Calling all visual artists! Now’s your chance to step into the spotlight. Redwood Media Group, producer of fine art shows such as Artexpo New York and Spectrum Miami, is extending the deadline for its [PLATFORM] Artist of the Year contest, sponsored by Art Brand Studios. This premier awards contest is in search of the next big art-world discovery, offering prizes totaling $375,000, including publishing contracts with ABS, exhibition opportunities during the renowned Miami Art Week, and much more.

A panel of art-industry judges will select one grand-prize winner and nine finalists. Additionally, special awards will be given in the categories of sculpture, glass, mixed media, and photography. For all prize details, read the Contest Rules. Artists are invited to submit work in the following mediums: painting, photography, mixed media, drawing, sculpture, glasswork, and more. To enter the contest, visit the Registration Page, where you can fill out the registration form, provide background information, submit an entry fee, and upload three to five images that best represent your work. The online entry deadline for artists is September 30, 2016.

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