City Lights Art Challenge 2026
City Lights Art Challenge 2026 is now open for entries!
City Lights Art Challenge 2026 recently announced for entires invites artists and photographers worldwide to celebrate urban life, architecture, and the moments that make a city feel alive.
Short description
City Lights Art Challenge 2026, hosted by Ten Moir Gallery has been recently announced for entires inviting artists and photographers worldwide.
What does your city look like when it starts to glow? Neon reflections, streetlights on wet pavement, high-rise windows, night crowds, quiet corners, or the buzz of motion in the dark.
City Lights invites artists and photographers worldwide (18+) to celebrate urban life, architecture, and the moments that make a city feel alive.
This month’s challenge invites you to explore and celebrate city life glowing skylines, busy streets, layered architecture, and the everyday moments that make up an urban landscape.
Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-magazine spotlight. It’s an accessible way to test new ideas, connect with audiences, and grow within a supportive international community of artists.
All 2D and 3D media will be accepted (painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital).
Entries are reviewed by a panel of jurors who evaluate based on craftsmanship, presentation, interpretation of the theme, composition, creativity, and technical skill..
Submission requirements
➜ artwork submitted need to be under 3MB, saved as JPG/PNG, sized 2000 px longest side
Eligibility
This competition is open to emerging or established artists worldwide 18+ years of age.
Prize
➜ Best in Show will receive $150 in cash award + artist interview + mini spotlight + homepage feature + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
➜ Runner Ups - website feature + social promotion + mini spotlight + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
➜ Finalists (top 15 to 20) - curated collection feature + digital certificate + social highlights
Entry fees
➜ first image is free (limited time until March 10, 2026)
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2 to 5 images: $18 to $45
6 to 10 images
