Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth “Patterns” online art contest for the month of September 2025. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The Patterns theme may include any work related to the Patterns theme (shapes, lines, textures). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the September 18, 2025.
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International Art Competition Portrait
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 8th “Portrait” Online Art Competition for the month of September 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. We invite artist and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the Portrait theme. A portrait may be a single person, a group, or self-portrait. A variety of interpretations of the Portrait theme can be submitted. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to apply to this art competition is August 28 2025.
Waters Art Competition
We are pleased to announce our second Waters online Art Competition for the month of August 2025. The gallery invites artists and photographers to submit their finest works inspired by the theme Waters. Submissions may explore a wide range of interpretations whether representational, abstract, or conceptual and can depict seascapes, oceans, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, streams, or ponds. All visual art mediums are allowed
In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for two pieces of artwork. You may submit more than two images; there is no limit to the number of images an artist may submit.
☀️ SUMMER * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
SUMMER 2025 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
Blue Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth “Blue” online art contest for the month of August 2025. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. The theme may include any work with depiction of the color blue or shades of blue (pale blue of a daytime sky, shades of turquoise, ultramarine blue, deep ocean blue). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the August 14, 2025.
Monochrome Art Contest
Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Monochrome online art contest for the month of August 2025. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus, but also the range of a single color such as sepia, green, blue, red, yellow. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. The deadline to submit entries is the July 31, 2025.

