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Still Life Art Competition by Megalopolitan Art Gallery centers on the familiar objects and natural elements that can turn an ordinary arrangement into a carefully observed image. The international call runs from August 9 to September 10, 2026, with selected works presented in an online exhibition and permanently archived on the gallery website. Best of Show, Second Place and Third Place lead the awards, while Talent Prize, Honorable Mention and Finalist distinctions may also be given. Artists aged 18 and over can enter from any location.
The theme covers subjects such as flowers, fruit, plants, stones, shells, books, ceramics, bottles, jewelry, clocks and household objects, while works featuring human skulls or deceased animals are excluded. Entry costs €25 for up to two artworks, with additional works requiring a new entry. Selected artists receive digital certificates, and accepted works are displayed with artist and artwork information plus a website or email link. For photographers browsing Deartline’s photo contest list, one detail is worth noting: the official call does not publish a medium-specific eligibility list, so photography is not explicitly identified among the accepted media.
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Prizes
The Still Life Art Competition by Megalopolitan Art Gallery focuses on exhibition recognition and online promotion.
- Best of Show: The highest recognition in the exhibition.
- Second and Third Place: Additional principal awards for selected works.
- Talent Prize, Honorable Mention and Finalist: The jury may grant these distinctions depending on the quality and number of entries.
- Recognized artists: Receive a digital certificate.
- Selected artists: Their work appears in the online exhibition with the artist’s name, artwork details and a website or email link. Selected works remain permanently archived for public viewing.
The principal opportunity is therefore an online exhibition accompanied by gallery promotion through its platform, social media, newsletters and press outreach.
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Categories or Themes
There are no separate categories. The entire competition revolves around the still life photography competition theme: arrangements or observations built around natural elements and everyday or decorative objects.
The brief mentions flowers, fruit, leaves, plants, stones, shells and branches alongside books, ceramics, bottles, cups, jewelry, clocks, tools and household items. Human skulls and deceased animals are specifically excluded.
Dates and Entry Fees
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Competition opens | August 9, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | September 10, 2026 |
| Winner notification | Eight days after the deadline |
The entry fee is €25 for up to two artworks. Artists wishing to submit additional work may make another paid entry.
How to Enter
Applications are submitted through the gallery’s online submission form. Entrants are asked to provide images of their work together with a brief biography and artist statement.
Why Enter Still Life Art Competition by Megalopolitan Art Gallery?
The Still Life Art Competition by Megalopolitan Art Gallery has a focused subject but leaves considerable room for interpretation. Everyday objects, natural materials and carefully constructed arrangements can all fit the theme, making the exhibition relevant to image-makers who use objects, color, light or composition as the main vehicle for visual storytelling.
Its longer-term feature is the permanent exhibition archive. Selected work is not limited to a short competition window: it remains publicly viewable with artist identification and contact information. For readers comparing a competition of photography, however, the published call has an important limitation: it does not explicitly list eligible artistic media, so photographers should take that absence into account when assessing the opportunity.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of the Still Life Art Competition by Megalopolitan Art 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
Participation is open internationally to artists aged 18 and over. Entries must fit the exhibition theme and comply with the gallery’s content restrictions. Works containing pornographic, obscene, violent, hateful, defamatory, discriminatory or other prohibited material are not considered. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain all copyright and intellectual property rights to submitted images. The gallery may use submissions strictly for marketing, promotional and display purposes related to its exhibitions, competitions and shows. Selected artwork may also be permanently archived on the official website.
The terms state that submitted images will not be sold, exchanged, reproduced or copied without prior written consent from both the artist and Megalopolitan Art Gallery. Third parties are also prohibited from downloading, sharing or using the images without explicit permission.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
