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title: Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry for Early Entries
description: >-
  Monthly themed online art challenges for artists & photographers worldwide —
  free early-bird entry, cash awards, and curated online exhibition features.
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status: open
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Ten Moir Gallery
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deadline: '2026-12-30'
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
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compensationRange: Cash awards and curated online exhibition features for selected artists
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry for Early Entries

**Hosted by:** Ten Moir Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** December 30, 2026

## About This Program

> "A new theme each month, exploring different moods, ideas, and techniques"

Enter Ten Moir Gallery's Monthly Themed Art Challenges for artists and photographers. Enjoy a free early-bird entry, cash awards, and global exposure in curated online collections. Each month introduces a new theme, inviting you to explore different moods, ideas, and techniques.

### Why Join our Competitions?

Because your art deserves a spotlight... We're dedicated to showcasing your talent and helping you reach your artistic aspirations, all while shaping the future of contemporary art.

- Maximize Exposure
- Grants for Artist
- Cash Prizes & Awards
- Virtual Exhibitions

### Art Challenges Open for Entry

Take part in our **monthly Art Challenges** and **Artist Awards**, where selected works are featured in a curated monthly collection by Ten Moir Gallery. Each challenge offers flexible, tiered entry options, making it easy to participate at your own pace.

**Quick Details**

- Who Can Enter: Artists worldwide, all experience levels
- Early Bird Entry: Free during the early bird period
- Entry Options: Tiered pricing starting at $18
- Recognition: Artist Awards, curated collection features, and ongoing artist exposure
- How to Enter: Choose a challenge or award to submit your work or view full details

### About Us

Ten Moir is not a traditional art platform. We are dedicated art promoters, focused on helping artists share their work with a wider, engaged audience. Our monthly Art Challenges and Artist Awards are thoughtfully curated by creatives who understand both the artistic process and the vulnerability of putting work into the world.

At Ten Moir, it's not just about submitting art. It's about visibility, recognition, and meaningful presentation. Each selected collection is carefully assembled to highlight strong voices, unique perspectives, and compelling visual stories. Our goal is simple: to ensure your work is seen, respected, and remembered.

Join a growing international community of artists and let your work travel further than you imagined without losing its integrity along the way.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Artists worldwide, at all experience levels, may enter.

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash awards and curated online exhibition features for selected artists

**Includes:** Prize

Cash awards recognize selected/winning entries in each month's themed challenge; recognized artists also receive features in Ten Moir Gallery's curated monthly online collections and ongoing artist exposure.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.chicagoartistscoalition.org/call-for-artist/monthly-themed-art-challenges-free-entry-for-early-entries