Hiske Tas Bain | Gem | Acrylic | AUSTRALIA
Noelle Hampton | "Speak No Evil" | Oil | USA
Barbara Handler | Lean On Me | Watercolor | USA
Lana Matskiv | Wild Birds | Oil | CANADA
TERAVARNA reveals 489 winners from 42 nations in its 13th Portrait Competition, granting cash prizes, VR exhibitions, and Artsy features.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The art gallery TERAVARNA extends an invitation to artists worldwide to join its biweekly juried contests and gain acclaim on a global platform. Winners are displayed on TERAVARNA’s online gallery wall and receive notable accolades and rewards. The entry period for the 13th International Portrait Competition has closed, and the outcomes of the outstanding winners are now being shared. TERAVARNA seizes this moment to thank every participating artist who contributed unusual portraits that express profound messages.
Creators from around the world submitted their portrait works for evaluation by a distinguished panel of judges, representing a major achievement for both up-and-coming and seasoned artists, as the gallery ensures art accessibility for participants everywhere.
TERAVARNA applauds the gifted artists chosen as cash prize recipients in its recently concluded 13th PORTRAIT juried art competition. The moment has arrived to unveil the individuals who have expertly and skillfully portrayed human narratives. This was a joint exploration of portraiture and figurative art, conveying human experiences through aesthetic shapes and forms.
The juried portrait art call drew entries from 42 countries, and 489 artists have secured a total prize fund of $1,150.00.
The top prize winner, Sofia Melissa Botter from Italy, earned the highest distinction for her remarkable oil painting titled ‘My First Loss…’.
Runner-up prize winner Hiske Tas Bain from Australia tells her story in acrylic, with a work named ‘Gem.’
The Merit Prize is awarded to Noelle Hampton of the USA for her satirical oil piece ‘Speak No Evil,’ while 25 deserving artists receive the Talent Prize for their artistic exploration of cultural, social, emotional, and striking portraits.
In addition to listing the names on TERAVARNA’s Winners’ Gallery, the gallery organizes an immersive simulated exhibition to honor the victors of the 13th International Portrait Competition—a VR display of the award-winning portraiture works. This pays tribute to the artists who have demonstrated dedication, talent, and technique in examining identity, memory, emotion, character, and nuanced human expressions through thought-provoking portrait art.
Every work tells a story, an intimate narrative of expressions, displaying technical mastery, compositional richness, attention to detail, and a distinctive voice that resonates across the compelling canvases.
Winners are not only placed on TERAVARNA’s virtual wall—they also qualify for a premium marketplace listing on global platforms such as ARTSY. The First, Runner-up, and Merit Prize winners of the competition will receive a complimentary feature on the premier ARTSY marketplace for six months. This exposure is vital for strengthening their portfolios and boosting their sales potential.
They also receive social media promotion and coverage across TERAVARNA’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channels, along with worldwide visibility, linking them to a broad community of artists and collectors in this digital space.
The names of the winners from the 13th PORTRAIT Juried Art Competition will additionally be included in TERAVARNA’s email newsletters to introduce these talents to the gallery’s subscriber community.
TERAVARNA anticipates celebrating many more such memorable editions of International Juried Portrait Art Competitions alongside artists who examine faces and figures through contemporary perspectives.
About TERAVARNA: Based in Los Angeles, TERAVARNA links artists worldwide through themed juried competitions, dynamic online and physical exhibitions, solo shows, and an online marketplace for purchasing and selling artworks. The gallery fosters creativity across all geographical boundaries through its charitable FOUNDATION initiatives. To date, it has distributed over $203,700 in cash prizes to artists representing more than 130 countries in various juried contests—establishing this gallery as a prominent presence in the global creative landscape.
Niladri Sarker
TERAVARNA
+1 424-545-6789
info@teravarna.com
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