Artist of the Month | Blue Koi Gallery
If you’re looking for meaningful visibility and a platform that truly values your creative voice, Artist of the Month is an opportunity worth entering. Each month, Blue Koi Gallery highlights artists whose work shows strong direction, originality, and craftsmanship—offering participants a chance to expand their reach and strengthen their professional presence. This feature celebrates more than a single result; it celebrates the ongoing dedication, growth, and vision behind every piece.
If you’re ready for your work to be seen, supported, and showcased to a wider audience, we invite you to submit your best images and take part in this monthly recognition opportunity.
Open to all artists worldwide, 18 and older. All mediums and skill levels welcome.
Entry Fee: $15 for 2 images
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Best in Show | 1 Artist
The top-scoring artist of the month is named Best in Show and receives:
• $100 cash prize via PayPal
• Front-page feature on the Blue Koi Online Gallery
• Showcase placement in the Artist of the Month Winner Circle
• A dedicated announcement to collectors, galleries, and art enthusiasts through our newsletter and social media
• Instagram spotlight featuring their winning artwork
• A website feature page with their best piece, biography, and links
• Direct links to their website and social media
• Digital award package including:
– Best in Show Certificate
– Press Release
– Event Postcard
• Automatic consideration for annual award.
Finalists | 4 Artists
Four additional standout artists (depending on quality of submissions) receive the following recognition:
• Official inclusion in the Artist of the Month Winner Circle
• Font Page Carousel spotlight featuring their artwork
• Social media announcement across Blue Koi platforms
• Website feature section including portfolio links
• Wide-reaching online publicity through gallery email announcements and event promotion
• Digital Finalist Certificate
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 January 31, 2026
Winners Notified | February 9-12, 2026
Exhibition Starts | February 15, 2026
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)
Read our Entry terms and conditions.