This month’s challenge invites you to explore abstract art including shape, gesture, texture, and emotion over realism. Your first entry is free, the guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage bold experimentation without extra hurdles.
Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-magazine spotlight. It’s an accessible way to test new ideas, connect with audiences, and grow within a supportive international community of artists.
Prizes:
Awards + recognition:
Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, The Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, plus a free Blue Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups (Traditional & Photography): website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, plus a free Blue Sky entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): permanent listing, digital certificate, social highlights
All Selected Artists: listed on the curated collection page with artist name, artwork title, and link
Shareable assets: badges and certificates for your website and socials
Ten Moir Gallery: Abstract 2026
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Deadline: September 07, 2026
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Motif Collective: Landscape 2026
Deadline: September 07, 2026
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FORMAT27: OPEN Call
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Deadline: September 08, 2026
All About Photo
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2026 Global Photography Awards
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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Square
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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Deadline: September 10, 2026
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Black Box Gallery: Black and White 2026
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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