The Koi Artist Award, hosted by Blue Koi Gallery, celebrates artistic excellence by recognizing visual artists who demonstrate originality, technical skill, and a compelling artistic voice. Open to creators worldwide, this award provides a $500 unrestricted artist grant, a published interview for the winner and global promotion. Finalists receive a featured artist page, social media promotion, and a finalist certificate. The competition welcomes both 2D and 3D visual artists, encouraging diverse artistic expressions.
Entry Deadline: November 30, 2025
Winner & Finalists Notified: December 10, 2025
Grant Awarded: December 15, 2025
Open worldwide to artists 18 years and older
Accepts all backgrounds, skill levels, and styles
All visual media welcome: Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture
Entry fee: $35 for up to 8 images
Submitted artwork must be original and professionally presented
Unrestricted funds to support your artistic journey
Spotlight on your story and journey
Featured across our website, newsletter, and social platforms.
Professionally designed certificates for the winner and finalists
Submit your artwork by November 30, 2025
Use the online form to upload up to 8 images of your artwork.
Juried by Blue Koi Gallery Director Ka Koi and guest art professionals.
Winners and finalists announced, shared and showcased.
Joni Wagner
Maxwell G. Miller
Freddy Seynhaeve
The Koi Artist Award celebrates visual artists whose work reflects technical skill, creative depth, and a distinctive voice. We invite 2D and 3D submissions across all styles and mediums—from traditional painting to innovative sculpture.
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 , Frames or signatures
Professional lighting and neutral background preferred
Label file names clearly (Artist name – Artwork Title.jpg)
*If you encounter any issues we’re here to help, you can email us your application. Please include the following details in your email: Artist Name, Email Address, Website (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.
