Organizer Information
Grey Cube Gallery is an international online contemporary art platform that organizes monthly themed digital exhibitions and open call art competitions. Operating primarily in a virtual format, the gallery focuses on providing global visibility for emerging, mid-career, and professional artists across multiple visual disciplines.
Through its recurring competition model, Grey Cube Gallery curates thematic exhibitions that explore specific artistic subjects each month, enabling artists worldwide to engage with structured conceptual prompts. The platform also provides promotional exposure, online publication, and digital award recognition for selected participants.
Its online exhibition format makes it accessible to artists globally while maintaining a competitive juried selection process based on artistic merit, interpretation of theme, and technical execution.
Title & Description
BOTANICALS ART CONTEST – Grey Cube Gallery Online Art Competition (May 2026 Edition)
The Botanicals Art Contest is the seventh edition of Grey Cube Gallery’s monthly themed Online Exhibition series, inviting artists and photographers to submit works inspired by botanical and floral subjects.
This Competition focuses on artistic interpretations of nature, including flowers, plants, herbs, fruits, leaves, and related organic forms. Artists are encouraged to explore both realistic and conceptual approaches to botanical themes, allowing for diverse expressions across styles and techniques.
All visual Art mediums are accepted except video and sound-based works. The contest operates as a juried selection process where submitted works are evaluated based on originality, creativity, interpretation of theme, and technical execution.
Winning works receive digital recognition and are featured prominently in the online exhibition, with the “Best of Show” artwork selected for the official exhibition poster.
This opportunity provides artists with international exposure through a curated digital platform, alongside promotional publication and archival visibility on the gallery website.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Photography
- Painting
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Digital Art
- Illustration
- Fine Art (Botanical / Floral Art)
- Contemporary Art
- Paper-based Works (if applicable)
Eligibility
- Open to international artists worldwide
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- Suitable for emerging and professional artists
- All submissions must relate to the botanical and floral theme
- Original artworks only (created by the submitting artist)
- Artists may submit multiple entries
Program Benefits & Awards
- Best of Show Award: Featured on official exhibition poster
- First, Second, and Third Place Awards
- Merit Awards & Honorable Mentions (depending on submission quality)
- Digital award certificates for all winning artists
- Online exhibition features the artist's name, artwork title, and contact/website link
- Extensive online promotion via the Grey Cube Gallery platform
- Published an artist article for the top winning works
- Global digital exposure through a curated online exhibition
Application Fee
- $20 (2 images)
- $30 (4 images)
- $42 (6 images)
- $50 (8 images)
- $60 (up to 10 images)
- Multiple submissions allowed
- Fees are non-refundable
Application Requirements
Artists must submit:
- Digital images of artwork (JPG format, max 2MB each)
- Artist statement (included with submission)
- Artwork details (title, medium, etc.)
- Completed online entry form
- Payment via PayPal after submission
- Optional multiple entries per artist
Additional requirements:
- Artwork must be clearly visible, focused, and professionally presented
- Only original artworks are accepted
- Submission must align with the botanical theme
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 21 May 2026
- Exhibition Period: May 2026 (online exhibition cycle)
- Notification Date: Not specified
- Award Announcement: During the exhibition publication phase
Location
Online
Additional Details
- All selected works will be displayed with artist attribution and optional website/email link
- Grey Cube Gallery retains rights to use submitted images for promotional and marketing purposes
- Artists retain full copyright of their works
- Works may be archived for long-term public viewing on the gallery website
- Jury selection is based on originality, creativity, thematic interpretation, and technical execution
- Artworks containing inappropriate content (pornographic or satanic themes) are not accepted
- Entry does not guarantee acceptance; selection is competitive
- Artists may submit multiple entries across different submissions
- The platform provides ongoing promotional visibility for selected artists beyond the exhibition period