Blue Koi Gallery

Art in Motion | 2026 Juried Art Competition

Deadline July 4, 2026 | $20 entry fee

We invite artists and photographers to submit work for the Art in Motion Art Competition. This theme celebrates movement, energy, and the feeling of action within a work of art. Submit your work and capture the power of motion.

Free Submission Week: Artists may submit 1 artwork free during the first7 days of the competition. After the free period ends, standard entry fees apply: $20 for 2 artworks, $6 for each additional artwork.

Submission confirmation sent instantly.

We encourage you to use the online form for faster processing, but if you encounter any issues, you can email us your application. Please include the following details in your email:

– Your full name (Artist Name)
– Email Address
– Website (optional)

-Artist Statement (Optional)
– State and Country (optional)
– Attach images of your artwork, labeled with their titles and mediums.

Once we receive your submission, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.

Deadline

July 4, 2026

More Information

Free Submission Week | May 1st – 7th 2026

Entry Deadline | July 4, 2026

Winners Notified | July 9-12, 2026

Award Payouts | July 12 2026

Exhibition Starts | July 15, 2026

The competition is open to artists worldwide, ages 18 and older.
We welcome both emerging and established creators working in: Any 2D or 3D Visual medium. 

File Size: Max 2 MB | Format: jpg, jpeg, png. Ensure proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks.

AI-generated artwork is not accepted. All submissions must be created by the artist and owned by the artist at the time of entry.

• Juried by art professionals

• International online exhibition

• Selected artists featured permanently

• Eligible for awards and recognition

Awards and Prizes

For artists who are building momentum, not just submitting work.

1st Prize
  • $150 Cash Award
  • Digital Award Package
  • Newsletter Announcement
  • Promotion Across Social media
  • Professionally Designed Certificate
Second Prize
  • Online Month Long Exhibition
  • Dedicated Artist Profile Page
  • Promotion Across Social media
  • Professionally Designed Certificate
Third Prize
  • Online Month Long Exhibition
  • Dedicated Artist Profile Page
  • Promotion Across Social media
  • Professionally Designed Certificate
Finalists
  • Online Month Long Exhibition
  • Permanent showcase on the Blue Koi Gallery website
  • Professionally Designed Certificate

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