About the Open Call

The International is a premier competition for portraiture and figurative art, open to all artists. Finalists are required to exhibit their original artwork and attend the Art of the Portrait conference in Atlanta for final judging. The competition awards various prizes across categories like drawing, painting, and sculpture, with the Draper Grand Prize including a $50,000 cash award and a feature article in International Artist Magazine.

What is Offered

Over $170,000 in cash and awards, $50,000 Draper Grand Prize, exhibition at the annual conference, feature article in International Artist Magazine, and waived conference tuition for finalists.

Requirements

Entries must be original designs created independently after February 2023. No AI-generated or digital creations. 2D works must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side (unframed); 3D works must be under 34 inches and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Finalists must be present at the conference with their artwork to win.

How to Apply

Submit up to three digital image files (TIFF or JPG) online. Files must be no larger than 6MB and labeled using the format: artist's last name, first initial, and entry letter (e.g., smith-j-a.jpg).