Art competition and gallery judging software
Whether it's an open call, a student art show or a juried gallery exhibition, fair judging means every piece gets the same attention. Acanthus organises the panel and the scoring so you can focus on the show.
No credit card required. 30 entries & 10 judges on the free tier.
Sound familiar?
- — Large shows where some pieces are scored by more judges than others.
- — Judging criteria that vary between categories or awards.
- — Tallying scores late at night before the opening.
How Acanthus helps
Fair coverage
Auto-assign judges so every artwork gets at least two independent evaluations.
Criteria per award
Use preset or custom rubrics for each award, and label entries as Artist, Artwork or Piece.
Phone-first scoring
Judges walk the gallery and score on their phone. No app to install.
Instant results
Watch the leaderboard update and export rankings and certificates when judging closes.
Questions
Can judges score remotely from images?
Yes. Judges can score from anywhere with their link and code; the entry details are whatever you upload.
How much does it cost?
Free for up to 30 entries and 10 judges. Larger shows pay once per event — no subscription.