Explore the power of contrast in Fusion Art’s international competition “Light & Shadow 2025”
Fusion Art invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the Light & Shadow 2025 Art Competition. This is the 33rd Quarterly Art Competition, open to both 2D and 3D artists exploring the dynamic interplay of light and shadow through color, form, and composition. The deadline has been extended to January 5, 2026.
About the theme
Inspired by Paul Cézanne’s reflection — “Shadow is a color as light is, but less brilliant” — the competition celebrates artworks that use illumination and contrast to create mood, drama, or meaning. From realism to abstraction, artists are encouraged to interpret light and shadow across any subject matter or medium.
Eligibility & media
- Deadline: January 5, 2026 (extended)
- Entry fee: $25 for 1–2 images; $40 for up to 5 images
- Eligibility: Open worldwide
- Accepted media: Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, installation, mixed media
- Categories: Traditional • Photography & Digital • 3-Dimensional
Awards & recognition
- Best in Show (each category): Cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Artist’s Members Gallery
- 2nd–5th Place Awards plus possible Honorable Mentions and Artistic Excellence Awards
- All winners receive digital certificates, press releases, and promotional features linking directly to their websites
Winning artists will be featured in an online international exhibition hosted on the Fusion Art website for five years, under the Archived Exhibitions section, offering long-term visibility to curators, collectors, and art professionals.
How to submit
Submissions are processed via the Submittable platform, a secure and internationally recognized system used by over 9,000 art organizations. Artists can pay the entry fee directly through Submittable using credit card or PayPal.
Multiple entries are allowed, and artists are encouraged to submit the maximum number of works permitted for each fee tier. All entries are subject to jury selection.
Exhibition timeline
- Call for Artists Announced: September 24, 2025
- Deadline for Entries: December 5, 2025 (Extended to January 5, 2026)
- Exhibition Opens: December 15, 2025
- Exhibition Closes & Archived: March 14, 2026
About Fusion Art
Fusion Art is an online gallery dedicated to promoting international artists through quarterly competitions and curated exhibitions. Its mission is to provide exposure opportunities that connect artists with collectors, galleries, and art lovers worldwide. Through its online exhibitions and Members Gallery, Fusion Art highlights both representational and abstract work across diverse mediums.
Submission deadline: January 5, 2026
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