Tartget Prize 2026: €90,000 in Awards and an Exclusive Pre-Deadline Advantage

The second edition of the TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE is now open—one of the fastest-growing international contemporary painting competitions, recognized for its global reach, strong visibility, and significant awards. Following the success of its first edition, the competition returns in 2026 as a leading cultural platform for artists worldwide.

The competition is open to artists of all techniques, styles, and career stages. Accepted works include figurative, contemporary, abstract, and conceptual art, as well as traditional techniques such as oil, watercolor, and drawing. The call includes multiple categories, major awards, technical prizes, artist residencies, specialized training, acquisition awards, professional art materials, and international promotion.

The official call for Tartget Prize 2026 is now open, positioning itself as one of the most ambitious and internationally projected painting competitions today, with a total prize fund of €90,000. This edition stands as a must-enter opportunity for artists seeking excellence and real visibility.

Finalist artworks will be selected by an international online jury, and a curated selection will be exhibited at the historic Ateneo de Madrid, located just steps from the Prado Museum, within the UNESCO World Heritage site “Landscape of Light.” This venue will host both the final exhibition and the public awards ceremony.

🔥 EXCLUSIVE PRE-DEADLINE ADVANTAGE:
75 direct finalist spots will be awarded to artworks submitted before april 19th. Selected artists will advance directly to the final stage before the official deadline of May 31.

Main Awards:

Gold Tartget (Best in Show): €12,000
Silver Tartget: €6,000
Bronze Tartget: €4,000
Fusion Tartget (Abstract, Conceptual, Collage): €4,000
New for 2026: Technical Awards for Drawing (€4,000) and Watercolor (€4,000)
4 Artist Residencies: 12 days at Tablas de Daimiel National Park (Spain)
Professional training program at Atelier Madrid
Final exhibition at the historic Ateneo de Madrid

An Elite International Jury:
Your work will be evaluated by world-renowned artists such as J. Hunsung (South Korea), Dirk Dzimirsky (Germany), Ivan Loginov (Russia), Jean Haines (UK), Jacob Dhein (USA), Don Eddy (USA), and Jason Anderson (UK), among others.

• Applications must be submitted online at:
👉 www.tartgetpaintingprize.com

• Standard fee: €50 first artwork / €35 second artwork or additional category
• Young category (under 25): €35 first artwork / €20 second artwork

Don’t miss your opportunity—register before February 15 and secure your place among the best.

TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE is more than a competition—it is an international platform designed to provide real visibility, critical recognition, and professional opportunities for contemporary painters.