Human Form Art Competiton 2026

Human Form

Juried Art Competition

Human Form | 2026 International Art Competition

We invite artists and photographers to submit their work for the Human Form Art Competition. This theme celebrates the beauty, strength, and complexity of the human figure in all its expressions. From realism to abstraction, gesture to movement, this call honors the timeless inspiration artists find in the human body.

Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, we encourage you to explore the essence of form, motion, and presence, capturing the spirit that connects us all.

Open to all artists worldwide, 18 years and older. Submissions in all mediums and skill levels are welcome.

Entry Fee:
$20 for 2 images
$6 for each additional images

The deadline to submit is February 28, 2026.

Awards & Prizes:

Award packet estimated value: $1,200

Awards Overview

First Prize – (Worth-$650 USD)

Includes a $200 cash award, featured artist interview, newsletter spotlight, social media promotion, exhibition placement, permanent online display, and an official certificate.

Second Prize – (Worth $250 USD)

Includes a $50 cash award, social media promotion, exhibition placement, permanent online display, and certificate.

Third Prize – (Worth $250 USD)

Includes a $50 cash award, social media promotion, exhibition placement, permanent online display, and certificate.

Honorable Mentions & Finalists – (Worth $75 USD)

Includes exhibition placement, permanent online display, and certificate.)

All winners will be featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside some of the world’s best contemporary artists

More Information

Competition Timeline

Entry Deadline | February 28, 2026

Winners Notified | March 9-12, 2026

Exhibition Starts | March 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.

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.

[Learn more about our jury philosophy →]

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.