---
title: True Blue Art Challenge 2026
description: >-
  International online art competition exploring the color blue. $150 Best in
  Show cash award. All styles and mediums welcome. 18+.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/22767d76-2582-49b3-be8f-0d6eebb8e1ec'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Ten Moir Gallery
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/ten-moir-gallery'
deadline: '2026-03-31'
entryFee: 18 USD
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
isOnline: true
compensationRange: >-
  Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + homepage feature. Runner
  Ups: website feature + social promotion. Finalists (Top 15-20): curated
  collection feature + digital certificate.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - mixed media
  - conceptual
  - photography
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
---

# True Blue Art Challenge 2026

**Hosted by:** Ten Moir Gallery

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** March 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $18

## About This Program

> "Blue — work where blue plays a meaningful role, whether as the subject, the mood, or the spark that ties the piece together"

What does blue feel like in your hands? Quiet and airy, electric and loud, deep as midnight, or soft as morning light? Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide (18+) to submit work where blue plays a meaningful role, whether it's the subject, the mood, or the spark that ties the piece together. All styles and mediums are welcome.

Deadline: March 31, 2026
Results emailed: April 18, 2026
Free entry: 1 image free until January 10, 2026

Entry Fees:
1 image: Free (limited time)
2 to 5 images: $18 to $45
6 to 10 images: $55

Awards:
Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + mini spotlight + homepage feature + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups: website feature + social promotion + mini spotlight + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): curated collection feature + digital certificate + social highlights

Artists keep full copyright. Images may be used only for challenge-related promotion and features.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, mixed media, conceptual, photography
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old

## Compensation & Benefits

Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + homepage feature. Runner Ups: website feature + social promotion. Finalists (Top 15-20): curated collection feature + digital certificate.

**Includes:** Prize

Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + mini spotlight + homepage feature + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry. Runner Ups: website feature + social promotion + mini spotlight + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry. Finalists (Top 15 to 20): curated collection feature + digital certificate + social highlights.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** March 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.tenmoirgallery.com/true-blue-2025-online-art-competition/