13th International CFA Artist of the Month Award

The Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA) announces its 13th International Artist of the Month contest, open to fine artists from around the globe working in any fine‑art medium. Participants submit images of their work through an online form and pay a participation fee (20 € for one image, 59 € for five, or 99 € for ten). The contest deadline is 8 November 2026. A jury led by CFA’s founder selects three winners who receive the CFA Artist of the Month title and cash grants of €1,000, €700, and €500 respectively, together amounting to €2,200 in combined grants. All winners also gain a published interview, a certificate, and a 45‑day homepage feature. In addition, 50 finalists receive a complimentary annual Circle Arts membership (valued at €99), a profile page, and a certificate. All participants receive a participation certificate and their images are displayed in the contest gallery. The competition is fully online; no physical shipping of artworks is required. The award offers significant exposure to an international audience of art lovers and professionals, and the title can enhance an artist’s résumé for future opportunities.

Cash grants, publication on CFA website, 45‑day homepage feature, interview page, certificates, free annual Circle Arts membership for finalists.

Open to fine artists worldwide; all fine‑art media accepted; online submission only.