The Dark Surrealism art contest invites artists to submit haunting artworks that delve into the eerie, the macabre, and the otherworldly. Artists are encouraged to explore the depths of their imagination and depict visions that transcend reality. Whether it’s through photography, mixed media, or traditional mediums, this theme encourages artists to delve into the eerie and enigmatic. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize, certificate, and inclusion in a month long online exhibition.
Submit your artwork by September 30, 2024.
Awards & Prizes
Terms of Entry
- Open worldwide
- Artists must be 18 years old
- All backgrounds, skill levels and styles accepted
- All visual media accepted: Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture
- Entry fees are non-refundable
- Images must 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.
Entry fees
Standard: $20 for 4 images / 30 for 6 images
Image Requirements:
- File Size: Max 2MB
- Format: jpg, jpeg, png Only
- Ensure professional presentation; including proper cropping, no mockups, frames or watermarks.
- File Name Format: Artist Name -TitleofArt.jpeg
Competition Timeline
Entry Deadline | September 30,2024
Winners Notified | October 7-9, 2024
Exhibition Starts | October 15, 2024
Terms and Conditions
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