Celebrate creativity and winter magic with Lumen Art Gallery’s Christmas Special 2025
Application deadline: December 29, 2025
Lumen Art Gallery invites visual artists from around the world to participate in PRALINE & SNOWBALL – Christmas Special, a festive international art competition dedicated to capturing the warmth, sparkle, and wonder of the holiday season. The call is open until December 29, 2025.
About the competition
This special edition celebrates creativity in all its forms — from painting and photography to ceramics and sculpture — encouraging artists to express joy, nostalgia, and the beauty of winter. Think shimmering snowflakes, cozy nights, and moments of festive delight transformed into timeless artworks.
Eligibility & accepted media
- Deadline: December 29, 2025
- Entry fee: Varies (refer to the official submission form)
- Number of works: Up to 10 artworks per artist
- Eligibility: Open worldwide to all visual artists
- Accepted media: Painting, drawing, photography, illustration, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media
- Not accepted: AI-generated works and video art
Awards & recognition
- 1st Prize: Featured Art Booklet publication
- 2nd Prize: Curated Solo Show with Lumen Art Gallery
- 3rd Prize: In-depth artist interview
- 10 Creatio Magna Awards
- 15 Emerging Virtuoso Awards
All awarded artists will receive official certificates and be featured in the Winner’s Gallery across the gallery’s website, YouTube channel, and social media. Selected works will enjoy long-term online visibility and SEO promotion.
How to submit
Artists may submit original 2D or 3D artworks in JPG or PNG format (max 2MB each). Each file must include the artist’s name, artwork title, year, and medium in the filename. Submissions missing this information will not be accepted.
Complete your submission through the official online form available here. Artists can submit multiple entries to increase their chances of selection.
About Lumen Art Gallery
Lumen Art Gallery is an international online art platform that promotes creative excellence through monthly and special competitions, exhibitions, and publications. Dedicated to celebrating artistic innovation, it offers exposure opportunities across digital platforms, connecting artists with a global audience through curated showcases, interviews, and catalog features.
Submission deadline: December 29, 2025
