PAKD Gallery Berlin Portrait Award 2026

Entry form for portrait exhibition:

12th June - 4th July 2026

Submission deadline: 30th April 2026

Competition Rules

  • Work must be 2D format (can be hung on walls) in the following or similar mediums:

    • Oil paint, acrylic, egg tempera, watercolour, graphite, pastel, colouring pencil, charcoal, pen & ink (no sculptures, digital work, AI generated work or photography)

  • Maximum dimensions 200cm x 200cm.

  • Portraits and figures in any style, provided they are based on a real person, predominantly observed from life. Invented characters / character designs are not eligible.

  • Open to artists of all nationalities and residencies provided they can arrange delivery and pick up to and from Berlin, Germany.

  • Initial submission digital. File size under 50MB in PNG or JPG format. If selected the work will then be delivered physically and verified by the team for authenticity.

  • One artwork per entry, multiple entries allowed.

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