May have recently graduated from an art-related educational program but may also be self-educated. Has not yet gained substantial recognition or visibility within the international art scene.
Is in the early stages of establishing their artistic career.

May have participated in local or regional exhibitions, but has not extensively exhibited at an international level. Has not received significant awards or accolades that would classify them as an established or mid-career artist.

Demonstrates a developing and evolving body of work that reflects experimentation, growth, and a commitment to artistic exploration.

Maintains a degree of independence in their artistic practice, potentially outside of a major institutional framework.

Shows a clear intent to pursue a professional career in the arts.

Artists who fulfill the criteria outlined above are eligible to participate in the scan.art International Emerging Art Prize. This includes individuals who work in various artistic mediums, such as painting, photography, mixed media, and other innovative forms of expression. The competition is open to artists from all around the world, ensuring a global and diverse representation of emerging talent.

The following terms and conditions govern participation in the 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition. By submitting artwork, the artist expressly agrees to these terms and conditions. Understanding and complying with these terms and conditions is a prerequisite for successful participation in the competition.

The 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition is open to all artists over the age of 18, regardless of their origin, nationality or cultural affiliation. The conditions of the competition focus exclusively on artistic creation and compliance with the established rules regarding the ownership of the submitted artworks (see „Ownership rights to artwork submissions“). Any discrimination based on origin or other personal characteristics will not be tolerated. The competition encourages artists from all backgrounds to contribute their creative talents on an equal footing and to take advantage of the opportunity to present their work to a wide audience.

Participants in the 2024 scan.art International Art Competition for Emerging Artists will be able to submit up to three artworks per person. This fixed limit serves to structure the organisation of the competition and to ensure that each individual work of art is properly evaluated. The limit of three works per entrant allows for diversity of participation and ensures that the quality and impact of each work can be given due consideration.

The 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition includes four categories, including painting, photography, mixed media and drawing. Participants will have the opportunity to submit their creative work in these categories. All individual forms of expression within these defined categories are welcome.

After registration for the International scan.art Emerging Artist Prize, scan.art reserves the right to publish images and information about the participating artists on scan.art's social media channels and on the scan.art website. This use is solely for marketing purposes related to the art competition and to promote the participating artists. The information provided may be used to announce the participants, present their artwork and promote the art competition.

scan.art reserves the right to adjust or change the schedule of the Art Prize at any time. These changes may occur for various reasons, including unforeseen circumstances, technical challenges or organisational adjustments.

Submissions can only be made via the scan.art platform. Please note that email submissions or other forms of participation are not permitted and will not be evaluated. Adherence to this requirement allows for a standardised and efficient processing of submissions, ensuring a fair assessment of all artworks.

During the judging phase, the team of six distinguished judges will conduct different rounds of judging. This process includes an initial review of the submitted works, followed by discussions and consultations within the jury team. It includes a detailed evaluation of the artists' profiles, followed by a shortlist and finally the final evaluation.

Six finalists per category (painting, photography, mixed media and drawing) will be announced. The shortlisted artists and their works will be presented to the public on the scan.art website, official social media and through an official press release.

The official announcement of the winners, including the overall winner and category winners, will take place at the Bakerhouse Gallery in Austria.

Participation in the 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition requires a registration on the scan.art platform. By registering, all artists will receive free trial access to scan.art's exclusive services during the course of the art prize, allowing them to optimise the presentation of their artworks. In order to complete registration for the Art Prize, a fixed registration fee of € 30 must be paid by the due date. This registration fee allows up to 3 works of one category to be submitted. The fee must be paid upon submission of the artwork and can only be paid by credit card to ensure a smooth and secure transaction process. Prices are subject to changes at any time. All entrants will be notified of any changes in good time. A refund of the application fee is not possible.

Please note that all participants in the 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition must have full ownership of the artwork they submit. The artwork submitted must have been created by the entrant and the entrant must hold all ownership rights to the artwork. This includes not only copyright, but also all other legal rights and permissions relating to the use, distribution and presentation of the artwork. By entering the competition, entrants confirm that they are the legal owner of the artwork submitted and have all the necessary rights to make the artwork available for the competition and the presentation on the scan.art website. Any infringement of third party rights is the responsibility of the entrant and the organizers reserve the right to exclude entrants from the competition if this condition is breached.

The overall winner of the 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition will receive a cash prize of EUR 5.000. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to participate in several exhibitions, both physically at scan.art's art fair partners and virtually on the scan.art “Discover Art” Page. The overall winner will also receive a gallery representation at the renowned Bakerhouse Gallery, the largest contemporary Gallery in Austria.

All category winners will be exhibited together at the Discovery Art Fair 2024. In addition, all category winners will receive a solo online exhibition on scan.art through “Discover Art”. Each category winner will also receive a physical award in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the 2024 Emerging Artists Competition.

The scan.art Choice Award will be selected by the scan.art team from all applicants. In recognition, the winner of this award will be given the opportunity to have a physical exhibition at the scan.art booth at an art fair partner. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to have a solo online exhibition on scan.art. As a further highlight, the winner of the scan.art Choice Award will receive a 5-year Unlimited membership to scan.art.

The shortlisted artists will have the opportunity to present their work in a month-long group exhibition at the renowned Bakerhouse Gallery in Austria, as well as in an online group exhibition on scan.art. Their work will also be featured on The Art Fair Guy, news.scan.art and other partner blogs. Shortlisted artists will also receive digital and physical certificates.

scan.art shall bear only the costs associated with the exhibition of the works of art. This includes the transport and shipping of the artworks to the exhibition, the professional installation on site and the return transport of the artworks at the end of the exhibition. Please note that scan.art is not responsible for insurance costs for the artworks, for travel costs or other additional expenses incurred by participants. All financial expenses not explicitly covered by the above-mentioned exhibition costs are the sole responsibility of the participating artists.

scan.art would like to point out that the works of the winners and shortlisted artists cannot be returned during the exhibition. The works will remain in the care of the organizer for the entire duration of the exhibition in order to ensure a continuous presentation.

If an artwork is sold during the exhibition, the winners or shortlisted artists will have to wait until the end of the exhibition to ship the artwork. Alternatively, they may send a replacement work at their own expense to ensure the continuity of the exhibition.

scan.art accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury in connection with participation in the 2024 scan.art International Emerging Artist Competition. Participation is at the artist's own risk and scan.art accepts no responsibility for any inconvenience or damage that may occur during the competition. It is the responsibility of the entrant to take appropriate measures to insure, secure and protect the artwork submitted. scan.art recommends that all entrants inform themselves in advance of any risks associated with the transport and exhibition of their works.

scan.art reserves the right to modify or cancel the Art Competition for Emerging Artists 2024 if unforeseen circumstances affect the proper conduct of the competition. This may be the case, for example, in the event of unexpected technical difficulties, force majeure or other unforeseeable events. In the event of such a change or cancellation, scan.art will take reasonable steps to inform the participants concerned in good time. Any liability for inconvenience or loss arising from the change or cancellation is hereby excluded.

These terms and conditions are governed by Austrian law. By participating in the Art Competition for Emerging Artists 2024, participants expressly declare their acceptance of the above terms and conditions as well as the General Terms and Conditions. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is a prerequisite for successful registration and participation in the competition. The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms and conditions shall be Vienna.