Still Life: Beyond the Ordinary

An International Juried Art Competition

Enter your Still Life Masterpiece
Win Cash Prizes, Global Exposure, and Professional Recognition

Deadline to Enter: May 31, 2025 – Early submissions encouraged!

Artwork by: Emily Valentine, “Crisp and Tart”

About the Competition

Celebrate the Art of Still Life Beyond the Ordinary

We’re seeking the contemporary still life works that push beyond traditional boundaries compositions that are vivid, expressive, and unforgettable. Whether abstract or realistic, show us your unique perspective!

Open to artists worldwide
All still life styles welcome: realism, abstraction, surrealism, modern interpretations
2D and 3D works accepted
$20 for 4 images / $35 for 6 images.

Prizes & Recognition

Awards

FIRST PRIZE – $100 Cash | Newsletter feature to Collectors, Galleries & Art Lovers

SECOND PRIZE – $75 Cash

THIRD PRIZE – $50 Cash

HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALIST: Certificate + Online Feature

Exposure:

Winners will be featured in a permanent online exhibition

Spotlighted across our newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest

Permanent listing on our Exhibition Archives

Professionally designed certificate

Key Dates

Entry Deadline | May 31, 2025

Winners Notified | June 9-11, 2025

Award Payout Starts | June 12, 2025

Exhibition Starts | June 15, 2025

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 →]

What We're Looking For?

Judging Criteria:

Originality
Technical Skill
Creative Interpretation
Visual Impact

We welcome a wide range of styles — from realism to abstraction — as long as the work fits the exhibition’s theme. Entries should showcase a unique artistic voice and thoughtful execution. We encourage submissions that evoke emotion, challenge perceptions, and celebrate artistic excellence across traditional and contemporary approaches.

Past Participants

HM - Noah Gorlewski - Crowded - https://www.instagram.com/noah_gorlewski/

3rd Place - Ludmila Popova - Dreaming of the Ocean - https://lphotoart.us/

More Information

How to Enter

Click “Enter Now“

Complete the entry form

Upload up to 6 artworks

Pay the entry fee: $20 for 4 images / $35 for 6 images

Celebrate your creativity!

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 competitions are seen by collectors and curators worldwide.

Ready to Share Your Still Life Vision with the World?

Submit your best work today and step into the spotlight.

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