WELCOME TO THE VAO 2022
Join the 6th Visual Art Open Competition
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Delighted to announce that Visual Art Open 2022 applications are now open. All UK & International artists are invited to apply for the Visual Art Open Awards 2022. Presented by the Visual Artists Association.

Categories for submissions are:

  • Painting & Mixed Media &Printmaking
  • Photography/ Digital Art
  • Drawing &Illustration
  • Sculpture
  • Drawing Young Artist (16-24 years old)
The prestigious VAO 2022 Awards is now in its sixth edition
and to celebrate we have increased the Prize Fund

VAO22 PRIZE FUND £10,000:

Overall Winner Receives:
  • £2,000 Cash Prize
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Premium Annual Membership with the Visual Artists Association
  • Annual Mentorship Programme
  • Momentum Programme
  • Solo Show/Art Exhibition in London
  • Art Voucher or Art Supplies

All Category Winners Receives:

  • £250 Cash Prize
  • Premium Annual Membership with the Visual Artists Association
  • Art Exhibition of Finalists in London
  • Additional Online Promotion
  • Certificate of Achievement
All Finalists will be awarded:​
  • Additional Online Promotion
  • Certificate of Achievement​

ALL SUBMISSIONS will receive promotion on social media and email coverage to 60,000, plus an invitation to the annual show.

Reasons To Apply…
Art competitions are a really great way to announce your presence in the art world and enhance your resume. Applying to the VAO gives you the chance to showcase yourself and make connections with art enthusiasts, critics, and purchasers alike.
The Visual Art Open is a fun, constructive and professional environment in which to learn, to be inspired by other artists and build your own skills and self-confidence.
As each round of judging passes, your work will be promoted across our social media and website as well as the opportunity to be featured in the regional and national press, opening your work to a greater audience.
The VAO benefits from the support of cultural and corporate partners and sponsors who share our commitment to promoting the arts and arts events. These events engage not only the international art world, but also the community that host them.
Apply now
Vote for your favorite piece out of the VAO21 Finalists.
The winning artist will be given
  • £250 Cash Prize
  • Premium Annual Membership with the Visual Artists Association
  • Art Exhibition of Finalists in London
  • Additional Online Promotion
  • Certificate of Achievement
Voting closes: Midnight 1st November 2021
Take a look at this years VAO21 Finalists
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