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A Call to the Canvas: The Inaugural Art Ascend Fine-Art Competition Opens International Stage

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Promotional flyer for the inaugural Art Ascend International Fine-Art Competition presented by Bullseye Arts LLC. The event features a crowd-growing prize pool starting at $10,000 and invites submissions across 10 different categories. The competition is active from December 1st to March 31st, with the top 30 finishers receiving reviews from a Master Jury including artists like Zhaoming Wu, Joseph Zbukvic, and Greg Rutkowski. Winners will have their work showcased in an exhibition at the Gaylord of the Rockies. Bullseye Arts LLC

The global fine-art community has a new beacon of excellence. Art Ascend, presented by Bullseye Arts LLC, has officially launched its inaugural international competition, inviting creators from across the globe to compete for prestige, professional review, and a share of a burgeoning prize pool.

Starting with a baseline of $10,000, the competition's prize pool is unique in its "crowd-growing" nature, expanding with every new submission and corporate sponsorship. This model ensures that the rewards for artistic excellence are as dynamic as the works being submitted.

A Master Jury of Legends

What truly distinguishes Art Ascend is its commitment to high-level professional feedback. The competition features a Master Jury comprised of some of the most respected names in contemporary and traditional art:

  • Zhaoming Wu: Renowned for his ethereal and technically masterful oil paintings.
  • Joseph Zbukvic: A world-leading master of watercolor.
  • Jennifer Gennari: Celebrated for her classical realism and animal portraiture.
  • Greg Rutkowski: A powerhouse in both digital and traditional brushwork.
  • Bryan M. Taylor and Kimball Geisler: Both masters of atmosphere and landscape.

For participants, the stakes are more than just monetary. The top 30 podium finishers will receive direct reviews from this jury, providing a rare opportunity for emerging artists to have their work scrutinized by the industry's elite.

Competition Details and Categories

The competition spans 10 different competing categories, ensuring a broad spectrum of styles and mediums can find their place on the digital and physical podium.

  • Key Dates: The submission window opened on December 1st and is set to conclude on March 31st.
  • Exhibition: Winners will have the prestigious opportunity to showcase their work in a dedicated exhibition hosted at the Gaylord of the Rockies.

How to Enter

Bullseye Arts LLC has designed the submission process to be accessible to international talent. Artists are encouraged to submit their work through the official portal at www.artascend.com.

As the March 31st deadline approaches, Art Ascend stands as a significant new platform for the fine-arts world, bridging the gap between digital submission and traditional exhibition prestige.

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