Blue Koi Gallery - Abstract

The Blue Koi Gallery is excited to announce their “Abstract” International Juried Art Competition. This competition is open to all art mediums, styles, and skill levels.  All applicants must be 18 years or older and submit 5 original pieces that adhere to the theme of  “Abstract”. Submissions will be judged based on technique, interpretation of the abstract theme, originality, and artistic merit. Cash prizes up to $200 will be awarded to winning artists

Theme Description

The contest invites artists to submit their best artwork that represents the theme of abstraction, allowing them to explore and experiment with colors, shapes, textures, and forms in new and innovative ways.

Accepted Media

Visual art in various forms such as Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture, 3D Installation will all be taken into consideration.

Awards & Prizes

The prize money for the art contest is unrestricted and can be used in any way that benefits the recipient artist.

First Prize Award | $100

Second Place Prize Award | $75

Third Place| $25

Honorable Mention Award

Entry fees

The entry fee is $20 for 5 pieces. (non-refundable)

Competition Timeline Art Competition Open

May 28th 2023, 11:59 PM Central Time | Deadline for Entries4 June 2023 | Winner Notification Starts4 June 2023 | Cash Prize Notification Starts5 June 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts23 June 2023 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***31 June 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends1 July 2023 | Winning Artworks Archived