Since 1984 · Open to artists worldwide
Your work, exhibited in Chelsea, New York.
NY Art Competitions hosts international juried competitions for artists working across painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Enter, have your work reviewed by professional jurors, and if selected, exhibit at Agora Gallery in the heart of New York City's Chelsea art district.
Est. 1984 · 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea · New York
Competition is Now Open
Entries close · November 3, 2026
Innovative talent, a fresh look at contemporary photography
Deadline: November 3 · 30 photographers selected for Chelsea exhibition
Early Bird Open
41st Edition - Early Bird Now Open
The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, our flagship competition, is now open for early bird entries — 7 artworks for $49 through October 5. Open to painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, photographers, and other visual artists worldwide.
Competition is Now Open
Cars Reimagined: The International Fine Art Competition
Cars Reimagined: The International Fine Art Competition celebrates the automobile as a subject for fine art. Open to painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, and digital artists worldwide, it invites original interpretations of the car — its form, culture, and presence in modern life. Selected works exhibit at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York.
Why Artists Enter Our Competitions?
Exhibition in Chelsea, NY
Exhibit at Agora Gallery on West 25th Street, in the heart of Chelsea, alongside artists, collectors, and the New York art community.
Promotion & Exposure
Receive a personalized press release from Agora Gallery's PR team, with additional opportunities for publication, newsletter, and ARTmine features.
Awards & Prizes
Five artists in each competition receive cash awards, with additional publication and promotional benefits available.
International Recognition
Gain recognition from an international jury, with Honorable Mention recipients receiving complimentary entry to the next competition.
In their words
Artists on Exhibiting in New York
“Everyone working behind the scenes at Agora and NYAC was kind and professional, making the entire experience absolutely superb!”
“The work shown was diverse yet cohesive and thought-provoking; curated with care and precision by a kind, thoughtful, energetic, and engaging staff.”
“If you are thousands of kilometers away, it’s important that your questions are answered quickly and you always have the feeling of someone there to help you. I felt safe in contact with the staff.”
“I decided to [join] this platform as an avenue for me to send my message. And I’m very happy with Agora Gallery and the Chelsea International [Fine] Art Competition putting all this together for us artists.”
