15th Annual PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition

PleinAir Salon

$60 Application Fee

About the Open Call

The PleinAir Salon is an online art competition organized by PleinAir Magazine and Streamline Publishing, Inc. The competition awards $50,000 in total cash prizes annually, with monthly cycles leading up to a grand prize of $15,000 and the cover of PleinAir Magazine. While named for plein air painting, it is open to all artists and various categories including landscapes, still life, and portraiture.

What is Offered

$50,000 in total annual prizes, including a $15,000 grand prize, magazine cover publication, and monthly cash awards of $600 for first place overall.

Requirements

Open to all artists; entries are submitted digitally for the online competition.

How to Apply

Artists can enter the competition online through the ShowSubmit platform via the PleinAir Salon website. An early bird incentive of 25% off is available for entries submitted by January 15th.

Key Information

Deadline

January 31, 2026

Location

Not Specified

Categories

Painting

Compensation

paid