Art Ascend
Welcome to the Art Ascend Online Competition
Proudly hosted by Bullseye Arts
We heard the voice of the artists, asking for more time to prepare their masterpiece for the competition; we have made the final decision.
The $1 Million Art Ascend Competition is still on — but we’ve just given you more time to perfect your masterpiece.
New Submission Start Date: December 1st, 2025.
Deadline: January 16th, 2026
Open to artists worldwide
Whether you were already working on your entry or just hearing about us for the first time, this is your chance to refine, create, and bring your best vision to life.
All art categories welcome — from classical to cutting-edge contemporary.
Don’t just make art — ascend.
Art Ascend is not just a competition — it’s a global movement built to elevate artists and connect them with a passionate community of collectors and supporters. With an unprecedented $1 million prize pool, we’ve created one of the most accessible, rewarding, and inspiring art competitions in the world today.
Entry is open to artists worldwide — simply pay a $5 submission fee per artwork, with a maximum of 10 submissions per artist. We believe creative potential should never be limited by financial barriers, which is why we’re offering a special Early Bird rate of just $2 per artwork for the first 14 days of the submission period. Artists from around the globe are invited to submit work in one of ten vibrant categories, with visibility, recognition, and real opportunities to advance their careers.
Each submitted artwork will be reviewed and approved by Bullseye Arts to ensure quality. We reserve the right to deny any artwork that violates our content rules.
Key Dates
Competition Opens: December 1st, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: December 14, 2025
Submission ends Jaunary 16, 2026
Voting Period: January 17 – February 28, 2026
Winners Announced: March 16th, 2026
Online Gallery Showcase: Launches April 18- May 31, 2026
What sets Art Ascend apart is its community-powered model. Supporters cast votes by purchasing points, with each vote directly increasing the prize pool and sustaining future artist initiatives. We encourage all participating artists to share the Art Ascend competition with your supporters to gain the votes you need to compete for the awards beyond the jury selection. Remember, while community support is vital, artists are not allowed to vote for their own entries. Any attempt to do so will result in disqualification from the competition.A live prize tracker keeps everything transparent — you’ll see in real-time how each vote builds impact. Let your talent speak — and let your supporters help elevate your work!
We are honored to announce that world-renowned master artist Zhaoming Wu will serve as the official juror for the Art Ascend Online Competition. As one of the most respected figures in contemporary fine art, Master Zhaoming Wu will personally review top entries from each category and select the top three award winners. This is an incredibly rare and valuable opportunity for artists around the world to receive professional recognition from a grand master. In addition to the juried awards, each category will also feature a People’s Choice Award, determined by public voting, allowing art lovers worldwide to participate and celebrate artistic excellence and impact. Furthermore, the Bullseye Arts panel will carefully select 10 finalists in each category based on creativity, technique, and overall expression.