BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:842@deartline.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTSTAMP:20260115T164322Z URL:https://deartline.com/contests/figurative-art-competition-by-light-spa ce-time-online-art-gallery/ SUMMARY:Figurative Art Competition by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery DESCRIPTION:The human form has been the central subject of art for millenni a\, but how do we interpret it in the digital age? The 16th Figurative Art Competition by Light Space &\; Time Online Art Gallery invites artist s and photographers to answer this question. This international competitio n seeks to showcase the best contemporary figurative art\, challenging cre ators to explore the figure not just as a subject\, but as a vessel for em otion\, narrative\, and identity.\n\nFor photographers browsing a list of photography competitions that offer extensive online visibility\, this eve nt is a standout. Light Space &\; Time (LST) is renowned for its market ing reach\, ensuring that selected works are seen by gallery directors\, a rt collectors\, and consultants worldwide. Whether your style leans toward s hyper-realistic portrait work or abstract interpretations of the body\, this contest provides a platform to have your art validated and promoted.\ n\nThe deadline for submissions is approaching\, closing on February 25\, 2026. This is a call to all 2D and 3D artists\, including photographers an d digital artists\, to submit their best representational or abstract figu rative art. With a prize structure focused on career-building publicity an d a dedicated online exhibition in March\, it is an opportunity to amplify your artistic voice.\n\nContents\n\n Contest Prizes\n Categories\n Dat es and Entry Fees\n How to Enter\n About the Jury\n Why Enter?\n Rules and Copyright\n\n\nThe 16th Figurative Art Competition Prizes\nThe reward s for this competition focus heavily on promotion and validation\, providi ng artists with tools to advance their careers. The gallery leverages its extensive network to ensure winning artists receive significant exposure.\ n\n Best in Show:\nThe #1 overall top winning artist will receive a cash prize of $100.\n Marketing and Publicity:\nThe top 12 winning artists wil l have their art promoted and circulated to hundreds of major news outlets \, including syndicated Premium News Outlets\, with inclusion on Google Ne ws and Bing News. This press release distribution is a powerful tool for b uilding an artist's online presence.\n Exhibition and Certification:\nAll winning artists (including Special Merit and Special Recognition categori es) will be featured in the gallery's online exhibition for the month of M arch 2026. Winners receive a digital Award Certificate\, an Event Postcard \, and a dedicated "Link back" to their own website\, which is invaluable for search engine ranking.\n\n[code_snippet id=21 shortcodes=true]\nThe Ca tegories of the 16th Figurative Art Competition\nThis competition revolves around a single\, central theme: Figurative. The gallery defines figurati ve subjects as figures\, forms\, and faces. The interpretation of this the me is broad\, welcoming both representational and abstract approaches.\n\n Photographers can submit work that falls into various artistic styles. You might enter a classic fine art portrait that captures the soul of the sub ject\, or a dynamic fashion image that explores the figure in motion. Conc eptual pieces that use the figure to convey a deeper message are also enco uraged.\n16th Figurative Art Competition Dates and Entry Fees\nThe submiss ion window is currently open. Since the early bird period has passed (Janu ary 1st)\, the standard entry fees now apply.\n\n Deadline for Entries: F ebruary 25\, 2026.\n Results Announced: March 1\, 2026.\n Exhibition Ope ns: March 1\, 2026.\n Exhibition Closes &\; Archived: March 31\, 2026. \n\nEntry Fees:\n\n $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries.\n $26.00 for 3 to 5 entri es.\n Students who are registered with Submittable and possess an email a ddress with an EDU extension are eligible for discounted rates.\n\nHow to Enter\nSubmissions are handled via the gallery's online system (Submittabl e). You will need to upload your images (JPG format recommended) and pay t he entry fee. The gallery accepts photography\, digital art\, painting\, s culpture\, and other 2D/3D media. Ensure your files are high quality\, as they will be used for the online exhibition if selected.\nAbout the Jury\n The entries are reviewed by the gallery's directors and jury team. They ev aluate submissions based on creativity\, originality\, interpretation of t he "Figurative" theme\, and overall artistic quality. The goal is to curat e a diverse group exhibition that highlights the best contemporary interpr etations of the human form.\nWhy Enter 16th Figurative Art Competition?\nT his competition is one of the best photography challenges online for artis ts seeking tangible marketing results rather than just a pat on the back.  The inclusion of a press release distribution for the top 12 winners is a service that would typically cost hundreds of dollars on its own. Additi onally\, the "link back" feature to your artist website provided to all wi nners is a powerful SEO benefit that helps collectors find you directly. W ith low entry fees and a quick turnaround time for results\, it is a highl y efficient way to gain international exposure.\nRules and Copyright\nThis section about the rules and image rights of the 16th Figurative Art Compe tition by Light Space &\; Time Online Art Gallery has been generated au tomatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we sug gest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.\nCopyright and Usage Rights\nThe artist retains all copyrights to their images. By enter ing\, you grant Light Space &\; Time the right to use your images for m arketing and promotional purposes related to the exhibition and the galler y. This includes usage on the website\, social media\, and in press releas es. The gallery does not claim ownership of your work.\nGeneral Rules\nThe competition is open to all artists worldwide\, 18 years of age or older. Entries must be original works created by the artist. There is no limit to the number of times an artist can enter\, provided the entry fees are pai d. All 2D and 3D media are accepted. Erotic art is strictly prohibited.\n\ nFor more information and to participate in the contest\, visit: the offic ial website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deartline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01 /Figurative-Art-Competition-by-Light-Space-Time-Online-Art-Gallery.webp CATEGORIES:Cash Prize,International,Photography LOCATION:https://lightspacetime.art/16th-figurative-2026-art-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR