Artexpo Chicago is a tremendous new art fair being held at the iconic Mart in the center of Chicago, reaching one of the most important art markets in America.
Artavita will have a large pavilion there.
The winner of this contest will exhibit up to 4 works with Artavita, with no participation fee.
No size restrictions
All media are accepted.
Participation fee $15 per image
Deadline for entries: June 8, 2026
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1st Prize: Back Cover and 2 Pages: Eric Jung
2nd Prize: VIP Artist Presentation 1 (4 pages at beginning of book): Leslie DuPratt
3rd Prize: VIP Artist Presentation 2 (2 pages at beginning of book): Amy Montague Friend
20% Discount on Participation Fee: 65 Runners Up
10% Discount on Participation Fee: 66 Finalists
Two winning works:
"Poppy Field Valley", painting by Alexi Fine
"Secret Garden", painting by Zdenka
Iryna Chaboryk, with the "Field of Affection" series: "Insight", "Energy", "Curiosity", and "Confidence"
Awards:
Grand Prize: Federico Pisciotta
Painter of the Year: Cher Pruys
Sculptor of the Year: Kathleen Friedenberg
Photographer of the Year: Doug Caplan
Other Media of the Year (mixed media, drawing, collage, installations,etc.): Bujar Arizi
Digital Art of the Year: Skottie O'Mahony
AI Art of the Year: Mario Forcherio
Luis Alvarez Roure, with the paintings "Summer", "Spring", and "Autumn".
