---
title: '"Summer 5 for $10" 2026 Online Art Competition'
description: International online art competition open to all 2D/3D artists. $10 for up to 5 entries; 12 winners featured in group exhibition June–Sept 2026. Cash prize for Best in Show.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/57e8de0b-4509-4e69-92bb-8afd9d012cf4
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-05"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Prize/award
organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/light-space-time-online-art-gallery
deadline: "2026-06-05"
entryFee: 10 USD
location: Online
isOnline: true
compensationRange: Cash prize for Best in Show winner (amount unspecified, paid via PayPal in USD); extensive online promotion for all 12 winners
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - digital art
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - mixed media
---

# "Summer 5 for $10" 2026 Online Art Competition

**Hosted by:** Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Online | **Deadline:** June 5, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $10

## About This Program

> "Open (no theme) — any subject matter and any media accepted; representational and/or abstract art welcome"

Annual 'Open' (No Theme) online competition for 2D and 3D artists worldwide, including photography and digital arts. Any subject matter and any media are acceptable — work does not need to be 'Summer' themed. Artists submit up to 5 entries for $10. Gallery selects 12 overall winning artists for an online group exhibition running June 20–September 5, 2026. The #1 overall top winner receives a cash prize (paid via PayPal in USD). All 12 winners receive extensive promotion to major news outlets including Google News and Bing News, email marketing, social media promotion, digital award certificate, digital award ribbon, digital event postcard, press releases, and links back to their websites.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, digital art, photography, sculpture, mixed media
- **Note:** Open to all 2D and 3D artists worldwide, including photography and digital arts artists. No residency restrictions. Winner must be able to receive cash prize via PayPal.

### Additional Requirements

Up to 5 images/artworks per $10 entry fee. Entry fees are non-refundable. Artists are encouraged to enter the maximum number of artworks.

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prize for Best in Show winner (amount unspecified, paid via PayPal in USD); extensive online promotion for all 12 winners

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** February 24, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 5, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 20, 2026
- **Program End:** September 5, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://lightspacetime.art/summer-5-for-10-2026-online-art-competition/