Visual Arts

Let color speak!
The Vibrant Colors Art Challenge invites artists to explore the language of color in its most expressive forms. Whether through bold abstract expression, radiant landscapes, or subtle harmonies of tone, this challenge celebrates how color transforms emotion and energy into art.

We’re seeking works that pulse with life  and pieces that prove color isn’t just seen, but felt.

 

Important Dates

Early Bird Deadline (Free 1st Entry): December 15, 2025
Final Submission Deadline: February 4, 2026
Winners Announced: February 18, 2026

 

Entry Fees

1st Artwork Entry Free until Dec 15 (Early Bird period only)
Additional entries: Tiered pricing that rewards fuller submissions.
Open to all artists, worldwide.

 

Awards & Recognition

 Best in Show

$100 Cash Award recognizing creative excellence
Exclusive Artist Interview published on Ten Moir Gallery’s website 
Featured in The Moir Weekly newsletter (6,000+ readers)
Mini Spotlight in The Moir Art Journal 
Homepage Feature for one month
Free Entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award (worth $1,000 in total prizes)

 

Category Runner-Ups (Traditional & Photography)

$25 Cash Award
Website & Social Media Feature shared across Ten Moir Gallery platforms
Free Entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award

 

Finalists (Top 15–20 Artists)

Permanent Website Listing in the Vibrant Colors Collection
Digital Certificate of Achievement for CVs and portfolios
Group Social Media Feature celebrating all finalists
Open to 2D and 3D artworks including:

Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media), Drawing, Illustration, Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, and other creative media.

 

Why Enter?

With your first artwork free, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity to an international audience. Gain professional recognition, publication opportunities, and lasting visibility.

 

How to Enter

Submit through the https://tenmoirgallery.com/vibrant-colors-art-competition/
Upload up to 6 artworks (JPEG, PNG, or PDF format)
Include your artist statement (100–150 words)
Pay applicable fees for additional entries (after the free first entry)
Receive a confirmation email

 

About Ten Moir Gallery

Ten Moir Gallery is a creative hub dedicated to celebrating and elevating contemporary artists. Through curated challenges, artist features, artist grants, and the semi-annual Moir Art Journal, we connect artists to new audiences, meaningful recognition, and professional opportunities.
Our mission is simple: to amplify artistic voices, foster genuine community, and keep creativity thriving in every form.

The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists. The competition is open to works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video.

The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition. The prizes include: New Malamegi Collection, Artwork Acquisition Award, Group Exhibition, Cash Prize, and Monographic Catalogue.

The Award represents an important opportunity for artists to establish themselves and connect with the world of contemporary art. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work internationally and become part of a network of emerging talents. A global platform, prestigious prizes, and unique opportunities. Don’t let this extraordinary opportunity slip away.

Application deadline : December 19, 2025

You can find all the information about the contest on the official website: www.lab.malamegi.com

 

PRIZES & AWARDS

 

Artwork Acquisition Award

Malamegi Lab will acquire one among 12 final artworks. This artwork will become part of the Malamegi Lab’s private collection. The award has a maximum purchase value of € 2000,00. Artworks not for sale or with a price higher than the acquisition prize will not participate in this prize. These artworks will still be able to win one of the other prizes.

 

Cash prize

At the end of the collective exhibition, to an artist among the 12 selected will be awarded a cash prize of € 1000,00. The award will be given based on the quality and originality of the work on display. The winning work will remain property of the artist. The prize is a contribution to the development of art and artist’s aesthetic research.

 

Monographic art book

A monographic book will be dedicated to one of the finalists. The monography will be curated by Malamegi Lab with the support of final exhibition’s curators. The book will be edited, developed, printed and distributed at Malamegi Lab expenses. Apart the copies in distribution, another ones will be added for the artist’s personal use..

 

Malamegi’s new collection

Malamegi is raffling the creation of a new works collection through the selection of one artist among 12 finalists of the contest. The collaboration will enable the artist to develop an entire collection of his works which will be advertised and presented to all buyers of the commercial network.

 

Collective exhibition

12 artists will be selected for the final exhibition of the competition. the exhibition opening will be ac- companied by the general catalogue, distributed throughout the exhibition period. invitations to vernissage will be sent to artists, curators, critics, journalists and media of the hosting city.