Open Theme Juried Art Competition

About the Open Call

Blue Koi Gallery invites artists and photographers to submit their best work to our Open Theme Art Competition. Where creativity has no limits. All mediums, styles, and subjects are welcome. Whether bold, subtle, abstract, or representational, this is your space to showcase the art that defines you. From your boldest statement to your quietest reflection, let the world see what only you can create. Unleash your creativity! 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 – $50 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. THIRD PRIZE – Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALIST: 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. 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. Competition Timeline: Entry Deadline: September 30, 2025. Winners Notified: October 9-11, 2025. Exhibition Starts: October 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. Ready To Apply? We’re excited to see your work. Before submitting, please review the guidelines below to ensure your application meets our standards. This helps our jury evaluate your work as clearly and fairly as possible. 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

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 – $50 Cash | Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. THIRD PRIZE – Exhibition | Social Media Promotion and Certificate. HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALIST: Exhibition and Certificate. ADVANTAGE – Permanent Display on Platform. All winners will be featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition.

Requirements

Participants must be 18 years or older. Open to all artists worldwide, all backgrounds, skill levels, and styles are welcome. All visual media accepted, including painting, mixed media, photography, digital art, and sculpture. Submissions must be original works by the artist. Image Requirements: File Size: Max 2 MB; Format: jpg, jpeg, png; Professional presentation required (proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks); File Name Format: Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg. High-resolution images (Maximum 2000px on the longest side); JPEG or PNG format only; No watermarks or signatures; Professional lighting and neutral background preferred.

How to Apply

Apply via the provided link: https://form.fillout.com/t/b7PWg1rh6sus. Before submitting, ensure images meet the following requirements: File Size: Max 2 MB, Format: jpg, jpeg, png. Images should be professionally presented (proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks). File Name Format: Artist Name – Title of Art.jpg. High-resolution images (Maximum 2000px on the longest side), JPEG or PNG format only, no watermarks or signatures. Professional lighting and neutral background preferred.