---
title: Blu Sky Artist Award – August 2026 Edition
description: >-
  International prize award with two $500 prizes in Traditional/Mixed Media and
  Photography/Digital. Includes press features, catalogue, and certificates.
  Deadline Aug 15, 2026.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/e1b56174-2c2f-4ce2-86b6-7f9ba6cf9e45'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-04-27'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Ten Moir Gallery
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/ten-moir-gallery'
deadline: '2026-08-15'
entryFee: 28 USD
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Two $500 cash awards — one in Traditional/Mixed Media, one in
  Photography/Digital
disciplines:
  - drawing
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - photography
  - digital art
---

# Blu Sky Artist Award – August 2026 Edition

**Hosted by:** Ten Moir Gallery

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States | **Deadline:** August 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $28

## About This Program

The Blu Sky Artist Award: August 2026 Edition is an international art award hosted by Ten Moir Gallery, created for artists seeking meaningful visibility, professional recognition, and real promotional value. Two artists will each receive a $500 cash award, one in Traditional/Mixed Media and one in Photography/Digital, with additional finalists selected for feature opportunities. The award package includes artist interviews, press release distribution, collector-focused catalogue inclusion, certificates, badges, and permanent website placement. The award is open worldwide, accepts 2D and 3D media, and allows artists to submit up to 10 images.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, digital art

## Compensation & Benefits

Two $500 cash awards — one in Traditional/Mixed Media, one in Photography/Digital

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** August 15, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://tenmoirgallery.com/blu-sky-emerging-artist-award/