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Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery is an international art challenge centered on shape, gesture, texture and emotion rather than realistic representation. Photography is accepted alongside painting, drawing, mixed media and digital work, giving photographers an opportunity to place abstract images within a broader contemporary art context. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026. With one submission available at no cost, the challenge also fits among the free photography contests photographers can enter without paying an initial fee.
Selected works become part of a curated online collection with the artist’s name and link, while finalists receive certificates and additional promotion. The Best in Show winner receives a $150 cash award, an artist interview, homepage and mini-magazine features, and free entry to the Blu Sky Artist Award. For photographers browsing photography competitions on Deartline, this challenge offers a particularly accessible route for work that sits between photography and contemporary abstract art.
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Prizes
Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery combines a cash award for Best in Show with online features, certificates and continuing visibility for selected artists.
- Best in Show:
- $150 cash award.
- Artist interview.
- The Moir mini spotlight feature.
- Homepage feature.
- Free entry to the Blu Sky Artist Award.
- Runner-up recognition:
- Website feature.
- Dedicated social media post.
- Art Journal mini spotlight.
- Free Blu Sky Artist Award entry.
- Finalists: the top 15–20 entries receive
- A permanent listing.
- Digital certificate.
- Social media highlights.
- Selected artists: selected work appears in the curated collection with the artist’s name, artwork title and a link to their website or portfolio.
- Additional visibility: the challenge is promoted through Ten Moir Gallery channels and partner listings, with badges and certificates available for artists to share online.
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Categories and Themes
There are no separate subject categories. The central theme is abstraction, with the gallery looking for work that prioritizes elements such as shape, gesture, texture and emotion over realism.
Photography is explicitly accepted, making the call relevant to photographers working with abstract photography and images that move beyond straightforward representation. The Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery also accepts work from other artistic media, so photographic entries are considered within a wider field of abstract visual art rather than in a photography-only selection.
Dates and Entry Fees
The Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery runs through the end of November, with results and awards scheduled during December.
| Key Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2026 | Submission deadline |
| December 18, 2026 | Results emailed |
| December 23, 2026 | Award distribution begins |
Entry Fees:
- 1 image: free.
- 2 images: $18.
- 3 images: $25.
- 4 images: $36.
- 5 images: $45.
- 6–10 images: $55.
For photographers, the free first submission also makes Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery a free photo contest option without an initial entry fee.
How to Enter
Applications are completed through the online submission form. Entrants provide their artist name, website or portfolio link, artwork titles and media, and then upload their chosen works.
Files should be JPG or PNG, under 5 MB and no more than 2000 pixels on the longest side. Applicants should confirm the submission and check their email for the corresponding notification.
About the Jury
Entries are reviewed by a panel of jurors, although individual juror names are not published for this challenge. Ten Moir Gallery states that works are evaluated according to craftsmanship, presentation, interpretation of the theme, composition, creativity and technical skill.
The challenge FAQ also describes creativity, technique and overall impact as factors in the jury’s assessment.
Why Enter Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery?
One of the more useful aspects of the Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery for photographers is that abstract photography is being viewed within a broader art competition rather than only against other photographic genres. That can make it particularly relevant for work that depends on form, texture, color, gesture or visual experimentation and is intended to function as a standalone artwork. The gallery also distinguishes Photography within its runner-up recognition, so the medium retains a specific route to acknowledgment inside the wider selection.
The single free entry makes it possible to test that fit without committing to a paid submission, while finalists and selected artists receive a shareable online presence rather than recognition ending with the results announcement. For photographers comparing Deartline’s best photo contests, the combination of a free first entry, a published judging framework and recognition designed for both art and photography gives this call a somewhat different position from a conventional photo-only competition.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of Abstract by Ten Moir Gallery to summarize the key participation requirements, copyright terms and image usage conditions. Before entering, we recommend checking the complete rules published by the organizer.
Rules
The challenge is open worldwide to artists aged 18 and over. Photography, digital work, painting, drawing, mixed media and other eligible artistic media may be submitted, provided the entrant owns the necessary rights to the work and imagery.
Ten Moir Gallery states that its judging criteria include craftsmanship, presentation, interpretation of the theme, composition, creativity and technical skill. The published challenge does not state that judging is anonymous.
The current rules do not publish a specific policy regarding AI-generated or AI-assisted images.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright remains with the artist. The challenge page states that selected works may be used on the Ten Moir Gallery website, in curated collections, newsletters and promotional channels, with the artist’s name and a portfolio link when provided.
Ten Moir Gallery’s general terms establish broader rights for competition submissions. By participating, entrants grant the gallery and its affiliates an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide and non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, edit and create derivative works from submitted material in connection with the competition and its promotion.
The general terms also allow these rights to be exercised by Ten Moir Gallery affiliates and advertising or promotional agencies and state that content may be published with or without name credit. Entrants therefore should consider the general terms alongside the more limited usage description provided on the individual challenge page.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
