Neoteric Abstract is a thematic exhibition dedicated to abstract art that is open for entry to all artists working in any media. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, April 10 – May 3, 2025 and is open to all forms of abstraction, from the geometric to the lyrical, from the precise to the raw. The entry deadline is January 31, 2025.
The entry form is online at: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/abstract.htm
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Mary Blair Award for Art, $1000 Prize
https://www.reedmag.org/mary-blair-award-for-art
https://reedmagazine.submittable.com/submit
The Mary Blair Award for Art honors exceptional artists’ work across various media. With a prize of $1,000, this award is constantly seeking new and fresh artist perspectives to create a dialogue with our audience. Works can be stand-alone pieces or part of a larger series. Artists may submit up to five (5) pieces per submission.
Please be sure to:
- include your name, address, phone number, and email address when submitting
- include available art credits: title, medium, dimensions, year
- ensure submissions are rendered in an easily accessible format such as .jpg
- ensure submissions are at least 300 dpi
- provide a 50-word bio
- make sure your Submittable profile is up-to-date
The contest submission fee is $20, which includes a free copy of the latest edition of Reed Magazine. (Please note that submitters with US addresses on file will receive print copies of the journal, whereas those with overseas addresses will receive digital copies.) Multiple submissions are accepted as separate entries. Contest submissions not selected for final judging may still be considered for publication in the magazine. The winner of the Mary Blair Award may have a portfolio of their work featured online or in the journal (as space permits). Contest pieces may be considered for the cover.
Bold Colors International Art Competition
The Bold Colors theme accepts all mediums and styles, e.g., Traditional Art, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Sculpture and Photography. Be part of this vibrant and impactful spectrum of hues, explore intense reds, vibrant blues, and electric yellows, let your creativity soar. Showcase your compelling and controversial pieces in this influential show.
The winner will receive $100 USD, a professionally designed certificate and extensive media promotion. The 2nd and 3rd prize will receive media posts, newsletter blast and a certificate. Honorable Mentions and finalists will also be awarded certificates for their talent. All winners will be exhibited in the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition alongside hundreds of the world’s best contemporary artists.
Entry Fee: 15 for 1 image /25 for 4 images and 30 for 6 images.
Call For Photography: The Abstract Image
The Abstract Image highlights the transformative power of abstraction in photography, allowing us to break free from reality and explore the myriad possibilities within non-representational states. This theme invites us to push the boundaries of photographic art by exploring alternative, experimental, or even accidental elements of the captured image that exhibit photography’s ability to serve as a conduit for visual metaphor and personal expression.
The Abstract Image is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
Director’s Choice: $100
Curator’s Choice: $50
Honorable Mention: $25
Submission Deadline: December 15th, 2024
Juror Notifications: December 27th, 2024
Format: Online Exhibition
Exhibition: January 1st, 2025 – February 1st, 2025
December Open Call – Faces and Botanicals
Artists worldwide are invited to participate in Ten Moir Gallery’s 3rd Faces and Botanical Art Competitions, both taking place this December. These exciting competitions are open to creators aged 18 and over, welcoming both 2D and 3D mediums across all art styles and techniques.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Prizes: Up to $650 in cash and prizes awarded to the Best in Show winner
Eligibility: Open internationally to artists 18+
Categories: 2D and 3D works in any medium
Submit your best work exploring the themes of Faces or Botanical art and showcase your talent to a global audience. Whether you work in painting, sculpture, drawing, or mixed media, these competitions offer an excellent opportunity to gain recognition and reward for your creative efforts.
Learn More here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/
December Open Call – Faces and Botanicals
Artists worldwide are invited to participate in Ten Moir Gallery’s 3rd Faces and Botanical Art Competitions, both taking place this December. These exciting competitions are open to creators aged 18 and over, welcoming both 2D and 3D mediums across all art styles and techniques.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Prizes: Up to $650 in cash and prizes awarded to the Best in Show winner
Eligibility: Open internationally to artists 18+
Categories: 2D and 3D works in any medium
Submit your best work exploring the themes of Faces or Botanical art and showcase your talent to a global audience. Whether you work in painting, sculpture, drawing, or mixed media, these competitions offer an excellent opportunity to gain recognition and reward for your creative efforts.
Learn More here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/

