TERAVARNA names winners of 11th COLOR competition

TERAVARNA has announced the winners of its 11th International Juried COLOR Competition, with artists from 34 countries earning prizes and visibility across the gallery’s online platforms. The contest highlights how juried art programs can help emerging and established artists reach global collectors and audiences.

Why it matters: - TERAVARNA is using juried competitions to give artists exposure beyond cash prizes. - The gallery says the winners gain visibility on its gallery wall, social channels, email newsletters and, for top prize recipients, a premium feature on ARTSY. - The competition also expands access for artists working across borders, with submissions coming from 34 countries.

What happened: - TERAVARNA announced the winners of its 11th International Juried COLOR Competition. - The Los Angeles gallery said the contest drew 531 winning artists across six prize categories. - The competition featured color-focused works selected by an expert panel of judges. - The winners are featured on TERAVARNA’s social media platforms and gallery walls.

The details: - First prize went to Michael D. Granger of the USA for the watercolor work “Sugar High,” which features bottles of candies in multiple flavors. - Runner-up went to Julio César Cienfuegos of Mexico for “Paper Air Planes and Candy Dreams,” a surreal painting with confetti, candies, bonbons and chocolates. - Merit Prize went to Jay Johansen of the USA for the acrylic work “The Other Woman in the Room,” described as blending realism and abstraction around identity. - TERAVARNA awarded Talent Prizes to 50 artists for their color-focused work. - The gallery also created an immersive simulated showcase and VR display for the competition’s most celebrated artworks. - First-, runner-up- and merit-prize winners receive a free six-month feature on ARTSY. - Winning artists are also promoted on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. - TERAVARNA says the winners will also be highlighted in its email newsletters.

Between the lines: - The competition is part art contest, part distribution engine, giving winners a chance to reach collectors, viewers and potential buyers through multiple channels. - The emphasis on VR, marketplace placement and social promotion shows how galleries are widening the definition of an art prize beyond a one-time award. - TERAVARNA is positioning color-themed competitions as a recurring way to build community and visibility for artists worldwide.

What's next: - TERAVARNA said it plans to continue hosting international juried competitions centered on color psychology and contemporary interpretation of the color spectrum. - The gallery will keep promoting winners across its digital platforms and online showcase network. - TERAVARNA also points to more future editions of themed competitions as part of its broader programming.

The bottom line: - TERAVARNA is turning a juried color contest into a global visibility platform for artists, with prizes, marketplace exposure and digital promotion all bundled into one competition.