Welcome, artists, visionaries, and art lovers, to the International Face Painting Contest 2027! Today, we push the boundaries of imagination and celebrate the incredible versatility of human skin as a living canvas. This year, our competitors will face our most inspiring theme yet:
FUTURE MEMORIES
We challenge our artists to look forward and paint what hasn't happened yet
capturing moments, emotions, and nostalgia from a time that is still to come.
This year, our competition is divided into 3 categories, each challenging our artists to showcase different skills, tools, and creative visions. Let’s look at the categories of 2027!"
- FaceArt Sponge and Brush
This category is a tribute to pure, traditional craftsmanship and fine technical skill. Here, artists are restricted to the classic tools of the trade. Only the use of line work, blending, and intricate shading will bring stories to life. With nothing but a brush, a sponge, facepaint and raw talent, faces are transformed into breathtaking “Future Memories"
Read the GUIDELINES for all of the rules for this category.
- FaceArt Airbrush / Special FX
This category merges traditional facepaint with modern technology and movie-magic techniques. Our artists will use the seamless gradients of airbrushing, combined with prosthetics, custom textures, and special effects. Expect to see mind-bending depth, hyper-realistic details, and futuristic designs that turn sci-fi dreams into instant “Future Memories”
Read the GUIDELINES for all of the rules for this category.
- FaceArt Xtreme
This category is not just about painting a face, it is about breaking all the rules! The only limits are: No airbrush, no prosthetics no masks. Artists are encouraged to use avant-garde techniques, dramatic headpieces, and extreme concepts that extend beyond the jawline. Get ready for a wild, theatrical, and jaw-dropping display of high-fashion illusion and raw, unrestricted creativity, as these artists push human evolution to its limits to create the ultimate, unforgettable ”Future Memories!"
Read the GUIDELINES for all of the rules for this category.
