The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to invite the Bahamian creative community to participate in the 43rd Annual Open Call Art Competition. As in previous years, creatives are encouraged to submit works in any medium, size, or theme.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all Bahamian citizens and residents aged 18 and older.
Key Requirements
- The submitted work must have been created within the past year.
- Non-digital entries (paintings, sculptures, drawings, objects, etc.) must be photographed from multiple angles in high resolution (300 dpi).
- Poetry entries must be presented in a visual format.
- Each participant is required to submit a short video clip (maximum 90 seconds) introducing themselves and describing the work being submitted.
- Only one submission is permitted per participant. However, additional images or text may be included to provide further context for the submitted work.
Submission Process
Both non-digital (paintings, sculptures, drawings, objects, etc.) and digital artworks (photographs, film, new media, etc.), as well as audio files, may be uploaded directly via the Submittable platform.
Access the submission link here: www.artcentralbankbahamas.com/open-call.
Prizes
A panel of judges will select the winning entries, with more than $20,000 in cash prizes to be distributed across the various categories.
Deadline
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. All works must be uploaded as digital files (JPG, PNG, MP3, or MP4) to the Submittable platform by this date.
Questions?
For inquiries, please contact the Assistant Curator at ikgaitor@centralbankbahamas.com.
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to invite Junior and Senior High School students nationwide to participate in the 43rd Annual High School Art Competition.
Guidelines
This year’s competition is open to all media, sizes, and themes. However, please note the following requirements:
- The submitted work must have been created within the past year.
- Non-digital entries (paintings, sculptures, drawings, objects, etc.) must be photographed from multiple angles in high resolution (300 dpi).
- Each participant is required to submit a short video clip (maximum 90 seconds) introducing themselves and describing the work being submitted.
- Only one submission is permitted per participant. However, additional images or text may be included to provide further context for the submitted work.
Submission Process
Both non-digital (paintings, sculptures, drawings, objects, etc.) and digital artworks (photographs, film, new media, etc.), as well as audio files, may be uploaded directly via the Submittable platform.
Access the submission link through our website: www.artcentralbankbahamas.com/high-school.
Prizes
A panel of judges will select the winning entries, with more than $10,000 in cash prizes to be distributed across the various categories.
Deadline
The deadline for all submissions is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. All works must be uploaded as digital files (JPG, PNG, MP3, or MP4) via the Submittable platform.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to a parent, guardian, teacher, or contact the Assistant Curator at ikgaitor@centralbankbahamas.com.