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Entry Period: January 12th – April 18th, 2026
The most obvious subject in art is looking right at you in the mirror. It's the person you know best; only you know every little detail of your face. Go surreal, abstract or fantasy, draw your reflection, paint yourself... Anything goes as long as it's creative, original, and it's you! Media of your choice*. SUBMIT A PICTURE OF YOUR ARTWORK!
How are the Winners Determined?
Voting
30 Finalists are chosen by the community popular vote. (share your entry link received in email*)
30 Finalists are chosen by in house jury*
All 60 Finalists are reviewed by a separate jury of professional artists who will decide the winners for First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and the 57 Honorable Mentions.
60 Winners will be announced Friday, July 17th, 2026
- Total Prize Amount: $5000 (egift cards)
- 1x Grand Prize: $2000 shopping spree on jerrysartarama.com (egift card)
- 1x 2nd place: $1000
- 1x 3rd place: $600
- 57 honorable mentions: $25 egift card each
Winners Selected From: 30 publicly voted, 30 from Jerry's in house vote
More details
More on Voting: *Upon entry, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to your entry. Please save this email, it contains your personal entry link that is shareable for "Round 1" of voting.
Jury Voting: *A select team of our Jerry's in house specialists. All 60 Finalists are reviewed by a separate jury of professional artists who will decide the winners for First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and the 57 Honorable Mentions.
Contest Details
Entry Period: January 12th – April 18th, 2026
DETAILS: The most obvious subject in art is looking right at you in the mirror. It's the person you know best; only you know every little detail of your face. Go surreal, abstract or fantasy, draw your reflection, paint yourself... Anything goes as long as it's creative, original, and it's you! Media of your choice.
RULES: *Everyone can enter. No purchase necessary. Certain restrictions apply. Photography only submissions are not allowed. AI-created images are not allowed. Mixed media and digital painting are acceptable.
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VOTING BEGINS
- Round 1 Voting (Public): Monday, May 11th – Friday, June 19th, 2026
- Semi Finalists Announced: Friday, June 26th, 2026
Winners Announced: Friday, July 17th, 2026. Spread the word & share, plus get your votes in! Details on voting and judging are available on the official "Self Portrait" contest page online.
ELIGIBILITY: Jerry's 2026 Self Portrait Contest is open to US Residents only. Not available where prohibited by law.
All prizes exclude employees of Jerry's Artarama Management Corporation, its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and the families and/or household members of each of the above.
*Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Entries are limited to ONE per person and ONE per email address per Self Portrait Contest.
For Full Contest and Entry Rules/Disclaimer, Please read our: Contest Terms and Disclaimer
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Disclaimer:
By entering our "Contests"(any contest on jerrysartarama.com) and submitting your artwork and details, you agree to our Contest Terms and Disclaimer, use of image and likeness and our Website Terms Of Use. By entering any online Contest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer and release. Must be 18 years or older to enter.
Use of AI is NOT allowed: You confirm your submission was created entirely by human hands without the use of AI in any form, including but not limited to AI-generated imagery, enhancements, or alterations. Entries found to incorporate AI will be disqualified.
Use of Image and Likeness: By entering the Contest, you grant [Jerry's Artarama], its affiliates, and authorized third parties the irrevocable right to use, reproduce, edit, display, and distribute any photographs, video footage, or other media containing your image, likeness, or voice submitted or captured during the Contest for promotional, advertising, and public relations purposes, in any media format now known or later developed, without compensation or further notice.
Publicity Release: You acknowledge and agree that your name, image, and any other information submitted may be used publicly in connection with the Contest, including but not limited to promotional materials, social media, and websites.
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