The 2nd Nature art contest invites artists to explore the boundless beauty and diversity of the natural world through your art. Capture the majesty of towering mountains, the delicate intricacies of a blooming flower, or the serene stillness of a forest. This competition is your canvas to depict the wonders of nature. Whether it’s through photography, mixed media, or traditional mediums, this theme allows you to showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and inspire viewers with your vision. The winner will receive a $100 cash prize, certificate, and inclusion in a month long virtual exhibition.
Submit your artwork by August 31, 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 | August 31,2024
Winners Notified | Sept 7-9, 2024
Exhibition Starts | Sept 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
Blue Koi Gallery is excited to announce the call for art for their Nature Art Competition. Showcase artwork and photographs inspired by nature, capturing landscapes, plants, wildlife, and natural phenomena like sunsets, waterfalls, and rainbows. Open to artists worldwide. This competition celebrates the magnificence of nature and invites artists from all locations to showcase their creative talent. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging artist, we welcome your participation. With a deadline of July 31st, 2023, you have the opportunity to submit your artwork and compete for a chance to win $200 in cash awards. We accept artworks in both 2D and 3D mediums, allowing artists to explore and express their unique perspectives on the natural world. Please note that all participants must be 18 years or older to enter. 10% of the entry fees from this show will be donated to The Nature Conservancy. Submit your artwork today and join us in celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
Accepted Media
Visual art in various forms such as Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture, 3D Installation will all be taken into consideration.
Awards & Prizes
The prize money for the art contest is unrestricted and can be used in any way that benefits the recipient artist.
First Prize Award | $100
Second Place Prize Award | $75
Third Place| $25
Honorable Mention Award
Entry fees
The entry fee is $20 for 5 pieces. (non-refundable)
10% of the entry fees from this show will be donated to The Nature Conservancy.
Competition Timeline
Now | Art Competition Open
July 31st 2023, 11:59 PM Central Time | Deadline for Entries
8 August 2023 | Winner Notification Starts
8 August 2023 | Cash Prize Notification Starts
9 August 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts
8 September 2023 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends
Copyright and Image Usage
We understand and respect the importance of artist copyright and image usage. By submitting your artwork, you retain full ownership and copyright of your work. We require artists to ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for any references or source materials used in their submissions. By entering the competition, you grant us the right to display your artwork on our website and promotional materials solely for the purpose of promoting the artist, competition and the exhibition. Any other usage or reproduction of your artwork will require your explicit consent. We are committed to protecting your intellectual property and will handle all submissions with the utmost care and respect.