representative of the sponsoring company of that specific award.

Art. 36- Participants who achieve one of the top three prizes in the contest cannot compete for category prizes, but they are eligible for other fine arts material prizes, artistic residencies, and promotion in specialized magazines.

Art. 37.- The two awardees of each category or the winner of the Youth Prize can also compete for other fine arts material prizes, artistic residencies, and promotion in specialized magazines.

Art. 38.- Once the period for submitting works, set on February 28, 2025, is completed, the Virtual Jury will meet to make the selection of the Finalist works based on the submitted images. The decision of the jury will be final.

Art. 39.- Between March 24 and 30, 2025, you will receive an email with the results determined by the Virtual Jury: In that email, you will be informed if your work has been selected as a finalist. In that case, you will be given the necessary instructions for the physical shipment of the artwork, including packaging type and conditions for participation in the final award process.

Art. 40.- Only artists selected as finalists will proceed with the physical shipment of the artwork.

8. Shipment of Finalist Works

Art. 41.- The deadline for sending the artworks will be between April 1st and April 30th, 2025, inclusive. This date is non-extendable. The address for sending the artworks will be: ……………………………………………..

Art. 42.- All expenses related to the shipping and transportation of the artwork, as well as its subsequent return, will always be borne by the author, with the organization not participating in any of these expenses.

Art. 43.- The hiring of insurance for transportation will be voluntary for each artist and entirely at their expense. The organization will not be responsible in any case for losses, breakages, losses, etc., of the submitted artwork. This rule does not admit exceptions.

Art. 44.- The submission of unstretched and rolled-up artworks will be allowed, provided that the disassembled stretcher is also included in the tube or package. The artist wishing to send their artwork unstretched must communicate this to the organization via email. The artist must sign an authorization for the organization to stretch the artwork upon receipt and unstretch it at the end of the exhibition. This document will be provided by the organization. The organization disclaims all responsibility for any damage that may occur during the stretching and unstretching process of the artwork. It is essential that the artist provides the stretcher of the artwork.

Art. 45.- In case of sending your artwork from outside the European Customs Union, please inform yourself about the corresponding customs procedures according to your country of origin. For your convenience, consider the value you attribute to your artwork for customs purposes. Likewise, your package must be sent with the DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) regime. If there are any customs payments to be made, the Organization will not be responsible for them. Art.

46.- The organizing entity of the contest will ensure the care of the received artworks but disclaims all responsibility for losses, damages, or theft, as well as any incident that may occur during their transportation, reception, custody, return, or exhibition. Repairs that may be necessary for an artwork will always be at the expense of the author. This rule does not admit exceptions.

Art. 47.- Any insurance that participants wish to take out will be at their own expense.

9. Results

Art. 48.- Once the artworks are received, they will undergo various verification phases to ensure they meet all the requirements established in these guidelines.

Art. 49.- The Physical Jury will meet in Madrid between May 5 and May 11, 2025.

Art. 50.- On May 15, 2025, the decision of the Physical Jury will be communicated. This decision will be final and cannot be appealed.

10. EXHIBITION AND AWARD CEREMONY

Art. 51.- The physical exhibition will open on May 20, 2025, and will be accessible until June 5, 2025, when the works will begin to be packed for their subsequent return at the artist’s expense.

Art. 52.- The exhibition will take place in the exhibition hall at [Venue Name] with the address [Address].

Art. 53.- The organization will arrange a preferential visit for its sponsors and collectors who contribute to the purchase fund a few days before the opening. This allows them to acquire the finalist works or works from other non-finalist participants that are available for sale at the prices set by each artist. Each sponsor or collector will have previously established an amount for the purchase of works and can choose their favorite work in a predetermined order based on the amount allocated for the purchase. The collector who contributes the most to the purchase fund can choose the work first, and so on.

It is important, for this purpose, that the sale prices indicated by the artists are in line with market prices to increase the chances of selling. Changes to higher prices will not be accepted once the entry has been submitted. The sale price will not influence the determination of the winners. For example, a work valued by the author for sale at €1,000 could still receive the first prize in the contest.

Art. 54.- Artists retain 100% of the sale price, and there will be no commission on sales. The organization will direct buyers directly to the artists’ websites and will not participate in transactions or the shipping process. The artist’s contact information will be included in the online exhibition.

Art. 55.- The organization will be responsible for the assembly of the physical exhibition without the artist having to make any additional payments, only those related to round-trip shipments and possible insurance. Likewise, the organization will assume all costs of promotion, management, and organization of the opening event and award ceremony.

Art. 56.- The works can be withdrawn until July 5, 2025. All works that have not been withdrawn within the agreed-upon period will become part of the TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE collection. The author waives any rights to them in favor of the organization, which may dispose of them freely.

11. LEGAL NATURE OF THE INITIATIVE

Art. 57 – Participation in this project does not establish any contractual relationship, employment, or official connection between the artists and the institution promoting the initiative.

Art. 58 – Participation in the initiative implies full acceptance and compliance with the provisions of this regulation and the criteria of the organizers. Art.

59 – The organization reserves the right to take initiatives not reflected in these rules, always in favor of the competition.

Art. 60 – The artist retains the rights or copyright to their images. However, entering this exhibition and contest implies acceptance for TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE to use those images for advertising and social media, including future promotions of events promoted by the organization.

Art. 61 – Likewise, by entering this exhibition and contest, the artist agrees to subscribe to the monthly newsletter that TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE will use to provide information about this and future events. The artist’s information will not be shared with third parties.

Art. 62 – Rules and prizes may vary from the publication of these rules until the award ceremony due to the inclusion of new sponsors and adaptation to the number of registrations. New prizes may be added and increased but never eliminated.

Art. 63 – The artist agrees to comply with all the rules and regulations in this document. Registering your artwork and paying the entry fee, which is non-refundable except in the event of event cancellation, constitutes an agreement on all the conditions outlined in this document.

Art. 64 – By registering your work, you ensure that it is an original work of art, conceived and created exclusively by you, and that you have read and accepted the rules and conditions explained here. You also ensure that you are over 18 years old, and if you are not, you certify that you have permission from your parents or legal guardian, who, in turn, must accept the rules and regulations outlined here.

12. DATA PROTECTION

Art. 65 – The applicant is informed that the personal data collected will be included in the databases of TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE, the entity responsible for processing and storage, located at [address], and will be processed for the purpose of addressing the participation request, managing and informing about the development of the competition in this and future calls, in accordance with the points indicated in these rules.

Art. 66 – The collected data must be filled in obligatorily; otherwise, the participation request could not be addressed.

Art. 67 – TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE undertakes, in relation to the personal data to which it has access as established in these rules, to comply with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, and the current regulations applicable at all times.

Art. 68 – At any time, the participant may exercise their rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation, opposition, and portability by contacting the email address [email address], specifying their request. The participant guarantees the authenticity of the data communicated and undertakes to keep them updated during the duration of this call, being responsible for any damages caused by the contribution of incomplete, inaccurate, or false data.

Art. 69 – By participating, you accept that your data may be transferred to the collaborating entities indicated in these rules for the sole purpose of assigning the various competition prizes.