Artwork by Shannon Durst
Art opportunities built around visibility, access, and respect.
Founded and Directed by Ka Koi
Blue Koi Gallery emerged from a passion for promoting innovative art and creating meaningful conversations around artists' work.
Blue Koi Gallery has grown into a global online platform connecting artists to audiences through curated exhibitions, juried opportunities, and artist-centered recognition.
Our approach is simple: reduce barriers, clarify the submission process, and create opportunities rooted in visibility, transparency, and respect.
Championing artists through access, recognition, and dialogue.
Blue Koi Gallery empowers emerging and mid-career visual artists by providing a global platform that champions underrepresented voices while fostering innovation, dialogue, and recognition within the art community.
An inclusive art world where more artists can be seen.
Our vision is to create an inclusive art world where artists have the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, driving meaningful change through creativity and collaboration.
A global platform for emerging and mid-career artists.
Blue Koi Gallery connects artists to audiences worldwide through curated exhibitions, juried opportunities, artist features, cash awards, and online visibility.
Juried Competitions
Themed online calls give artists a focused way to share work, receive recognition, and participate in professionally presented opportunities.
Online Exhibitions
Selected artists are showcased through online exhibitions designed to bring their work to a wider audience without shipping or installation barriers.
Artist Promotion
We support artist visibility through website features, award announcements, social media promotion, and curated recognition programs.
Dedicated to diverse artistic expression.
Blue Koi Gallery is dedicated to underrepresented voices and monthly showcases that celebrate diverse artistic expressions across multiple mediums.
For Artists Building Momentum
- Open calls designed for accessible digital submission.
- Opportunities for painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, textile, and more.
- Artist-centered presentation with clear deadlines, rules, and recognition details.
For Viewers and Collectors
- Curated online exhibitions featuring artists from around the world.
- Artist stories, award announcements, and evolving bodies of work.
- A discovery point for contemporary visual voices across mediums and styles.
Find Blue Koi Gallery across artist opportunity networks.
Blue Koi Gallery opportunities are shared through artist call and creative opportunity platforms to help artists discover current open calls.
Explore current opportunities for artists.
Browse Blue Koi Gallery's current open calls, online juried competitions, and exhibition opportunities.
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