--- title: "Open Theme Art Exhibition" description: "May 2026 Open Theme Art Exhibition Welcome to the Open Theme Art Exhibition, an international showcase celebrating artistic creativity without boundaries. This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of work across styles, mediums, and subject matter, offering artists the freedom to share their unique perspectives and creative vision. We are honored to recognize the artists […]" url: "https://koisartistaward.com/open-theme-art-exhibition-4/" date_modified: "2026-06-26T22:55:41-05:00" --- May 2026 # Open Theme Art Exhibition Welcome to the Open Theme Art Exhibition, an international showcase celebrating artistic creativity without boundaries. This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of work across styles, mediums, and subject matter, offering artists the freedom to share their unique perspectives and creative vision. We are honored to recognize the artists featured in this exhibition for their originality, skill, and dedication. We extend our congratulations to every artist who participated. 1st Place ![Anthony Presley - Wanderlust](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Anthony-Presley-Wanderlust.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Anthony-Presley-Wanderlust.jpg) Anthony Presley Wanderlust Digital Photograph [Visit Artist Page](https://anthonypresley.com) 2nd & 3rd Place ![Winona Vold - A Walk in the Woods](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Winona-Vold-A-Walk-in-the-Woods.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Winona-Vold-A-Walk-in-the-Woods.jpg) Winona Vold A Walk in the Woods Acrylic [Visit Artist Page](https://www.instagram.com/winona_jade_/) ![Theresa - Curious Coyote](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Theresa-Curious-Coyote.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Theresa-Curious-Coyote.jpg) Theresa Curious Coyote Mixed Medium printed on metal [Visit Artist Page](https://www.artisttheresapoalucci.com) Finalists ![Kenya Ellis - dance](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kenya-Ellis-dance-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kenya-Ellis-dance-scaled.jpg) Kenya Ellis dance Sterling Silver on Leather [Visit Artist Page](https://stylizedheritage.com) ![Robert Snyder - Emphatically Blank](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Robert-Snyder-Emphatically-Blank.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Robert-Snyder-Emphatically-Blank.jpg) Robert Snyder Emphatically Blank Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain fired to cone 5, then luster fired with gold luster. [Visit Artist Page](https://www.perpetuitypottery.com) ![Lester Scott - 2 Kings](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lester-Scott-2-Kings-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lester-Scott-2-Kings-scaled.jpg) Lester Scott 2 Kings Oil Paint [Visit Artist Page](https://Zipitles%20on%20instagram%20or%20@1take07%20TikTok) ![David Grabstald - "Admiring Venus"](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/David-Grabstald-Admiring-Venus-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/David-Grabstald-Admiring-Venus-scaled.jpg) David Grabstald "Admiring Venus" Alcohol ink on paper [Visit Artist Page](https://indyarts.org/artist/david-grabstald/) ![Joelle Bilisari - Metallic Harmony](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Joelle-Bilisari-Metallic-Harmony.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Joelle-Bilisari-Metallic-Harmony.jpg) Joelle Bilisari Metallic Harmony Textile [Visit Artist Page](https://fabricartcreation.com) ![Alana James - Tensions in Modern China](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alana-James-Tensions-in-Modern-China-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alana-James-Tensions-in-Modern-China-scaled.jpg) Alana James Tensions in Modern China digital collage [Visit Artist Page](https://ealanajames.com) ![CHEN,Li-Chuan - The image of the bottle](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CHEN-Li-Chuan-The-image-of-the-bottle-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CHEN-Li-Chuan-The-image-of-the-bottle-scaled.jpg) CHEN,Li-Chuan The image of the bottle Oil paints ![Barbara Tyson Mosley - Eye See You](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Barbara-Tyson-Mosley-Eye-See-You.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Barbara-Tyson-Mosley-Eye-See-You.jpg) Barbara Tyson Mosley Eye See You Acrylic on Canvas ![Emily Lerwick - Swan Lake Serenade](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Emily-Lerwick-Swan-Lake-Serenade-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Emily-Lerwick-Swan-Lake-Serenade-scaled.jpg) Emily Lerwick Swan Lake Serenade Acrylic [Visit Artist Page](https://emilylerwick.weebly.com/) ![Gabriele Gracine - On A Lark](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gabriele-Gracine-On-A-Lark-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gabriele-Gracine-On-A-Lark-scaled.jpg) Gabriele Gracine On A Lark Digital [Visit Artist Page](https://abstractgaby.strikingly.com) ![Olga Gabitova - North Spirit](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Olga-Gabitova-North-Spirit.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Olga-Gabitova-North-Spirit.jpg) Olga Gabitova North Spirit Acrylic on Canvas [Visit Artist Page](https://www.olgaswonderfulworld.com) ![Kylo-Patrick Hart - Exchanging Glances](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kylo-Patrick-Hart-Exchanging-Glances.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kylo-Patrick-Hart-Exchanging-Glances.jpg) Kylo-Patrick Hart Exchanging Glances Digital Photograph [Visit Artist Page](https://www.kylohart.com) ![Kylo-Patrick Hart - Morning in Madrid](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kylo-Patrick-Hart-Morning-in-Madrid.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kylo-Patrick-Hart-Morning-in-Madrid.jpg) Kylo-Patrick Hart Morning in Madrid Digital Photograph [Visit Artist Page](https://www.kylohart.com) ![Ta'Ron-Henderson-Hight - "They came whey the sun cried"](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ta-Ron-Henderson-Hight-They-came-whey-the-sun-cried.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ta-Ron-Henderson-Hight-They-came-whey-the-sun-cried.jpg) Ta'Ron-Henderson-Hight "They came whey the sun cried" Digital Painting [Visit Artist Page](https://www.instagram.com/taron_artistics__and_comix?igsh=aGxzMGZpazFlMzVp) ![Iwona Chrzanowska - Na dobre i na złe](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Iwona-Chrzanowska-Na-dobre-i-na-z-e-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Iwona-Chrzanowska-Na-dobre-i-na-z-e-scaled.jpg) Iwona Chrzanowska Na dobre i na złe akryl na płótnie [Visit Artist Page](https://www.galeriaiwona.com/) ![Brigitte B Burckhardt - The Fjord](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brigitte-B-Burckhardt-The-Fjord-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brigitte-B-Burckhardt-The-Fjord-scaled.jpg) Brigitte B Burckhardt The Fjord Digital Photography [Visit Artist Page](https://www.instagram.com/bbbeaglebearphotography%20%20https://www.bbbphotography.com) ![G. Dallas - Untitled](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/G-Dallas-Untitled-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/G-Dallas-Untitled-scaled.jpg) G. Dallas Untitled Acrylics ![Ignacio Huarte - Hoy](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ignacio-Huarte-Hoy-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ignacio-Huarte-Hoy-scaled.jpg) Ignacio Huarte Hoy ink [Visit Artist Page](https://www.behance.net/gallery/250564923/ART) ![Beth Vander Heiden - Dancing Aurora](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Beth-Vander-Heiden-Dancing-Aurora-scaled.jpg)[ ](https://koisartistaward.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Beth-Vander-Heiden-Dancing-Aurora-scaled.jpg) Beth Vander Heiden Dancing Aurora Fine Art digital image printed on metallic paper [Visit Artist Page](https://www.natureslensworkphotography.com)