Explore the elements of Liberty with a community of artists worldwide. An international art competition series hosted by MQL Gallery Your first entry is free until February 28th, 2026. Share your best work, be part of thoughtful curation, and gain lasting visibility.
Key Dates
1st Entry Free Until
Feb 28th, 2026
Deadline to Enter
Mar 31th, 2026
Results Emailed
Apr 14th, 2026
Liberty
Art Challenge
This month’s challenge invites you to explore Liberty.
What is Liberty?
What does it cost? What does it look like?
What does it feel like to stand in it..?
Is it truly obtainable, or only ever pursued?
Create a work that reflects liberty in your eyes.
Black and white only.
This is an open call for artists willing to confront freedom beyond surface.
Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-magazine spotlight. It’s an accessible way to test new ideas, connect with audiences, and grow within a supportive international community of artists.
Your first entry is free until February 28th, 2026.
Promotion Beyond the Challenge
Designed to deliver real value to your CV and to collectors. Plus lasting visibility beyond the announcement.
Best in Show
$55 Cash Award· Artist interview · The MQL mini spotlight feature · Homepage feature
All Selected Artists
Artist name, artwork title, and link on Curated Collection page.
Runner Ups
Website feature · Dedicated Social Media Post· Art Journal Mini Spotlight
Community Visibility
Promotion across MQL channels and partner listings
Finalists (Top 10)
Permanent listing · Digital certificate · Social highlights
Shareable Assets
Badges & certificates for your website and socials
How to Enter
Start with your free entry, add extra images within same application.
Complete the form with artist name, website, titles, and mediums.
Upload artwork under 3MB. JPG/PNG · 2000 px longest side
Confirm submission and check your email.
Eligibility and Rules
Emerging or Established Artists 18+ years of age. Open to artist worldwide
Free entry note: The free entry is one per artist per monthly challenge until the deadline specified.
2D and 3D Mediums encouraged: painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital
You must own the rights to the work and imagery you submit.
Judging Criteria
Our judging criteria are designed to evaluate artworks comprehensively, ensuring a fair and insightful assessment. Artwork will be judged based on: Craftsmanship, Presentation, Interpretation of the theme, Composition, Creativity, and Technical Skill.
How Pricing Works
First image is free. Tiered pricing that rewards fuller submissions. Your total updates automatically as you add images.
1st Image
Free
Perfect for testing the waters or putting one knockout piece in front of curators.
2 Images
$17
Double your chances and compare two strong directions or edits.
3 Images
$22
The sweet spot to show range and spark curator interest.
4 Images
$30
Gives the juror a deep, well rounded look at your practice across multiple works.
5 Images
$35
Build a mini series that feels gallery ready.
6-10 Images
$44
Best Value. Deliver a cohesive set, maximize visibility, and let your collection shine.
FAQ
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Open to artists worldwide, 18+. All two-dimensional media accepted (painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, digital)
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Entries are reviewed by a panel of jurors who evaluate based on creativity, technique, and overall impact.
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Submissions close on the published deadline. Judging follows within two weeks, and winners are announced shortly after.
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Your artwork will only be used in ways that highlight and promote you as the artist. Selected works may appear on our website in curated challenge collections, within newsletters, and across our promotional channels to help share your work with a wider audience. Each feature always includes your name and, when provided, a link back to your website or portfolio. We do not sell, license, or claim ownership of your work. You keep full rights to your art.
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Each artist receives one free entry per monthly challenge. If you’d like to share additional works, they can be added within the same application for the standard entry fee. To keep things fair for all participants, only one free entry is allowed per artist.