Bold Colors

About the Open Call

Blue Koi Gallery invites artists to unleash the full force of color in Bold Colors, a dynamic online art competition. We are seeking artworks that are fearless, vivid, and striking pieces that command attention through daring palettes and expressive intensity. Show us how you use color to make a statement, stir emotion, and push creative boundaries. Open to all artists, worldwide. Participants must be 18 years or older. Submissions in all mediums and skill levels are encouraged to apply. Awards & Prizes: Win $500 worth of prizes and Cash Award. Promotion on social media channels. Newsletter to Galleries & Art Lovers. Certificate of Achievement. FIRST PRIZE – $100 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion | Newsletter feature to Collectors, Galleries & Art Lovers and Certificate. SECOND PRIZE – $75 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. THIRD PRIZE – $50 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALIST: Social Media Promotion | Exhibition and Certificate. ADVANTAGE – Permanent Display on Platform. All winners will be featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside some of the world’s best contemporary artists. Competition Timeline: Entry Deadline | July 31, 2025. Winners Notified | August 9-12, 2025. Exhibition Starts | August 15, 2025. Image Requirements: File Size: Max 2 MB | Format: jpg, jpeg, png. Ensure professional presentation: including proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks. File Name Format: Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg. Rules for Entry: This competition is open to artists worldwide who are 18 or older. All backgrounds, skill levels, and styles are welcome. We accept all visual media, including painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture. All submissions must be original works created by the artist entering the competition. Our Jury Process: At Blue Koi Gallery, every submission is reviewed anonymously by an independent panel of art professionals from around the world. Each competition brings a fresh set of jurors, ensuring a fair and diverse selection process. Final selections are thoughtfully made from the jury-approved pool, focusing on creativity, skill, and originality. We are committed to providing artists with a transparent and respectful experience. High-resolution images (Maximum 2000px on the longest side) JPEG or PNG format only No watermarks or signatures Professional lighting and neutral background preferred Label file names clearly (Artist name – Artwork Title.jpg).

What is Offered

Cash awards totaling $225 (First: $100, Second: $75, Third: $50), $500 worth of prizes, exhibition feature in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition, social media promotion, newsletter feature to collectors, galleries & art lovers, Certificate of Achievement, and permanent display on the platform.

Requirements

Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older, accepting all visual media including painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture. Submissions must be original works. Image requirements: Max 2 MB, jpg/jpeg/png format, professional presentation (proper cropping, no mockups/frames/watermarks), and file name format 'Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg'. High-resolution images (Max 2000px on longest side), no watermarks/signatures, professional lighting and neutral background preferred.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://form.fillout.com/t/7WQoVZz5ASus. Review guidelines for image submission including file size, format, naming convention, and presentation standards.