The Gateway International Painting Competition

Monthly Cash Awards

Changing Monthly Professional Artist Jury

Open to Artists World Wide Over 18 Years Old

All Painting Media Accepted

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Best in Show and Finalist Cash Award Winners

MARCH 2018 BEST IN SHOW: Golden Hour, Carmel by Jason Sacran, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Matt Sterbenz.

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FEBRUARY 2018 BEST IN SHOW: A Cappella by Valeriya Lakrisenko, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Mary Pettis.

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JANUARY 2018 BEST IN SHOW: Ginger & Johnnie by Tina Garrett, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Jane Hunt.

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DECEMBER 2017 BEST IN SHOW: Viviann by Nicole Moné, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Kathie Odom.

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NOVEMBER 2017 BEST IN SHOW: A Window On Bentley's Backyard by Patrick Saunders, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Carol Marine.

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October 2017 BEST IN SHOW: Koi Pond by Derek Penix, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Carl Dalio.

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SEPTEMBER 2017 BEST IN SHOW: Twelve Small Boats by Deborah Tilby, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Timothy C. Tyler.

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AUGUST 2017 BEST IN SHOW: Cuban Blend by Alan Wylie, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash.
Judge: Professional artist Morgan Samuel Price.

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SECOND PRIZE: Edward Inman Sr by Suzie Baker, Winner of $1,000.00 Cash, 2016-17 Competition.

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GRAND PRIZE: Blowing Smoke, Portrait of Aaron Shikler by Nicole Moné, Winner of $5,000.00 Cash, 2016-17 Competition.

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The Gateway International Painting Competition (GIPC)

Monthly Cash Award to Best in Show, Every Month

TIME FRAME:

Begins August 1st annually; ends after 12 months on July 31; includes 12 monthly competitions beginning the first of each month, and ending the last day of the month at 11:59 pm Arizona, USA time. All 12 months' finalists (144 total finalists) compete for the Grand Prizes at year's end.
Judges review and provide written comment about each of 12 monthly finalist paintings; 144 paintings compete for grand prizes awarded in August.
Monthly winners announced by the 20th of following month.
All 12 Finalists (including Best in Show) receive 1 free painting entry with special promotion
Award certificates to all finalists

ANNUAL GRAND PRIZE WINNERS (144 finalist paintings compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place)

Special recognition certificate
Annual Membership; Year End Cash Awards

Exhibition and Artist Promotion

Each Painting Entry:

Is promoted on its own full page with full artist contact.
Links to the artist's website of choice.
Is available for sale or auction at artist's discretion.
Artist or artist's gallery keeps 100% of their sales through this website.
Links to artist's profile, a special page with all artist's entries.

Current Monthly Finalist Winners

Best in Show and Finalists
Past Grand Prize Winners

Painting Contest Finalist Certificates

Twelve finalists are selected each month of the painting competition. As recognition of their accomplishment, a certificate is mailed to each artist, no matter where they live in the world.

Our Mission - Art Kits for Students

Entry fees from PaintingContest.org contribute to funding and sending art kits for students and emerging artists living in countries without access to art supplies or art education. Art kits include a quality paint set, brushes, paper, and an instructional guide. Learn more...

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Featured Paintings

See the latest featured paintings, representing the very best of the artists' works. Refresh the page to see additional paintings in a new arrangement. Click on a painting for additional details or to contact the artist.

Painting Exhibition and Sale

Artists from all over the world have a unique opportunity to showcase and sell their work while competing for cash prizes every month. A different judge who is an accomplished art professional will critique and comment on 12 monthly finalist paintings. Artists keep 100% of their sales.