Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 15 September 2026
BRAVA Awards accepts free submissions from painters aged 19–30 for their first edition. Winners receive up to $5,000 USD, a funded residency, and exhibition in Punta del Este in January 2027 plus traveling shows. Deadline is October 27, 2026.
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Deadline. October 27, 2026
“Opens 5 September 2026. Closes 27 October 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. 4 cash prizes up to $5,000 USD each, fully-funded international artist residency, exhibition in Punta del Este January 2027, traveling exhibitions 2027
“Up to USD 5,000 in creation stimulus prizes and 8-week international artist residencies (including travel, accommodation, materials, and mentorship). Winning works exhibited in Punta del Este in January 2027 and subsequent international travelling exhibitions.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Emerging artists aged 19–30 (inclusive) as of the call closing date. No restrictions by nationality, religion, or geography stated. Artists must be actively developing their artistic practice and in the early stages of their career. Foundat
How they choose. Juried
“A jury evaluates quality, singularity, and potential of work; considers artist's context, production to date, coherence, evolution, conditions/opportunities available, and future potential.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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