Women Only Fine Art Exhibition

Her Canvas: Women Only

Juried Art Competition

Deadline to Apply: May 4th 2026.

Blue Koi Gallery proudly invites women artists from around the world to submit their most powerful and expressive works for Her Canvas. This special exhibition is dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in the art world, celebrating their stories, visions, and creativity across all styles and mediums. For this exhibition, there is no specified theme, allowing artists the freedom to explore any subject matter and express their creativity through various mediums. We welcome your finest work for our online group exhibition.

Open to artists worldwide
All styles welcome!
2D and 3D works accepted
Early Bird Discount: $25 for 6 images ( until Jan 20th, 2026 ), Standard: $35 for 6 images

Awards & Prizes

First Prize
$300 cash award with featured placement in the online exhibition, social media promotion, a dedicated newsletter announcement, Certificate of Achievement, and a digital award package.

Second Prize
$150 cash award with an artist profile page, exhibition feature, social media promotion, and certificate.

Third Prize
$75 cash award with exhibition placement, social media promotion, and certificate.

Merit Prize
$50 cash award with exhibition placement, social media promotion, and certificate.

Finalists

Exhibition placement, social media promotion, and certificate.

*All winners receive a permanent showcase on the Blue Koi Online Gallery, displayed alongside leading contemporary artists.

Previous Winner

More Information

Competition Timeline

Early Bird Deadline | Jan 20th , 2026

Entry Deadline | May 4th , 2026

Winners Notified | May 11-13, 2026

Award Payout Starts | May 14, 2026

Exhibition Starts | May 18, 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 Process

Selected artists will be featured in the online exhibition and included in Blue Koi Gallery’s permanent archive, providing lasting visibility beyond the competition period. Winners and finalists receive certificates and promotional recognition, allowing this exhibition to be listed confidently on resumes, websites, grant applications, and professional portfolios.

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.