City Lights Art Challenge 2026 | Free Entry Early Bird

  • Total prizes: Enjoy a free early-bird entry, cash awards, and global exposure!
  • Deadline: 31 May 2026
  • Entry fee: Early Bird: 1st entry free · Regular: tiered pricing (2 for $18, 3 for $25, etc.)
  • Website: https://tenmoirgallery.com/city-lights-art-challenge-2026/
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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.

Prizes:

Best in Show: $150 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

Eligibility:

All backgrounds and experience levels accepted. Open to artists around the world. Must be 18+ to enter.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

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Theme:

Abstract, Architecture, Cityscapes, Panoramic, Seascapes, Urban