Light Space & Time 16th “Open” Online Art Competition 2026
Overview
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery in the United States is accepting work for its 16th annual “Open” online art competition. Selected works will appear in the gallery’s December 2026 online group exhibition.
Eligibility and media
Amateur and professional 2D and 3D artists aged 18 or over may enter from anywhere in the world. There is no theme, and representational or abstract work is accepted. Photography, digital art, experimental work and mixed techniques are eligible; video is excluded.
Submission requirements
Images must be submitted as JPG files, no larger than 5 MB, with a longest-side dimension of at least 1,000 pixels. Work previously shown on the LST website cannot be resubmitted. Submitted images must not include frames or watermarks.
Deadline and fees
The deadline is November 27, 2026. Standard fees are US$18 for one or two entries and US$26 for three to five. Students registered on Submittable with an EDU email extension may use the published student rates. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Awards and exhibition
The overall Best in Show receives US$100. The organiser also lists online exhibition, digital certificates, publicity and links to artists’ websites among the awards. Results and the exhibition are scheduled for December 1, 2026.
How to enter
Follow the official page to the Submittable form and provide the required artwork images, titles and artist biography. Review the current copyright licence, judging criteria, payment terms and technical rules before submitting.
Official call and entry page
This article is a summary. To avoid misunderstanding, always check the official page for the complete and current details.
Verified: October 11, 2026
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