Art Kudos is an annual international juried competition that serves to recognize and honor excellence in the visual arts. Artists who are selected as finalists benefit from world-wide exposure in a year-long online exhibition (www.artkudos.com) and have the opportunity to win cash awards for their exemplary work.

Eligibility: The Art Kudos competition is open to all artists 18 or older. Eligible media include: acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, installations, wood, glass, ceramics, fiber art, and mixed media. Media not accepted: video/film, wearable art (clothing or jewelry).

2016 Awards Judge: David Dodge Lewis, Barger-Barclay Professor of Fine Arts at Hampden-Sydney College.

Cash awards totaling $4,500: Best of Show – $1,200; Second Place – $1,000; Third Place – $750; Founder’s Award of Distinction – $500; (3) Merit Awards – $250 each; (3) Honorable Mentions – $100 each.

$35 for 3 images. Visit website for a prospectus and entry form: http://www.artkudos.com/prospectus.html