Étiquette : Artist of the Year
Karel Vereycken longlisted for Artist of the Year Award
On July 29, Franco-Belgian painter-engraver Karel Vereycken was informed by the Visual Artists Association (VAA, based in London, UK) :
Dear Karel,
Thank you for applying to the Artist of the Year Awards 2026. We are delighted to inform you that you have been longlisted and will now progress to the second stage of the art prize – a massive congratulations!
With such a strong range of entries received this year, reaching the longlist is a fantastic achievement and reflects the strength of your submission. The judging process will now continue, with shortlist results expected to be announced in September 2026.
Karel Vereycken selected « Signature Artist » in « Artist of the Year » contest
On Feb. 12, 2026, Franco belgian painter engraver and historian Karel Vereycken was selected « Signature Artist » by the Circle Foundation for the Arts, in recognition for his « artwork’s exceptional aesthetic quality, originality, and technical mastery » among « outsanding works across all fine art categories in the 7th International CFA Artist of the Year competition hosted by Circle Arts.«
Karel Vereycken granted Finalist Award in ARTAVITA Artist of the Year Contest
On Jan. 7, 2026, ARTAVITA granted the Franco-Belgian painter engraver Karel Vereycken a Finalist Certificate « for artwork submitted and distinguised in the 76th Artavita Online Art Contest competing for the Artavita Artist of the Year 2025 Contest.«
Designed by artists for artists, ARTAVITA, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is a free online gallery and considered an innovative platform.
Karel’s Artist Profile & Portfolio on ARTAVITA’s website allows the artist to display online some of his works (click HERE).