Photography Contest
FRESH 2025 Annual Photography Award
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
Fine Art PhotographyTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$55Prizes |
ExhibitionHost |
Klompching Gallery
Now in its 14TH YEAR, the FRESH Annual Photography Award is presented by the Klompching Gallery, New York. Only 5 photographers are selected for this exemplary exhibition, curated and presented to the highest standards by one of the leading contemporary art galleries, specializing in the exhibition and sale of emerging, mid-career and established artists working with photography.
What does FRESH look for? FRESH looks for the very best examples of new contemporary fine art photography. We’re looking for single bodies of work with a consistent vision and originality—photography that is FRESH!
Reflecting how photography is understood across different platforms, FRESH thoughtfully incorporates the three elements of display, publication and dissemination: a 3-D virtual exhibition, a printed catalog and an online showcase.
20 Finalists featured online, and in printed catalog.
5 Finalists selected for a 3-D virtual exhibition online.
1 Finalist wins the Rhonda Wilson Award.
1 Finalist wins the People's Choice Award.
1 Finalist’s image released as a Klompching Edition.
What does FRESH look for? FRESH looks for the very best examples of new contemporary fine art photography. We’re looking for single bodies of work with a consistent vision and originality—photography that is FRESH!
Reflecting how photography is understood across different platforms, FRESH thoughtfully incorporates the three elements of display, publication and dissemination: a 3-D virtual exhibition, a printed catalog and an online showcase.
20 Finalists featured online, and in printed catalog.
5 Finalists selected for a 3-D virtual exhibition online.
1 Finalist wins the Rhonda Wilson Award.
1 Finalist wins the People's Choice Award.
1 Finalist’s image released as a Klompching Edition.
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