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.
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Call for Submissions: Art in Action New York 2025
We invite artists, performers, designers, and professionals in creative fields to participate in Art in Action New York 2025. Art in Action aims to explore new ways of showcasing art and creative projects while providing meaningful experiences and professional networks for artists, enthusiasts, and local and international audiences. Through challenges, collaboration, and commitment, we hope to inspire a new cultural movement, blurring boundaries between cultural creators from different backgrounds and languages, as well as between creators and consumers.
[Art in Action New York 2025]
“Art in Action New York 2025” is a one-day event featuring talks, performances, artworks, and pop-up booths. Each presenter will have 20 minutes to showcase their work, including talks, presentations, performances, and/or experimental workshops.
Presenters will also have the opportunity to showcase and sell their work during the event. Each presenter will be assigned one booth table. Items for sale may include artworks, prints, publications, design products, stationery, and other creative goods.
Artists’ promo videos and event footage will be shared on social media. The event is organized by CICA Museum and will take place in Brooklyn, New York on December 20, 2025. Presenters will meet online in advance to prepare for the show, and our team will announce the schedule.
Presenters will also be featured in the upcoming book New Media Art 2027, expected to be released in full-color paperback in December 2026.
[Exhibition] “Art in Action: Concurrent Show” at the CICA Museum
Participating artists will be invited to the group show, Art in Action: Concurrent Show, at the CICA Museum in Korea from December 3rd to December 28th, 2025. CICA Museum staff will install artworks on behalf of the artists. Each participating artist may exhibit up to two works. Participation is optional. Additional fees may apply if a work exceeds the specified size limits or requires additional installation requirements.
*Installation:
– Photographs & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10 x 10 inches, framed, and installed by the museum curators & assistants. If requested by the artist, works can be printed and framed in larger sizes. Additional fees may apply.
– Video & Interactive Art
The museum will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players for the show. Multiple single-channel works will be screened through a projector. The museum curators & assistants will install your work(s) according to your installation guidelines. If the work is required to be screened through a projector exclusively, or more than two projectors/monitors are needed, please indicate the special requirements in the submission email. Additional fees may apply.
– Physical Work & Installation Art
The artist is responsible for the shipment and delivery of his/her physical work to and from CICA Museum, as well as all related expenses. The two-dimensional work should be no larger than 39 inch (1 m) on the longest side, and the installation piece should be no larger than 39x39x79 inches (1 x 1 x 2 m, w x l x h). The work that needs to be mounted on the wall should not exceed 10 kg. Please indicate in the submission email if you are interested in exhibiting works exceeding the size/weight limit.
*Timeline:
August 18, 2025 Submission Deadline
August 20 – September 21, 2025 Presenter Registration (notification upon acceptance)
October 4, 2025 Online Information Session
December 20, 2025 “Art in Action New York 2025” in NYC, USA
December 3 – 28, 2025 “Art in Action: Concurrent Show” at the CICA Museum, Korea
December 1, 2026 Expected publication date of “New Media Art 2027”
***The schedule is subject to change.
*How to submit your work: Please visit our website for more information.
https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-submissions-art-in-action-new-york-2025/
“Yellow” Online Juried Art Competition
Open Worldwide: All mediums, styles, and backgrounds accepted. Must be 18yrs or older
Fees: $24 for 3 images or $45 for 6 images
Deadline: October 1st, 2025
Apply using the online form.
https://tenmoirgallery.com/yellow-online-art-competition-and-exhibition
Are you ready to capture the essence of Yellow? We invite talented artists and photographers to participate in our “Yellow” Online Art Competition. This is your chance to explore the myriad shades and meanings of yellow, from the warmth of the sun to the vibrancy of blooming flowers, and present your unique interpretation.
Deadline: October 1st, 2025
With a potential to win $700 in cash prizes, this is an opportunity not to be missed! The Best in Show award offers a $150 cash prize, a solo exhibition, and extensive promotion. Plus, entry automatically qualifies you for the Blu Sky Artist Award, with a chance to win $500!
Call for Art-GIVE ME FIVE
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit a series of artwork to our online exhibit, GIVE ME FIVE.
THEME
AF is turning 5, and we want your five! Five pieces. One vision. We’re curating a lineup of mini collections, and yours could be one of them. Five pieces that reflect an intentional, cohesive series that showcases your unique style. Think of it as a mini solo show within a group celebration. Show us GIVE ME FIVE from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, October 31, 2025 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, November 28, 2025.
AWARDS
All accepted artists will have their series displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com and will receive a cash prize of $250 each.
ENTRY FEE
$35. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional.
RULES
You’ll be asked to submit exactly five pieces as a cohesive body of work, along with an artist statement. This call is intended to highlight a concise, curated selection that reflects your distinct artistic voice. Please note:
• Submissions must include five works. Applications with fewer than five pieces will not be considered.
• Applications are reviewed based on a body of work. Your work will be judged as a whole, not individually, all media are submitted into one application.
• Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.
Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to GIVE ME FIVE. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640×480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent’s email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
Open Theme Art competition
Let your creativity run wild with the Open Theme competition! There are no limits to your imagination, whether you work in traditional art, mixed media, digital art, sculpture, or photography, this competition is an opportunity to showcase your unique vision in any style or subject matter. Take the stage and share your finest work with the world!
Win $500 worth of prizes and Cash Award | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate
All Winners: Featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside the world’s best contemporary artists.
Honorable Mentions & Finalists: Certificates and recognition for exceptional talent.
All Participants: Group Exhibition.
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $20 for 4 images, $35 for 6 images.
Submit your work here: https://koisartistaward.com/open-theme/
Wonderful World International Art Competition
The Wonderful World theme invites artists to explore the magic, mystery, and marvels of the world. From the quiet strength of wildlife and the colors of blooming ecosystems to the vastness of planets and the rhythms of Earth itself. This theme calls for artwork that honors our connection with nature. All mediums accepted, traditional art, mixed media, digital art, sculpture and photography.
Win $500 worth of prizes and Cash Award | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors | Certificate. All Winners: Featured in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside the world’s best contemporary artists. Honorable Mentions & Finalists: Certificates and recognition.
Group: Exhibition.
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $20 for 4 images
Submit your work here: https://koisartistaward.com/wonderful-world-art-competition/
