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title: Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Early Bird
description: >-
  Monthly themed juried art challenge from Ten Moir Gallery, free early-bird
  entry, open worldwide, with cash awards and features.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-08'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Ten Moir Gallery
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/ten-moir-gallery'
deadline: '2026-12-31'
location: 'Indianapolis, IN, United States'
isOnline: true
compensationRange: >-
  $150 cash award for Best in Show; $50 cash award for category runner-ups; plus
  features, spotlights, and exposure for finalists
---

# Monthly Themed Art Challenges | Free Entry Early Bird

**Hosted by:** Ten Moir Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## About This Program

### About This Call

Ten Moir Gallery's Monthly Themed Art Challenges celebrate artists who push boundaries and express meaning through visual storytelling. Each month introduces a new theme, inviting artists to explore different moods, ideas, and techniques. The challenges are designed to keep creative practice active, visible, and inspired throughout the year.

Entry is free for the first artwork submission during the Early Bird period (typically through the 15th of each month). Additional entries are available through tiered pricing. The competition is open worldwide to all artists. A new theme is introduced each month with a final submission deadline and results announced following each challenge period.

Awards include: Best in Show ($150 cash award, artist interview, Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, and free Blue Sky Artist Award entry); Category Runner-Ups in Traditional and Photography ($50 cash award, website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, and free Blue Sky entry); and Finalists (Top 15-20) receive permanent listing in the monthly collection, digital certificate, and group social feature. All selected artists are showcased in the Monthly Challenge Collection.

### 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

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Open to all
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Note:** Open to artists worldwide, all experience levels.

### Additional Requirements

- Artwork submission (digital image)

## Compensation & Benefits

$150 cash award for Best in Show; $50 cash award for category runner-ups; plus features, spotlights, and exposure for finalists

**Includes:** Prize

Best in Show: $150 cash award, artist interview, Moir mini spotlight feature, homepage feature, and free Blue Sky Artist Award entry. Category Runner-Ups (Traditional and Photography): $50 cash award, website feature, dedicated social media post, Art Journal mini spotlight, and free Blue Sky entry. Finalists (Top 15-20): permanent listing in the monthly collection, digital certificate, and group social feature.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 7, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/external/monthly-themed-art-challenges-free-entry-early-bird