Organizer Information
Ten Moir Gallery is an international contemporary art platform dedicated to supporting artists through curated exhibitions, competitions, artist features, and online visibility opportunities. The organization provides a digital space where emerging and established artists can showcase their work, connect with global audiences, and gain professional recognition through curated collections and promotional initiatives.
Through its art competitions and exhibition programs, Ten Moir Gallery focuses on creating accessible opportunities for artists across different disciplines while maintaining a professional selection process. The platform highlights creative practices from around the world and supports artists by offering features, interviews, digital certificates, portfolio exposure, and promotional opportunities through its website and communication channels.
The Lucid Dreams Art Challenge is part of Ten Moir Gallery’s international competition series, designed to encourage artists to explore imagination, subconscious experiences, surreal environments, and dream-inspired artistic expressions. The competition offers artists a platform to share experimental and visionary works while receiving recognition from an international creative community.
Title & Description
Lucid Dreams International Art Competition 2026 – Ten Moir Gallery
Lucid Dreams is an international art competition organized by Ten Moir Gallery, inviting artists worldwide to submit artworks inspired by dreams, imagination, surreal visions, subconscious landscapes, and symbolic interpretations of reality.
The competition encourages artists to explore dreamlike concepts through creative experimentation, inviting submissions that reflect personal visions, emotional narratives, imagined worlds, or unconventional perspectives. Artists working in both traditional and contemporary mediums are welcome to participate.
Selected artworks will become part of a curated online collection featuring the artist’s name and portfolio link, providing participants with a professional and shareable presentation of their work. Finalists will receive digital certificates and promotional visibility, while outstanding artists will receive additional recognition through interviews, editorial features, and spotlight publications.
The competition is designed for both emerging and established artists seeking international exposure, portfolio development, and recognition within a global art community. Participants can submit their first artwork entry free of charge before the early deadline, allowing artists to introduce their work to an international audience without an initial financial barrier.
The theme Lucid Dreams welcomes a wide range of interpretations, from surreal imagery and abstract visions to dream-inspired narratives and imaginative environments.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Digital Art
- Mixed Media
- Sculpture
- New Media
- Illustration
- Contemporary Art
- Hybrid Art Practices
Accepted formats include:
- 2D artworks
- 3D artworks
- Traditional mediums
- Digital creations
- Experimental approaches
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- International artists worldwide
- Emerging artists
- Established artists
- Artists aged 18 and above
- Individual artists working in accepted artistic mediums
Applicants must:
- Own the rights to submitted artworks and images.
- Submit original work created by themselves.
- Ensure artwork complies with competition guidelines.
The competition welcomes artists from all countries and does not restrict participation based on professional status or artistic background.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists receive international exposure and professional recognition through Ten Moir Gallery’s platforms.
The winner receives:
- $150 cash award
- Artist interview
- The Moir Mini Spotlight feature
- Homepage feature on Ten Moir Gallery
- Free entry to the Blue Sky Artist Award competition
All selected artists receive:
- Inclusion in the curated collection page
- Artist name recognition
- Artwork title display
- Portfolio or website link inclusion
Finalists (Top 15–20 Artists) receive:
- Permanent listing
- Digital certificate
- Social media highlights
- Shareable recognition assets
Runner-Up Recognition: Traditional art and photography runner-ups receive:
- Website feature
- Dedicated social media promotion
- Art Journal Mini Spotlight
- Free Blue Sky Artist Award entry
Artists benefit from:
- Promotion through Ten Moir Gallery channels
- Partner listings
- Increased online visibility
- Opportunities to share certificates and badges on professional websites and social platforms
Application Fee
The first artwork entry is free until the early deadline. Additional submission pricing:
- 1st image: Free
- 2 images: $18
- 3 images: $25
- 4 images: $36
- 5 images: $45
- 6–10 images: $55
Artists may submit additional artworks within the same application according to the pricing structure.
Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:
- Artist name
- Website or portfolio link (if available)
- Artwork titles
- Artwork mediums
- Digital artwork files
Submission specifications:
- Upload format: JPG or PNG
- Maximum file size: 3MB
- Minimum image size: 2000 px on the longest side
Artists should submit work that reflects the competition theme and demonstrates creativity, technical ability, and artistic vision.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- First Entry Free Deadline: 16 May 2026
- Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Results Announced by Email: 18 August 2026
Location
Online / International
Additional Details
The Lucid Dreams Art Challenge is designed to provide artists with an accessible international platform for recognition and exposure. Submitted artworks are reviewed by a professional jury panel based on:
- Craftsmanship
- Presentation quality
- Interpretation of the theme
- Composition
- Creativity
- Technical skill
Artwork selected for promotion may appear on Ten Moir Gallery’s website, curated collections, newsletters, and promotional channels. Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their submitted artworks.
Ten Moir Gallery does not sell, license, or claim ownership of submitted artwork. Promotional usage is limited to highlighting artists and their creative achievements.
Each artist may receive one free entry per monthly challenge. Additional artworks can be submitted by paying the applicable entry fees.
Artists interested in exploring dream-inspired themes, surreal concepts, and imaginative visual storytelling are encouraged to participate and share their creative perspectives with an international audience.