January 2027 Contest

DDANS Art Contest 2027

Digital submissions open August 18

Submit your work digitally by November 30, 2026. First-round results will be shared on this website and by email on December 15.

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Abstract artwork in layered blue, yellow, and black textures
Featured artworkDDANS artist archive
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Digital submissionAug 18–Nov 30, 2026
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First-round noticeDec 15, 2026
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Artwork intakeDec 16, 2026–Jan 15, 2027
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Submission Schedule

Three steps to the January contest.

Digital review comes first. Only artists who pass the first round will arrange an appointment to deliver the original artwork.

Pattern-rich artwork with luminous circular details

2027 Awards

Six artists. $600 in awards.

The 2027 contest maintains the same award levels as 2026: one first prize, one second prize, and four third prizes.

First Prize
$300
Second Prize
$100
Third Prize · 4 artists
$50 each
Vertical artwork in soft cyan, green, and yellow tones

Original Artwork Intake

Call first. Bring the artwork by appointment.

Artists selected in the first round must contact DDANS by phone and make an appointment before bringing the original artwork.

Phone(213) 936-0500 Text(213) 760-5397

Past Contests

2026

The previous contest is preserved in the archive.

Review the complete 2026 contest page, including the official poster, schedule, participation details, awards, and event information.

View the 2026 archive
Official poster for the 2026 DDANS Art Contest

Questions

Need help with digital submission?

Contact DDANS for submission help or for an artwork intake appointment after the first-round announcement.

contact@ddans.org (213) 936-0500