Abstract Art | 2027 Juried Art Competition
Art does not always need to depict something recognizable to communicate something extraordinary. Through color, movement, texture, and form, abstraction creates a visual language that transcends the familiar.
Blue Koi Gallery invites artists worldwide to participate in our Abstract Art Competition, celebrating the freedom of artistic expression beyond traditional representation. Artists are encouraged to submit works that challenge perception, evoke emotion, and reveal the boundless possibilities of abstract art. An additional Photographic Excellence Award recognizes one outstanding photography entry.
Deadline January 31st, 2027
Photography is eligible for First, Second, and Third Prize. The additional Photographic Excellence Award offers non-cash recognition. A photographer may receive both a main prize and this distinction.
For artists who are building momentum, not just submitting work.
$150 Cash Award
- Digital award package
- Newsletter announcement
- Social media promotion
- Professionally designed certificate
Exhibition Feature
- Online month-long exhibition
- Social media promotion
- Professionally designed certificate
Exhibition Feature
- Online month-long exhibition
- Social media promotion
- Professionally designed certificate
Selected Artists & Photographers
- Online exhibition placement
- Month-long showcase on the Blue Koi Gallery website
- Professionally designed certificate
Photographic Excellence Award
One outstanding photography entry will be recognized for originality, composition, technical skill, and interpretation of the competition theme.
- Featured placement in the online exhibition
- Digital award certificate
- Digital award badge
This additional distinction carries no cash prize. Photography entries remain eligible for First, Second, and Third Prize. The same photographer may receive a main prize and the Photographic Excellence Award.
A focused online art opportunity for artists building visibility.
Selected artists receive online exhibition placement, artist recognition, and promotional support through Blue Koi Gallery.
What Selected Artists Receive
- Placement in an international online exhibition.
- Month-long showcase on the Blue Koi Gallery website.
- Digital award materials for winners and finalists.
- Social media and newsletter promotion opportunities.
What Makes This Call Different
Artists and photographers can submit original work interpreting the competition’s theme. All media are eligible for the main prizes, with an additional distinction recognizing photographic excellence. All entries are submitted digitally, without shipping work or preparing a physical installation.
Everything artists need to know before entering.
This online juried art competition is open to artists worldwide and designed to offer a professional, accessible way to share your work with a wider audience. You can also browse all current Blue Koi Gallery opportunities on the Call for Art page.
Important Dates to Remember
January 31, 2027
February 9-12, 2027
February 12, 2027
February 15, 2027
Rules & Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide, ages 18 and older.
- Any 2D or 3D visual medium accepted, including photography.
- JPG, JPEG, or PNG files accepted. Max file size: 5 MB.
- Entry fee is $25 for the first two artworks. Additional artwork may be submitted for $6 each.
- No frames, mockups, or watermarks.
- AI-generated artwork is not accepted.
- All submissions must be created and owned by the artist.
- All media, including photography, are eligible for First, Second, and Third Prize and juried exhibition selection.
- Photography entries are also considered for the additional, Photographic Excellence Award. The same photographer may receive both a main prize and this distinction.
How submissions are reviewed.
Submissions across all media, including photography, are reviewed by art professionals for theme fit, originality, visual impact, and technical skill. Photography entries are also considered for the additional Photographic Excellence Award, with attention to composition, use of light, technical execution, and interpretation of the theme.
How strongly the work responds to the competition theme.
Creative voice, perspective, and artistic individuality.
Composition, presentation, emotion, and overall strength.
Craft, execution, clarity, and control of medium.
Artists keep ownership of their work.
Artists and photographers retain ownership and copyright of their submitted work.
Copyright
Artists retain ownership and copyright of their submitted artwork. Blue Koi Gallery only uses submitted images for competition, exhibition, award, and promotional purposes related to this opportunity.
Image Use
Submitted images may be displayed on the Blue Koi Gallery website, exhibition pages, email announcements, social media posts, and related award materials.
Questions artists ask before entering.
Yes. This is an online juried art competition hosted by Blue Koi Gallery. All submissions are reviewed digitally, and selected artists are featured in an online exhibition.
Yes. Photography is welcome and is eligible for First, Second, and Third Prize, including the $150 First Prize, as well as juried exhibition selection. Photography entries are also considered for the additional Photographic Excellence Award.
Yes. Photography entries are eligible for the $150 First Prize and the other main prizes. The Photographic Excellence Award is an additional non-cash distinction. The same photographer may receive both a main prize and this distinction.
The $25 entry fee covers up to two artworks or photographs. Additional works may be submitted for $6 each.
Submission confirmation is sent instantly after the online form is completed.
Yes. Artists retain ownership of their work. Blue Koi Gallery may use submitted images only for competition, exhibition, award, and promotional purposes related to the opportunity.
Issues Submitting?
If you experience trouble with the online form, you may email your submission details and artwork images. The gallery will send an invoice for the entry fee after receiving your materials.
Submit your artwork.
Enter the Online Juried Art Competition and share your work with Blue Koi Gallery’s online audience.