Photography Contest
Unpublished Photo Contest 2024
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CLOSEDTheme |
Open themeTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Young photographers born between 1994 and 2006Entry Fees |
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ExhibitionThe UNPUBLISHED PHOTO contest is promoted by the Fondazione culture e musei of Lugano (FCM) with MUSEC-Lugano; organised in collaboration with the 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS Gallery in Milan and the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti in Venice and it is in partnership with the Fondazione Ada Ceschin e Rosanna Pilone in Zurich.
Participation in the international competition is free of charge and open to young photographers born between 1994 and 2006.
From February 12th until April 15th (12:00 am local time) applicants must submit an unpublished photographic project of ten unpublished images. The projects must have a thematic and stylistic unity. A technical jury of international experts from the world of photography and communication will chose the four finalist portfolios.
The winners will receive the following cash prizes:
1st prize: CHF 3.500;
2nd to 4th prize : CHF 500 each.
The four winners are also rewarded with the publication of a catalogue published by the FCM containing all the photographs submitted to the competition, and an exhibition in Lugano, at the MUSEC venue. The costs of these valorisation activities amount to CHF 50.000 and are fully covered by the FCM.
For the realisation of the Fine Art prints, the finalists must be able to provide the appropriate digital files (TIFF file min. 300 dpi and Adobe rgb 1998 color profile). The prints (60×90 cm) will be produced by FCM and will become part of the MUSEC photographic collections.
Participation in the international competition is free of charge and open to young photographers born between 1994 and 2006.
From February 12th until April 15th (12:00 am local time) applicants must submit an unpublished photographic project of ten unpublished images. The projects must have a thematic and stylistic unity. A technical jury of international experts from the world of photography and communication will chose the four finalist portfolios.
The winners will receive the following cash prizes:
1st prize: CHF 3.500;
2nd to 4th prize : CHF 500 each.
The four winners are also rewarded with the publication of a catalogue published by the FCM containing all the photographs submitted to the competition, and an exhibition in Lugano, at the MUSEC venue. The costs of these valorisation activities amount to CHF 50.000 and are fully covered by the FCM.
For the realisation of the Fine Art prints, the finalists must be able to provide the appropriate digital files (TIFF file min. 300 dpi and Adobe rgb 1998 color profile). The prints (60×90 cm) will be produced by FCM and will become part of the MUSEC photographic collections.
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #56 / SHADOWS
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #56 | Website feature and International Press
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Best Photography Contests in 2024
Each year, there are hundreds of photography competitions all over the world, so we've decided to select for you the best of the best! Our selection of the best photo contests in 2024 is thoroughly curated to help you, whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, to help find your next creative breakthrough. These all-star competitions offer the greatest opportunities for international exposure and/or incredible financial benefits. Some of them are closing soon, so get your photo submissions in!
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ENDS 06/01/26
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ENDS 06/15/26
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