Welcome to The Canadian Art Competition 2024.
Formerly known as #TMAC or The Marketer Art Competition

Theme

There is no specific theme to #CanArt2024.

Since 2020, we have seen over 2,000 artworks from across Canada that showcased the incredible creativity of each artist when they are given a chance to create art in the way that they know best, and that is why this competition will always have no specific theme.

Let your creativity fly and submit your most beautiful artworks.

Awards

1st Place

$2,000 Cash Prize and...

Featured on the Gallery Page as one of the Top 3 2024 #CanArt Competition Artists for 5 years.

AND

Opportunities to sell your artwork (no commissions)

AND

50,000+ Web Views on Social Media + Other Digital Assets

2nd Place

$500.00 Cash Prize and...

Featured on the Gallery Page as one of the Top 3 2024 #CanArt Competition Artists for 5 years.

AND

Opportunities to sell your artwork (no commissions)

AND

20,000+ Web Views on Social Media + Other Digital Assets

3rd Place

$250.00 Cash Prize and...

Featured on the Gallery Page as one of the Top 3 2024 #CanArt Competition Artists for 5 years.

AND

Opportunities to sell your artwork (no commissions)

AND

10,000+ Web Views on Social Media + Other Digital Assets

50 Special Merit

Featured on the Gallery Page as one of the Top 50 2024 #CanArt Competition Artists for 5 years.

AND

Opportunities to sell your artwork (no commissions)

AND

1,000+ Web Views on Social Media + Other Digital Assets

Jurors

Daisy Williams

Director of Art, CanArt Magazine

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Daisy Williams is a distinguished visual artist and a pivotal figure in the Canadian art scene. Based in Ottawa, she operates from her own art studio where she specializes in various mediums including oil on canvas, acrylic, watercolor, and graphite pencil on paper. Her artistic approach is a unique blend of classical training and modern sensibilities, making her work both timeless and relevant.In addition to her artistic endeavors, Daisy is an avid Art Collector and serves as the Art Director for CanArt Magazine. Her expertise has been sought after in the judging panels of national art competitions, notably #TMAC2020 and #TMAC2021.

Sarah Marie Lacy

Juror, CanArt Magazine

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Sarah Marie Lacy is an award-winning artist and teacher who is best known for her luminous portraits and figurative works that explore the inner workings of what it means to be human. She has exhibited in Canada, Ireland and the United States, and has received several awards & grants, including first prize in the Artist Magazine’s Annual Competition. She trained in France under master artists, ran her own art school for several years and has been an invitational teacher at the National Gallery of Canada & the National Arts Centre. She is currently based in Ottawa where she paints portraits on commission and is working on her next solo exhibition of self portraits.

Rules & FAQ

Accepted Art

2 Dimensional Visual Artwork using the following mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Charcoal, Graphite, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Colored Pencil

If your 2D medium is not listed, please send us an email at
info@CanArtMag.ca

Age of Artwork

Your artwork can be up to 5 years old (2019 to present)

Who Can Submit

This competition is only for artists who are residents of Canada.

Submission Instructions

Make sure your photo has a resolution of at least 1000 x 1000 pixels. You can use most modern smartphones to achieve this quality.

Take a clean, focused picture of your artwork, omitting any frame or background.Shoot your photo in a well-lit space to ensure good quality.

Name the photo file after your artwork.

If you're among the top 50 artists, a short biography of up to 300 words will be displayed in the #CanArt2024 online gallery. Please include this bio with your submission.

Deadline & Results

Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024

Artwork Upload Deadline: January 16, 2025

Results Announcement: March 1, 2025

Ready to Apply?

Submission Instructions

With incredible support from our partners, there is no longer any cost to submit to the CanArt Art Competition 2024.

Please note this competition is for residents of Canada ONLY.

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