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The Wild Canvas Sketch Challenge
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all skill levels, at least 18 years old; international participation welcome
- The Focus: Original black-and-white drawings (graphite pencil, charcoal, or ink pen on paper) responding to the theme "Island Time" — capturing the spirit and feeling of Caribbean island life
- The Funding: Grand Prize: full Wild Canvas Retreat reservation (private casita, accommodation, meals, instruction, all activities); Second Prize: $500 scholarship toward retreat; Third Prize: $250 scholarship toward retreat
- Key Requirements: Submit one original drawing created by the participant using traditional drawing media (graphite pencil, charcoal, or ink pen) on paper; post artwork publicly on Facebook or Instagram and tag The Wild Canvas Retreat; complete official entry form by August 26, 2026, 11:50 PM Eastern Time
DeadlineWednesday, August 26, 2026
AwardGrand Prize: Full cost of The Wild Canvas Retreat reservation (private casita, accommodation, meals, instruction, and all retreat activities); Second Prize: $500 Wild Canvas Scholarship; Third Prize: $250 Wild Canvas Scholarship
Application fee$0
Locationglobal
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesdrawing, traditional drawing media
Application notesEntries must be submitted through official Google Form. Artwork must be entirely original, created solely by the entrant. AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork is not permitted. Digital artwork, paintings, colored pencil, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, and mixed media incorporating paint are not eligible. Only black-and-white traditional drawings accepted. One entry per participant. Winners agree to allow The Wild Canvas Retreat to share submitted artwork for promotional purposes with proper credit.
Contactjulian@thewildcanvasretreat.art
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