--- title: Contemporary Art Gallery Online 2026 ALL Colors Competition and Exhibition description: International online art competition on color (12th annual); entry fee from $15; no cash prize, certificates and exposure. Deadline Oct 31, 2026. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/44076a39-37dd-4a5e-9657-22849d8862fe type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Prize/award organization: Contemporary Art Gallery Online organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/contemporary-art-gallery-online deadline: "2026-11-01" entryFee: 15 USD location: Ramsey Art Gallery isOnline: true disciplines: - painting - drawing - photography - digital art - mixed media - sculpture --- # Contemporary Art Gallery Online 2026 ALL Colors Competition and Exhibition **Hosted by:** Contemporary Art Gallery Online **Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Ramsey Art Gallery | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15 ## About This Program > "ALL Color — an open-subject competition with a concentration on color" Entering the ALL COLORS Art Competition and Exhibition gives artists an exciting opportunity to explore and celebrate one of the most fundamental and expressive elements of visual art -- color. Whether through bold contrasts, subtle harmonies, or symbolic palettes, participants can demonstrate their ability to communicate visually in ways that engage and inspire viewers. By entering, artists gain international exposure among curators, collectors and art lovers who appreciate creativity and innovation, while also strengthening their professional presence within the global art community. Beyond Recognition, this competition encourages artists to reflect on the emotional and conceptual power of their work. Exploring color deeply can transform how artists approach composition, atmosphere, and storytelling, leading to new discoveries and growth in their creative practice. The exhibition provides not only a platform for visibility but also a meaningful opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for the language of color. Contemporary Art Gallery Online is proud to announce their 12th Annual "ALL Color" Online Art Competition for 2026. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience and/or education in the art field or where they may reside. This is an international competition, and everyone is encouraged to participate. A group exhibition of all entrants will be held online at the Contemporary Art Gallery Online for thirty days immediately following the close of the competition. Artists should submit their best representational or non-representational art related to the "ALL Color" theme. The "ALL Color" theme is an open subject competition with a concentration on color. One color or a multitude of color in a work meets the criteria of this competition. This competition will be judged within three categories: Paintings/Drawings, Photography/Digital Art, Mixed Media, and 3 Dimensional Work. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed and will not be eligible for the Paintings/Drawing category. Awards will be given to the top 6 to 8 works selected in each category (depending on the number of submissions), including Best in Show, Judges' Choice, and Gallery Choice. Additional awards will also be presented, depending on the number and the quality of all submissions received. Award-winning artists will be included in a group show both online and in the Ramsey Art Gallery located in the Historic District of Hollins Market, located in Baltimore, Maryland. ### Important MUST Knows - Art Exhibition and Competition Opens: October 1, 2026 - Deadline for Receiving Entries: October 31, 2026 - Competition Results are Posted: November 25, 2026 - Opening of Online Art Exhibition: November 05, 2026 - Award Certificates Emailed to Artists: November 31, 2026 - Online Art Exhibition Closes & Archived: January 05, 2027 ### Entry Fees $15 for 1 to 3 images, $25 for up to 5 images and $35 for up to 8 images. NOW: $15 for 1 to 6 images, $25 for images up to 10, and $35 for images up to 16. The Paypal account name will appear on your credit card statement as CAGOnline. It is not necessary to have a Paypal account in order to use this service. ### Eligibility - Must be original work to the artist. - Paintings, Photography, Digital Art, Sculptures, Mixed Media, 3 and 2 Dimensional art will be accepted. - The artist must be willing to sell their work (print or original). - Art which has won, in any previous competition, may not be submitted for consideration again. - All work must be available in both low resolution as well as high resolution form. For this competition, files sent should be a minimum of 10 MB and should not exceed 25 MB. High-resolution files will be required. ### Submitting Images Files should be titled in the following format: Artist's Name, Art Title, Medium Used, Size (H x W in inches), Price (in USD). EXAMPLE: JohnBrown_Midnight_Photography_8x10_75. Image requirements for entries: JPG files (Please try to keep the file size under 25 MB to ensure proper uploading). Prizes include Memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, Digital Award Certificate, Event Collateral, Radio Interviews and "In the Artist Studio episodes" are extended to selected winners. Inclusion in the Bi-Annual Year End Anthology Publication, Extensive Marketing and much more. Our Gallery receives over 1/2 million unique visitors a year with over 2.32 Million hits in a year. This is exposure you cannot garner on your own! And finally, your entry remains on the Gallery forever! All participants receive event collateral for their portfolios. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Open to all - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Entries are open to all 2D and 3D artists regardless of experience or education, and regardless of where they reside. Work must be original to the artist. The artist must be willing to sell their work (print or original). Art which has won in any previous competition may not be submitted again. Computer-enhanced or AI-created art must be disclosed and is not eligible for the Paintings/Drawing category. ### Additional Requirements - Date of birth / age verification (18+) - Name and email - Country, state/province, city - Which competition and exhibition you are entering - How you heard about the competition - Brief information about yourself - Artist statement - Preferred exhibition location (Main Online Gallery, Online Exhibition Only, The Ramsey Gallery, or Both) - For each artwork: category, title, medium, dimensions, date created, price (USD), and JPG image file (min 10MB, max 25MB) ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 1, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 1, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 5, 2026 - **Program End:** January 5, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.contemporaryartgalleryonline.gallery/2026-art-competition-all-color