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Faces & Figures by Ten Moir Gallery is built around a simple idea that photographers rarely get tired of revisiting, the human presence. With a deadline of March 31st, 2026, this monthly challenge invites submissions that explore faces, figures, gestures, and the stories they suggest, whether the image is intimate, cinematic, documentary, or abstracted through light and form. For photographers who keep a running folder of portraits, street moments, or studio studies, this is the kind of call that can turn “almost finished” work into a polished, publicly featured selection.
Ten Moir Gallery frames the challenge as an international, curated online showcase. Selected works are published in a curated collection that includes the artist’s name, the artwork title, and a link, while finalists receive digital certificates and ongoing visibility. The top award includes a $150 cash prize plus editorial-style features such as an interview and a mini spotlight. Artists can also explore other photo contests on Deartline if they want to compare deadlines and themes across the season.
As a themed call that also welcomes photography alongside other media, it can suit creators looking for portrait photography awards and broader people photo competitions that still keep the focus on the human form.
Prizes
Faces & Figures by Ten Moir Gallery includes both a top cash award and a set of visibility-focused features designed for selected artists and finalists. In addition to announcements, the gallery publishes curated pages and spotlight content that can be shared as part of an artist’s portfolio and press kit.
- Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, The Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, and a free entry to the Blue Sky Artist Award.
- Runner Ups (Traditional & Photography): website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, and a free Blue Sky entry.
- Finalists (Top 15 to 20): permanent listing, digital certificate, and social highlights.
- All Selected Artists: inclusion on the Curated Collection page with the artist’s name, artwork title, and link.
- Community Visibility: promotion across Ten Moir channels and partner listings.
- Shareable Assets: badges and certificates for websites and social platforms.
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Categories or Themes
This call does not list separate entry categories. The central theme is Faces & Figures, interpreted broadly as the human form, including faces, figures, gestures, and the narratives they carry.
Because photography is explicitly accepted alongside other 2D and 3D media, photographers can treat this as a themed portrait photography or a people-driven submission opportunity, depending on how the work approaches identity, character, and presence. It can also suit projects that lean toward people photography competitions, where the subject is the point of gravity even when the style changes from image to image.
Dates and Entry Fees
The Faces & Figures by Ten Moir Gallery runs on a clear schedule with published dates for closing, results, and award timing.
- Deadline to enter: March 31st, 2026
- Results emailed: April 18th, 2026
- Award dispersed: April 23rd, 2026
Entry fees are tiered by the number of images submitted, and the total updates automatically as additional images are added.
- One free entry per monthly challenge.
- 2 images: $18
- 3 images: $25
- 4 images: $36
- 5 images: $45
- 6 to 10 images: $55
How to Enter
To submit, applicants complete the online form with their artist name, website or portfolio link (if available), artwork titles, and mediums, then upload image files. Uploaded artwork images must be under 3MB, in JPG or PNG format, with 2000 px on the longest side. After confirming submission, entrants should check their email for confirmation and updates.
About the Jury
Entries are reviewed by a panel of jurors. The published judging criteria focuses on both craft and idea, including craftsmanship, presentation, interpretation of the theme, composition, creativity, and technical skill.
Why Enter Faces & Figures by Ten Moir Gallery?
Faces & Figures by Ten Moir Gallery offers a straightforward, theme-led route to curated visibility, with a structure that supports both single images and cohesive series. The published outcomes are concrete: selected artists receive a dedicated online placement with an attributed link, finalists receive certificates and a permanent listing, and runner ups in photography can receive a website feature and a social post. For photographers who want their portrait work to live beyond social feeds, these deliverables can function as portfolio-ready proof of selection.
The schedule is also clear, with results emailed on a fixed date and the cash award dispersed shortly after. For creators looking to keep momentum between larger deadlines, this can pair well with browsing best photography challenges online and planning a sequence of themed submissions across the year.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Faces & Figures by Ten Moir 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
Artists must be 18 years of age or older and the challenge is open worldwide. Photography is accepted, along with other 2D and 3D media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital work. Submissions are made via an online form, and image uploads must follow the stated file size and format requirements.
Copyright and Image Usage
Entrants must own the rights to the work and imagery they submit. The contest states that artists keep full rights to their work. Selected works may be used in ways that highlight and promote the artist, including curated collections on the website, newsletters, and promotional channels, with attribution and a link back to the artist’s website or portfolio when provided. The organizer states it does not sell, license, or claim ownership of submitted work.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
