International Biennial Portrait Competition 2025
David Hummer “Inevitably” 48”x48” 2020
You are invited to enter the 2025 International Biennial Portrait Competition showcasing the finest in portraiture art today. The IBPC is a premier portrait competition and is open to all artists. A variety of mediums is welcomed and encouraged.
Cash Award of $5,000 for Best of Show. Juror David Hummer Executive Director WMOCA.
David Hummer “Precarious” 48”x48” 2018
Important Dates
Call for Art Opens
Feb 1st
Deadline to Submit
May 18th by midnight CST
Notification of Acceptance
May 25th
Deadline for Artwork to Arrive at Museum
July 5th
Exhibition Dates
July 8th through September 27th
Barbara Hack “It’s a Man’s World” 2020
Entry Fee
Fee: The $75 Entry Fee covers up to 4 unique submissions. Credit cards are accepted on-line with your submission, the fee is non-refundable and must accompany your submission.
Qualifying Entries
Notification of finalists will be made by May 25th, 2025. All entries must meet the following criteria:
Open to all artists 18 or older
Must be the artist’s own original design and concept
Created independently and after February 2022
For 2D the longest side should not be larger than 60”
For 3D the size of the piece should weigh no more than 150 pounds and under 8’
For 3D artwork, the submitted work should be in final material, ready for display
In addition, no electronic, A.I., computer generated art, or art done in a class, workshop or under supervision is eligible. Digital apps and programs may be used for cropping your own reference photos only. All other media is accepted and encouraged, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.
Kara Lasiewicz “Alex” 24”x30” 2018
How to submit electronically
STEP 1: FORMAT YOUR ENTRY
Prepare up to four (4) unique artworks for entry:
Only digital entries will be accepted.
Images should ONLY be of the artwork. Do not include matting, frame, etc. in the image.
Save each file as a JPG, no larger than 5 megabytes.
Each file MUST be labeled in the following format: artist’s last name, title of artwork, dimensions, medium, year and price; all separated by an underscore. (see example)
Smith_Alv_24x36_oil on canvas_2024_1400
For Example:
JuliAnne Jonker “Allissa Healer 2” 24”x24”
STEP 2: Enter Your Contact Information
STEP 3: Enter Your Artwork Information
Make sure your entry files are formatted according to the instructions above and are named correctly
Then, for each artwork, enter the Title, Year, Medium and Dimensions
-Example: Alv, 2024, Oil on canvas, 24x36
Upload each image following the steps in the form
Step 4: Agree to Terms of Competition
Read and agree to the terms of the competition
Step 5: Submit Your Entry & Payment
Submit your entry and enter your name as it reads on the credit card for payment
Step 6: Email JPEGS to David Hummer
Email .jpegs to David Hummer at david@wmoca.org
-Be sure to follow the procedure for naming .jpegs and keep under 5mb
Jennifer Balkan “Thoughts in Neon Pink” 24”x18”
