4TH ANNUAL
SPRING COUNTDOWN SHOW
FEBRUARY 2026
Gallery Ring announces an online contest and exhibition
which anticipates and celebrates the arrival of Spring!
**artwork does NOT have to be Spring-themed — any subject is acceptable**
One artwork will be selected and revealed every day from March 1st until March 20th 2026
— in a countdown to the first day of Spring —
ending in a group show of 20 artworks.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 2ND 2026
ENTRY TERMS AND GUIDELINES
Artist eligibility
- must be 18 years or older
- can be emerging or established
- must be able to communicate in English or Spanish
Fee
- $20 US for 1-3 images of separate artworks
- artist can submit more than once if he or she would like more than 3 artworks to be considered
- entry fees are NOT refundable and do NOT guarantee entry into the exhibition
Awards
- March 1st to March 10th - Official Selections in random order
- March 11th to March 16th - 10th to 5th place CRYSTAL AWARDS
- March 17th - 4th place EMERALD AWARD
- March 18th - 3rd place RUBY AWARD
- March 19th - 2nd place SAPPHIRE AWARD
- March 20th - 1st place DIAMOND AWARD
- all 20 artists receive a digital Award Certificate
- top 4 winners also receive a special, digital Award Page announcing the news
— ideal for portfolios, websites, clientele newsletters and social media
- all 10 winners will be featured in a Winners Video on Gallery Ring’s Youtube Channel
- all selected artists will be promoted on Gallery Ring’s Instagram
Media
- two-dimensional work done by hand are eligible such as paintings and drawings
- photography, digital, mixed-media, print work and collage are eligible
- sculpture, crafts, jewellery, fabric art and similar media are ineligible
- video and sound are ineligible
- AI work is ineligible unless it is employed in a minimal fashion
and only accounts for a small percentage of the work
Criteria
Gallery Ring looks for originality, mastery of medium, strong overall design and composition,
creative and clear interpretation of theme and a solid, arresting impression and intention in each artwork.
Artist Statement
(recommended but not required)
- maximum 150 words
- must be written in the first person and should explain the artist’s purpose
and inspiration for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.
(it does NOT list the life story of the artist - that is a biography)
- will not be a factor during the jurying process but will be used in Award Pages
for the top winners and could be included in the show
- will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect
Image requirements
- only 1 artwork and 1 frontal viewpoint per image is permissible
- cannot exceed 2MB
- in jpg format
- files must be labeled as Last name-Title of Art.jpg (example: Jones-Sunrise.jpg)
- cropped to show only the artwork - frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable
- clear, without glares and in focus
Artist notification of results
- it is the responsibility of artists to monitor the show daily to see results
- only Official Selections and Winners will receive email notifications
(which will contain their certificates and/or Award Pages) after the show is complete
Sales
Artwork does not have to be for sale. Gallery Ring does not handle sales of art or
take a commission but will direct inquiries to the artist.
Newsletter subscription
Upon submission, artists will automatically be added to Gallery Ring’s email list
and will receive future announcements and newsletters.
If the artist prefers not to be on this list, he or she can email Gallery Ring and be removed.
Policy
- once the submission deadline has been reached, no image substitutions or changes will be permitted
- all artwork must be original and not done with help from teachers or be copied from work by other artists or photographers
- artwork that's offensive, violent, vulgar, distasteful or negative in any way against humans or animals is unacceptable
- artwork that is political is unacceptable
- artwork must not have been previously shown on this site
- all decisions regarding exhibitions and winners are final
- all selected artwork must remain in the exhibition for the entire duration - early withdrawals are not permitted
- artists' contact information will not be shared with external parties or groups
- Gallery Ring reserves the right to cancel, extend or change deadline or exhibition dates or content at any time
Usage Rights
By submitting above, the artist who has his or her artwork selected for an exhibition agrees that Gallery Ring is granted usage of the artwork for display, promotion, marketing, email newsletters, press releases and for use on the Gallery Ring website, Instagram and Youtube Channel. The artist's name will be displayed with the artwork in most but not all cases. The artwork and artist's name will also be archived on this site and will be available for public view. The artist maintains all copyrights of the images of artworks. Images will not be resold, copied, exchanged or downloaded from this site.
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