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Welcome to the global bodypainting & make-up community

A vibrant bodypainting artwork featuring a fantasy-inspired character with bright multicolored wings, floral and sun motifs, and a fox-like mask above the head, blending surreal details with elaborate costume and painted elements.

Image from the World Bodypainting Festival, D. Moisseev | Artist B. Carrugatti

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The main focus and goal of the association is to promote and bring awareness of this art while building a worldwide community and network of artists and supporters.

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Support the art of bodypainting and our mission to inspire, connect, and create. Every contribution makes a difference, every donation helps us bring this unique art form to the world!

Latest News from all Blog categories

Welcome to the WBF Finland – with the World Championships in Creative Make- Up!

Helsinki will host a spectacular showdown of artistry and imagination as the World Bodypainting Festival's Creative Make- Up World Championship takes centre stage. Along the thrilling world champion category, we provide a...

The WBF Spain 2026 took place on February 7th, 2026, in Águilas, Spain, during the world-famous Carnival de Águilas. As part of the new World Bodypainting Festival series, the event hosted the first World Championship of the 2026 season in the category World Award: Bodypainting & Show.

Welcome to the ONLINE AWARDS 2026
  • The WBF Online Awards will take place from 20th - 22th November 2026 in three categories.

 

The biggest Bodypainting competition in the UK takes place on Saturday 6 June 2026 as part of a three day mini festival, Bath Bodyart Weekend.

 

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Begins in 2001

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We represent the bodypainting and make-up community!
But what does that really mean?