The Praxis Invitational is not judged by anonymous panels or subjective taste. Every submission is evaluated against our structured 8-dimension framework. Your work is scored on craft, concept, and cohesion — and every entrant receives a detailed critique report, whether you place or not.
What You Receive
Full Critique Report — Detailed feedback for each submitted work
Praxis Score — Your 0-100 Readiness Score across 8 dimensions
Dimensional Breakdown — See exactly where you excel and where to improve
Competition Standing — Finalists featured in online exhibition
Eligibility
Open to all painters 18 years and older
International entries welcome
Painting only: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, encaustic, tempera, mixed media on canvas/paper/panel
Work must be original, completed within last 3 years
No photography, sculpture, digital art, or AI-generated work
The 8-Dimension Framework
Every submission is evaluated across these criteria. Your highest-scoring work determines your competition standing.