32nd Solo Art Series by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery 2026 is one of those calls that rewards more than a single standout image. It is built for photographers who have a cohesive body of work ready to be seen and judged as a complete presentation. With a deadline of January 5, 2026, this online competition selects 12 artists in total and turns the strongest portfolios into featured solo opportunities that run across several months.
There is no required subject matter, and photography is explicitly welcomed alongside other 2D and 3D media. The gallery focuses on the “body of work” and also evaluates how clearly the artist’s biography and statement support that work, so it suits photographers who already have a narrative thread across a series. Winners receive online solo exhibition placement and showcase features, plus promotional support such as press release materials and a digital award certificate. For readers comparing opportunities, Deartline’s photography awards list is a useful way to map this contest against others with different entry models and prize structures.
Entry is paid, with fees depending on how many images are submitted. The Solo Art Series by Light Space & Time competition results are scheduled to be emailed and posted on January 12, 2026, and the first solo exhibition begins January 15, 2026. For photographers who gravitate toward presentation-driven opportunities in fine art photography, this format is especially relevant because it is designed around completeness, consistency, and an artist’s overall package rather than a single shot.
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Prizes
The Solo Art Series by Light Space & Time awards are structured around visibility on the gallery’s platforms. The top 12 artists are selected based on the strongest and most complete body of work, and those 12 placements are then split into solo exhibitions and showcase features.
- 1st to 4th place (Solo Art Exhibitions): Four artists are awarded month-long Solo Art Exhibitions hosted online by the gallery. The first exhibition begins January 15, 2026, and each runs for approximately 30 days, with the solo series cycle continuing through May 14, 2026.
- 5th to 12th place (Artist Showcase Features): The next eight selected artists are featured in the gallery’s Artist Showcase section. These features begin January 15, 2026, with one artist shown on the 1st and 15th of each month, using the artist’s Solo Art Series entry package as the showcase content.
- Included winner materials and promotion (for winning artists): Winning solo artists receive a digital award certificate, an event postcard, and a press release intended for use in an art or photography portfolio.
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Categories or Themes
There is no theme, and any subject matter is eligible for consideration. Photography and digital art are explicitly included, and the call frames eligible work broadly, including both abstract and representational approaches.
Dates and Entry Fees
- Deadline for receiving entries: January 5, 2026
- Results emailed to artists and posted: January 12, 2026
- First Solo Art Exhibition opens: January 15, 2026
- First Artist Showcase feature opens: January 15, 2026
- Solo Art Exhibitions schedule: each exhibition runs approximately 30 days, continuing through May 14, 2026
- Artist Showcase schedule: one of the eight artists is shown on the 1st and 15th of each month
Entry fees:
- $18 for 1 to 2 entries
- $26 for 3 to 5 entries
How to Enter:
Entries are submitted online through the organizer’s entry platform. Applicants upload JPG files (maximum 5MB each) and follow the steps in the submission form. The competition evaluates the full entry package, so artists should be prepared to include an artist biography (up to 500 words, written in the third person) and an artist statement alongside the images. The organizer also indicates image files should be prepared to standard digital specs (JPG format and suitable pixel dimensions) before starting the upload process.
About the Jury
The organizer states that the jurors are Chris and Valerie Hoffman, and they may be assisted by other art professionals when available. The jury process is positioned as an evaluation of both the quality and depth of the work and the overall presentation of the artist’s materials.
Why Enter Solo Art Series by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery?
This contest is designed for photographers who think in series. The selection is based on a complete body of work, and the outcomes are structured as scheduled online features, not a single splash-and-disappear result. For anyone building a portfolio that needs coherent public presentation, the solo exhibition and showcase formats create clear, date-based placements that can be referenced in a resume and linked from an artist website.
It is also an explicitly international call and welcomes photography and digital art, making it relevant to photographers comparing international photography contests that are not limited by location or shipping logistics. And if a photographer is browsing beyond this opportunity, Deartline’s collection of most popular photo challenges helps place it in context with other portfolio-based calls, themed competitions, and recurring online exhibitions.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Solo Art Series by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Entries are open internationally to artists aged 18 and older, and the organizer accepts both 2D and 3D work, including photography and digital arts (video is excluded). Submissions must be JPG files and each file may not exceed 5MB. The organizer indicates entrants should follow the submission requirements carefully, including providing an artist biography and artist statement as part of the entry package. The organizer also notes that entries are submitted through its online platform and that entry fees are non-refundable.
Copyright and Image Usage
The organizer states that artists retain the copyrights to submitted images. If an artwork is chosen for participation in an exhibition, the organizer is granted permission to use the selected artwork for display, marketing, and promotional purposes connected to the exhibition and related gallery promotions, including use on its website and in press releases and event materials. The organizer also indicates it may keep an archive of chosen artwork for public viewing on its website for a defined period, and that it credits the image creator.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
