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Monochrome Art Competition by Artist Space Gallery is open for October with a crisp brief and a quick turnaround. Now in its second edition, the theme is monochrome with a twist: black and white or grayscale complemented by shades of a single additional color. Selected works form a curated online exhibition, with a Best of Show featured on the exhibition poster. If you browse Deartline to participate in photography challenges, this call keeps things clear, visual and timely.
Photography sits alongside other visual media, but photographers get a dedicated award track. The jury will pick winners in painting, photography and sculpture, and all selected artists receive a digital certificate along with article features for top placements. Entry fees are $20 for up to two artworks or $35 for up to four artworks. The deadline is September 23, 2026. For shooters working in black and white photography contests, the monochrome-plus-one-color approach offers a focused brief that’s still creatively open.
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The Monochrome Art Competition by Artist Space Gallery Prizes
The central prize is inclusion in the official online exhibition hosted by Artist Space Gallery. Every selected piece is presented with artist credit, and the Best of Show is highlighted as the poster image of the exhibition.
Within the show, the jury distinguishes three additional winners and publishes an article about each featured artist/work. All selected artists receive a digital award certificate.
- Best of Show: Featured as the exhibition poster, article presentation, digital certificate.
- Winners (Photography, Painting, Sculpture): Highlighted within the show, article presentation, digital certificate.
- All Selected Artists: Included in the online exhibition, digital certificate.
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Categories or Themes
Three award categories are used for judging: painting, photography and sculpture. The overarching theme is monochrome imagery built from black and white or grayscale tones complemented by various shades of a single additional color.
Dates and Entry Fees
The Monochrome Art Competition by Artist Space Gallery second edition is organized as an online exhibition for October 2026, with applications closing in late September.
Application deadline: September 23, 2026.
Entry fees:
- $20 for up to 2 artworks.
- $35 for up to 4 artworks.
How to Enter:
Prepare JPG images of your artworks up to 2 MB each. Complete the submission form with the required information, including a short biography and artist statement, upload your images and submit the application. You will then be redirected to PayPal for payment, with a confirmation email sent after payment is completed.
About the Jury
The jury selects award winners in painting, photography and sculpture. Evaluation focuses on creativity, originality and quality of work, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability and use of medium. Works with pornographic or satanic content are not considered. Individual jurors are not named on the competition page.
Why Enter Monochrome Art Competition by Artist Space Gallery?
Inclusion in a themed online exhibition, clear category recognition for photographers and article features for highlighted artists add up to strong visibility. The Best of Show placement as the event poster provides a focal point for promotion, while the monochrome brief encourages concise, expressive image-making. Photographers looking for best photo challenges online will find the one-color accent directive both simple and memorable.
Rules and Copyright
If you are interested in participating in the Monochrome Art Competition by Artist Space Gallery we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
All artistic styles and mediums are welcome. Entries must focus on monochromatic black and white or grayscale tones complemented by shades of a single additional color. The jury will determine winners in painting, photography and sculpture. Entries with pornographic or satanic content are not considered. Uploaded artwork images must be no larger than 2 MB.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain copyright to submitted images. Artist Space Gallery may use images only for marketing, promotion and display purposes within the context of shows organized by the gallery. Selected artworks may also be archived as part of the gallery’s public archive. Images from the site may not be resold, exchanged or copied.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
