Artist of The Month | 2026 Juried Art Competition
Deadline: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Artist of the Month is selected at the end of each month.
$15 entry fee
If you’re seeking meaningful visibility and a platform that genuinely honors your creative voice, Artist of the Month offers a focused opportunity for recognition. Each month, Blue Koi Gallery highlights artists whose work demonstrates clarity of vision, originality, and thoughtful execution, providing a professional space for your work to be seen and remembered.
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Issues Submitting?
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
February 28, 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
More Information
Entry Deadline: February 25, 2026
Winners Notified: February 28, 2026
Award Payout: March 1st, 2026
Winner Circle Opens: March 01, 2026
Winner Circle Closes: April 01, 2026
The Open Theme 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
Read our Entry terms and conditions.