The 9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room Gallery 2025 is open now and it is tailor-made for photographers who thrive on the energy of animal imagery. If you are tracking the season’s most clickable opportunities, this one belongs near the top of your shortlist right alongside the best photo contests. The October 2025 edition welcomes entries from around the world and accepts photography alongside other visual media. Submissions close on October 2, 2025, with winner notifications on October 10 and the online exhibition opening October 11.
The theme is Animals, interpreted broadly. Photographers can submit 2 to 10 images per entry, with tiered fees and no cap on the number of entries. All selected artists receive a digital certificate; the top three are featured with an article, and first place appears on the exhibition poster. For wildlife specialists, this is a timely route to audiences actively searching for wildlife photography contests. Everything happens online, which means quick visibility once the show opens.
The 9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room Gallery Prizes
Besides being featured in the exhibition, the selected photographers and artists will receive:
- A digital award certificate for all selected participants.
- First place: featured on the official show poster and a prominent online article about the artist and work.
- Second and third place: large online features with articles profiling the artists and their series.
- Additional distinctions may include Merit Awards and Honorable Mentions, depending on the volume and quality of entries.
- Accepted works are displayed online with artist name, artwork title and a link to the artist’s website or email for direct contact, plus site-wide promotion.
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The Categories of the 9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room Gallery
There are no formal categories. The central theme is Animals, welcoming a wide range of approaches. Photography is fully eligible alongside painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber, collage and installation, with sound and video excluded.
9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
Key dates
| Deadline for entries | October 02, 2025 |
| Winners notified | October 10, 2025 |
| Online exhibition opens | October 11, 2025 |
Entry fees
- $20 for 2 images
- $28 for 4 images
- $40 for 6 images
- $48 for 8 images
- $58 for up to 10 images.
Artists may enter more than once, without limits. Payments are processed via PayPal and entry fees are non-refundable.
How to Enter:
Submit through the official page’s online form. Prepare JPG files up to 2.0 MB each, include a short biography and artist statement, complete the required fields, upload 2–10 images per entry and finalize payment via PayPal. A confirmation email follows successful submission.
Why Enter 9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room Gallery?
It is an international online showcase with quick turnaround, a broad yet focused theme, and tangible features for winners. First place is highlighted on the poster, the top three receive in-depth articles, and all accepted works are shown with credit and a live link for potential buyers to reach you. If you are building visibility in animal-focused work, it complements calendars where photographers track fauna and flora photo competitions, and it pairs well with other photo challenges to participate listed on Deartline.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the 9th Animals Online Art Competition by Contemporary Art Room 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
- Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and over; entries must follow the Animals theme.
- Submit JPG images up to 2.0 MB. Recommended file name format: FirstName-LastName-TitleOfArt.jpg. Images must be clear, in focus and cropped to show only the artwork.
- Two images per entry fee; unlimited total entries per artist. Entry fees are non-refundable; payment via PayPal.
- Accepted media include all visual arts except sound and video.
- Judging considers creativity, interpretation of theme, originality, quality, overall design, artistic ability and use of medium.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Artists retain all copyrights to submitted images.
- The gallery may use images for marketing, promotional and display purposes related to competitions on its website and may archive selected works as part of the exhibition.
- Accepted works are displayed with artist name, title of work and a link to the artist’s website or email. Images are not resold, exchanged or copied from the site.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
