GREEN
THE 5TH ANNUAL
BEST IN SHOW EVENT
SECOND WINNER OF THREE
* BEST OF 2025 DIAMOND AWARD *
(ALL REVEALED IN RANDOM ORDER)
CONGRATULATIONS KALIB BRYAN!
KALIB BRYAN
* THE SOUND OF WATER *
** JUROR'S COMMENTARY **
“THE SOUND OF WATER is what the world needs now — a call to let go and break free. Simply laying eyes on this breathtaking image stimulates feelings of release from all things keeping us from our best and true selves. It is not without envy that we gaze longingly upon this graceful goddess as she becomes one with water in a spiritual, cleansing and renewal ritual. We feel privileged to witness this divine and transformative moment which appears to take place up in the sky — unreachable to mere mortals — yet we know the heavens above have granted it as poetic guidance — to return to our source — to our beauty — so we can flourish as we are meant to — in harmony with nature and where we understand we are all one. The translucent, milky quality of the restricted colour palette contributes to the ethereal and transcendent character of this perfectly framed picture which feels cool, alive and immediate — if you look away you will miss it. A special sense of immensity has been captured in this mesmerizing work and it would be at its ultimate best if presented in a large-scale, massive format — certainly no one could fail to be stopped and inspired by its urgent and beautiful message.” — GALLERY RING
THE 5TH ANNUAL
ARTISTS OF THE YEAR EVENT
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY 2026
CALLS FOR ENTRY
CITY
EXTENDED DEADLINE:
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH 2026
SPRING COUNTDOWN
DEADLINE:
MONDAY, MARCH 2ND 2026
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
DEADLINE:
MONDAY, MARCH 2ND 2026
**CALLS COMING SOON**
RECENT SHOWS
TESTIMONIALS
"Thank you so much for this amazing news!!! I’m so humbled and honoured to be one of the three winners in this unique Best in Show Event. It was truly exciting to read the juror’s words. Please thank the juror on my behalf for taking the time to observe, assess and describe the painting in such a moving way. Looking forward to participating in many more online exhibitions, competitions and events held by your gallery." — NETTA GANOR
BEST OF 2025 DIAMOND AWARD
BEST IN SHOW EVENT
2026
"Thank you so much for honoring my acrylic pour Buoyant and my alcohol ink Sandcastles with Crystal Awards in the COLOUR competition. I am truly delighted and grateful for this recognition. Gallery Ring’s support and dedication to showcasing artists’ work means a great deal to me and I appreciate the opportunity to be included in this beautiful exhibition."
— LINDA MCCORD
CRYSTAL AWARD
COLOUR
DECEMBER 2025
"Thank you very much for the honor of having my work The Nutcracker’s Muse win the 1st Place Diamond Snowflake Award. I am truly grateful for this recognition and for the thoughtful way you continue to support and celebrate artists through your platform. It is a privilege to be part of such an inspiring international community and I deeply appreciate the care, vision and professionalism that define Gallery Ring. I look forward to continuing this creative journey with you and to being part of future exhibitions and projects." — ANNITA APOSTOLIDOU PLATIS
1ST PLACE DIAMOND SNOWFLAKE AWARD
HOLIDAY ADVENT SHOW
DECEMBER 2025
"It is such an honor to be selected as the CRYSTAL ARTIST OF OCTOBER with such a talented group of artists. I’m beyond words. Thank you so much for your support of my work." — ERIN ZATRINE
CRYSTAL ARTIST OF OCTOBER
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
2025
"I would like to express my sincere thanks for selecting me as the CRYSTAL ARTIST OF AUGUST 2025. It’s a true honor to have my work featured on your homepage and in the Winners Video. I deeply appreciate the care and attention you give to presenting artists and their work with such clarity and sincerity. This recognition means a great deal to me and encourages me to continue with even more dedication. I’m already looking forward to participating in future exhibitions with Gallery Ring. Thank you for creating such a thoughtful and supportive platform for contemporary visual art." — FABIAN KINDERMANN
CRYSTAL ARTIST OF AUGUST
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
2025
"Thank you so very much for selecting my artwork as BEST IN SHOW for RED! Creating this piece was a very personal journey for me and to have it seen and appreciated in this way is deeply meaningful. I'm over the moon and maybe a few stars beyond... 😁"
— GABRIELE GRACINE
BEST IN SHOW
RED
AUGUST 2025
“I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible honor of receiving the Golden Trio Award. To have my work recognized in such a special way — with an award that has only been given a handful of times — is deeply meaningful to me. I am truly honored and humbled that the jurors found it difficult to choose between my pieces and felt they each demonstrated exemplary creativity and originality. This recognition has filled me with joy and renewed inspiration. Please extend my sincere gratitude to the jurors for their time, thoughtfulness and generous appreciation of my work. I will proudly display the certificate and award page and I’m thrilled to share this milestone across my website and social platforms. Thank you once again for your support and for the platform you provide artists to shine. I’m excited to continue creating and sharing more work with Gallery Ring in the future!” — ANNITA APOSTOLIDOU PLATIS
GOLDEN TRIO AWARD
PEOPLE
MAY 2025
“Thank you so much for this wonderful honor. Your support of my artwork means the world to me.” — GAYLE PRINTZ
SAPPHIRE ARTIST OF JUNE
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
JUNE 2025
"Fantastic! I just saw the news and I’m absolutely thrilled — thank you so much for awarding my image "Aftermath" the Crystal Award for May!
It’s such an incredible honor! Thanks again for all you do to support artists and their art. You're the Best!” — GABRIELE GRACINE
CRYSTAL ARTIST OF MAY
ARTISTS OF THE MONTH
MAY 2025
“I am deeply honored and thrilled to receive the Golden Trio Award. Being awarded such a rare distinction is truly inspiring and I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase my art in your esteemed gallery. I appreciate the jurors’ thoughtful consideration and the platform Gallery Ring provides for artists to share their creativity. Once again, thank you for this incredible recognition. I look forward to continuing my artistic journey with Gallery Ring and am excited about future opportunities.”
— NORMA RUFFINELLI
GOLDEN TRIO AWARD
NATURE
MARCH 2025
"I just wanted to say thank you for the tremendous honor this morning. I had a lot of fun with the Spring Countdown.”
— BACKROADS INFINITY
1st PLACE DIAMOND AWARD
MARCH 20TH SELECTION
SPRING COUNTDOWN SHOW
MARCH 2025
