If you are thinking of joining the art contests to showcase your drawing and painting skills, then you should know a few basic things before you could get started. There are many benefits in participating in the art contests but you are required to pay attention to a few important details before you signup for the contest. 

First you need to know whether the art contest is going to be an online art contest or an offline art contest. If it is going to be an offline contest, where would the contest be held and you should double check on whether would it be possible for you to make it to the contest venue on the contest date. If it is going to be an online contest then you do not have to worry about travelling to the contest venue but create your artwork right from the comfort of your home at your own leisurely pace. 

Are they free art contests or paid art contests? If you are a beginner or if you have not participated in the art contests before then it would be best to go with the free art contests so that you do not have to spend any money out of your pocket but at the same time have a chance to win some exciting prizes. 

Find out who is organizing the art contest as this is also an important factor to check. Regardless of whether it is a paid contest or a free contest, you should find out whether the contest organizer is highly credible. Check the reputation of the contest platform or the contest organizer so that you know that it is safe to participate in the contests organized by them. If it is going to be a paid art contest or if it is going to involve some form of payment then you must be twice as cautious. 

What is the contest prize? Is it going to be a cash prize or is it going to be any other attractive prize? Along these lines, you must also find out whether your contest organizer actually gives away the announced prizes. You will be able to find this information by screening the reputation of the contest organizer. If the contest winners or not announced for the contest or if the announced winners do not get the prizes, then they will go online to leave feedback about the contest organizer and the contest platform. You should stay away from platforms that do not enjoy good reputation. So, take your time to review and screen as many contest platforms as possible to identify the best platform so that you can confidently partake in the contests. 

When you make a careful review of all the above factors, you are likely to have an enjoyable contest participation experience. Do not hesitate to join the art contests. They are not only fun but they can also help you in a number of ways.