Introducing the “Colors Unleashed” online art competition—a call for art opportunity for artists of all levels to showcase their skills. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this competition is perfect for you. Must be 18 or older to participate. Submit your visual artwork before the deadline August 30, 2023, for a chance to win $200 in cash awards.
Theme Description
This theme is all about bold and vibrant colors! It is essential to maintain visual harmony and balance. Pairing them with complementary or neutral tones can help create a visually pleasing composition. Using color can aid in conveying emotions, tell stories, and captivate the senses. Bold colors have a strong visual impact and evoke energy and excitement.
Rules and Eligibility
- Open internationally
- Artists must be 18 years or older to apply
- All backgrounds, skill levels and styles accepted
- All visual media accepted: Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture, 3D Installation
- Entry fees are non-refundable
- 4 images may be submitted per entry fee. Artists may submit multiple entries.
- Images should be original work created by the submitting artist
Commission-Free Approach:
We empower artists and connect them directly with buyers, ensuring that all sales are exclusively between the artist and the buyer. Any sale inquires from potential buyers will be directed to the artists from the Blue Koi Gallery.
Awards & Prizes
First Place Prize:
$100 Cash Award
Monthly Newsletter
30 day exhibition
Featured on Homepage
Social media exposure
Digital award certificate
Second Place Prize:
$75 Cash Award
30 day exhibition
Social media exposure
Digital award certificate
Third Place Prize:
$25 Cash Award
30 day exhibition
Social media exposure
Digital award certificate
Honorable Mention Award:
30 day exhibition
Social media exposure
Digital award certificate
Entry fees
Early Bird: $20 for 4 Pieces
$25 for 4 pieces (non refundable)
Image Requirements:
File Size: Max 2MB
Format: jpg, jpeg, png, mp4 only
Composition: No frames, mats, or watermarks. Please crop out any background in the images.
Labeling: FirstName-LastName-TitleofArt.jpeg
Competition Timeline
Entry Deadline | August 30, 2023
Winners Notified | Sept 7-9, 2023
Virtual Exhibition Date | September 9th, 2023 – October 8th, 2023
Usage & Copyright
This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions between the artist and Blue Koi Gallery. Prior to submitting their artwork, all artists who wish to participate in any competition on our website (koisartistaward.com) are required to consent to the following terms:
Artwork will only be used for marketing, promotional, and display purposes. This includes featuring them on the Blue Koi Gallery website, social media platforms, etc.
The artist hereby grants permission to Blue Koi Gallery to archive selected artwork as a part of the exhibition. This archival will be made accessible for public viewing on our official website (koisartistaward.com).
The selected works will feature the artist’s name, the title of their artwork, and a link back to their website. If the artist doesn’t have a website, we’ll include their email address for contact purposes.
Artist shall retain all copyrights of any image they submit to the Blue Koi Gallery.
The images on this site will not be resold, exchanged, or copied.
Entry fees are non-refundable