Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Opportunity

The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition has been supporting and benefiting talented artists from around the world for 30 years. The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is sponsored by Agora Gallery and partnered with The Children's Heart Foundation, funding research and support for victims of Congenital Heart Defects.

The prizes, valued at more than $100,000, are awarded to selected artists and designed to help these artists gain valuable exposure and advance their careers in the art world.

The exhibition will take place at Agora Gallery’s new street level space located on 25th street at the heart of New York’s Chelsea art district. For complete information please visithttp://www.agora-gallery.com/Competition/awards

The competition jurors are:

• Yuko Hasegawa – Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art of Tokyo

• Ginevra Bria – Independent Curator

• Takao Tsutsumi - President of the Sezon Museum of Modern Art in Japan

• Susan Whitney -  Fine Art Appraiser

• Ave Pildas -  Photographer and Educator

• Sebastian Pronovost – Art Gallery Director

• David Benrimon: New York Gallerist

Jurors details:http://www.agora-gallery.com/Competition/fine-art-competition-jurors/

The competition dates are:

Important dates for the 30th Chelsea International Fine Arts Competition:

February 3, 2015 - Competition opens

March 10, 2015 - Entry deadline

Eligibility:

The competition is open to all visual artists over the age of 18 from all around the world. Painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, photography and mixed media are eligible.

How to enter:

Entries can be completed entirely online. There is a $45 entry fee for up to 5 images; $5 for each additional image. Please read the rules and regulations before submitting.

We look forward to your entries and invite you to read what some of the previously selected artists had to say about their experience:

“This was the first time that my artwork was exhibited outside Canada. Considering that two pieces were sold and the positive feedback that I received boosted my confidence in what I am doing.” Renée De Gagné – Canada – 2014 Selected Artist.

“I have very good memories of New York, Agora Gallery, and the whole team. It was an unforgettable moment! Thank you again for everything you have given me, not only on a personal level but also benefiting my artistic career.” Brigitte Garcia - selected artist, 2013

To read more please visithttp://www.agora-gallery.com/Competition/home