Photography Contest

Ten Moir: Ebb & Flow
Deadline |
06/30/26Theme |
Ebb & FlowTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$18/2 imagesPrizes |
ExhibitionHost |
Ten Moir GalleryThis month’s Ebb and Flow Art Challenge invites you to explore movement, change, and the quiet push-pull of life, through water, emotion, energy, or anything that rises and recedes.
The guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles.
Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence.
Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-magazine spotlight.
It’s an accessible way to test new ideas, connect with audiences, and grow within a supportive international community of artists.
Prizes:
Awards + recognition:
Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, The Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, plus a free Blue Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups (Traditional & Photography): website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, plus a free Blue Sky entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): permanent listing, digital certificate, social highlights
All Selected Artists: listed on the curated collection page with artist name, artwork title, and link
Shareable assets: badges and certificates for your website and socials
The guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles.
Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence.
Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-magazine spotlight.
It’s an accessible way to test new ideas, connect with audiences, and grow within a supportive international community of artists.
Prizes:
Awards + recognition:
Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, The Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, plus a free Blue Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups (Traditional & Photography): website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, plus a free Blue Sky entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): permanent listing, digital certificate, social highlights
All Selected Artists: listed on the curated collection page with artist name, artwork title, and link
Shareable assets: badges and certificates for your website and socials
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