All Photography Contests

Whether you look for cash prizes, camera equipment, or having your work exhibited, photography contests are a great way to test your skills as a photographer. Most competitions publish early entries and finalist's photographs, aside of winner's galleries, so having your images posted on a photo contest website can give you valuable exposure whether you win or not. We've pulled together a selection of 150+ photography competitions in 2024, from free to paid photography awards, so you can decide what photo contest meets your needs.

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We promote each online edition via email, web, and social media three times during the publication month.
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The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artists, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make YICCA a huge opportunity for the artists.
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Urban and public places and scenes of everyday life are part of the cityscape photography. The submission of photos for the specific contest is free. Each photographer can participate with up to 5 files.
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Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the third Grey online art contest for the month of November 2024.
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Since starting out in 2006, the London International Creative Competition has been recognising and rewarding the world's most fresh and progressive talents.
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The Glasgow Gallery of Photography's mission is to advance the arts, heritage and cultural sector through exhibitions of photographic works as a means for artistic, community and personal expression.
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Finalists’ Exhibition + In-Person Portfolio Reviews
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Over $5,000 in cash prizes, global exposure, artist profile, winner's gallery feature, custom press release, interview, and more
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The criteria for selection by a jury of professional in the photographic field are a height creative level, originality and a coherent personal vision.
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Exhibition during FOTOFESTIWAL in Łódź (over 20.000 viewers) for 6 artists
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This call aims to select three projects in the field of photography or analog processes to be produced (or transported) and exhibited at the next edition of the Revela’t Festival.
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Juried photobook retreat in Montana with Sally Mann, Christopher Anderson, Dana Lixenberg, Mark Power, Sage Sohier, Matthew Genitempo, Carla Williams Sergio Purtell and more
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Become the Photographer of the Week and win Exposure on the Home Page & Social Media
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This international opportunity offers a £500 fee and an Instagram Takeover in January 2025.
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TIFA connects photographers from around the world with the creative community in Tokyo, Japan, providing them with an excellent platform to present their work to a new market.
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The acclaimed and renonwned photography grant contest from Gomma. The ninth year in the making. High international exposure and funding.
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she : girl, daughter, mother, lady, matron, gentlewoman, gal, sister, feminine, madam, miss, grandmother, damsel, mademoiselle, lassie, princess, female, femme
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New York Photography Awards strives to honor, recognize, and promote outstanding photographers, as well as budding talents, worldwide.
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For this online group exhibition, we invite artists to submit any artwork that was inspired by, or showcases, landscapes in any of its forms.
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Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 7th “Portrait” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2024
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Guest Room aims to spark collaboration.
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Provides a platform for photography students worldwide - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
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EXHIBITION DATES: January 4th – January 25th, 2024
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Shoot The Frame is a suite of monthly international photography contests, designed to celebrate stunning photography and expose talented photographers.
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If you're a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we invite you to share your photographic project with us.
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The winner of the Anthology Cover Art Award will receive a €500 cash prize and publication on the cover of – and editorial coverage in – a future Issue of Anthology. The winner will also receive a one-year subscription to Anthology
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The winner will receive a €500 cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology Magazine, plus a one-year subscription to Anthology
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UOL Zoom World Photo Awards pledges to plant 1 tree for every Entry.
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Considering the importance of women in society and the freedom and independence of women
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The Blue Koi Gallery would like to welcome you to the International “Figurative” Art Competition.
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The best black and white photography allows us to see more sharply and feel more deeply.
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To identify the artists with the greatest growth potential.
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We are looking for those moments (or even hours) filled with the ‘conscious present’.
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The Koi Artist Award is our way of extending a hand to emerging and established artists, providing them with a platform to shine and thrive.
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Participation in the exhibition at the Hasselblad Center with exposure to the jury and 70 000 visitors, possibility to sell works, inclusion in the exhibition catalogue, compensation of SEK 3200.
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When taking a picture of a landscape, just like in a portrait or a scene, photographers attempt to tell a story.
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This year we have over $60,000 in prizes to be won!
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Win: Photo Book / Exhibition / award certificate
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This exhibition explores the beauty, strength, diversity and vulnerability of the human body. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from March 1 - 29, 2025
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Call for Entry: "Found Objects" - Online Photography Exhibition
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Promote your work with Al-Tiba9 Interviews and engage with our diverse readership.
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The 34 edition of the Memorial Maria Luisa de Photography and video is about to begin. This time the contest is made up of fourteen thematic categories on the Mountain, Nature and Adventure, in addition to the specific category of videos.
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The Aftermath Project is open to working photographers worldwide who are interested in creating work that helps illumine aftermath issues, and encourages greater public understanding and discussion of these issues.
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EXHIBITION DATES - FEBRUARY 7 - 28, 2025
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EXHIBITION DATES - MARCH 7 - 28, 2025
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"Documented" will present a compelling selection of documentary photography, revealing how observation influences our perceptions of others.
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Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art of any genre and any subject matter that represents the artist's endeavor to reveal through the photographic process a personal declaration of visual significance.
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Since 1991, the Bay of Somme, an internationally recognized as a major spot on the migratory routes, celebrates the return of spring and birds with the Bird and Nature Festival.
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Our Annual Photo Contest is now open for submissions, and we’re looking for the best of the best. Grand Prize: $2,500,
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Graphis is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent in Graphic Design, Advertising, Photography and Art/Illustration.
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Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. February 2025
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Graphis is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent in Graphic Design, Advertising, Photography and Art/Illustration.
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Imagine capturing the serenity of a moonlit forest, where trees cast long, mysterious shadows.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year harnesses the power of photography to promote the discovery, understanding, and responsible enjoyment of the natural world.
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We are excited to announce an open call for entry for our upcoming exhibition, dedicated to the breathtaking beauty of landscapes.
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Decode Gallery is pleased to announce our upcoming theme: square
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Inviting all photographers to shed light not only on the critical issue of disappearing glaciers, but to celebrate the diverse ways in which water is stored or transported, and redefine the concept of 'water towers.‘
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The exhibit will hang from January 9th to January 26th with an opening reception Sunday January 12th, 2025.
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Silhouettes can be both subtle and dramatic. They will always have an impact on the mood, composition and overall flow of our work. Share with us your best frames and moments showing your perception of Silhouettes!
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his year's Annual Winter Solstice Members Exhibition will be held in the main gallery from December 13, 2024 - January 5, 2025
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The SE Center is looking for all forms of Monochrome imagery, black-and-white and toned photography- all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
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Describe the FEELING or EMOTIONS EVOKED IN YOUR IMAGE(S).
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PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Upside down
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We invite photographers to submit to the open call Life Today for our next online exhibition and magazine publication.
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The Inglewood Photography Festival Book Grant offers emerging photographers the opportunity to publish their first book and receive expert mentorship to launch their fine art careers.
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Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists
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We’re excited to announce the fifth edition of the Female in Focus award, in partnership with Nikon, a global leader in imaging technology.
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Our45th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Travel Photography".
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Photopolis Agrinio Photo Festival invites photographers to apply for its exhibition «Photofolios:25».
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The Mobile Photography Awards were founded in 2011 to recognize and celebrate the talent and imagery of the mobile photo & art communities.
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We are pleased to announce our third Nature online Art Competition for the month of December 2024.
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Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
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Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Artist's Choice online art contest for month of December 2024.
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Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photography exhibition on Street + Night + Architecture
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The 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship to award $30,000 grants to three innovative visual storytellers
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$ 2,000 USD, twice a year (two cycles of contest: Spring & Fall) + publication on our website
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Looking specifically for those with a bold & innovative approach that disrupts traditional artistic standards, participants can submit entries in up to eight categories.
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PRIMARY COLORS: RED, YELLOW, and BLUE tubes of paint are the basic building blocks for all the colors of the rainbow.
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The Abstract Image highlights the transformative power of abstraction in photography, allowing us to break free from reality and explore the myriad possibilities within non-representational states.
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The first grant, the Germaine Van Parys Award, is aimed at professional photographers. The Discovery Award is aimed at photography graduates from Brussels schools.
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Blank Wall Gallery organizes the 3rd B&W Athens Photography- The presentation of the photographs will be held at Serafio, Athens Starting on February 22nd 2025.
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The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein.
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Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th “Yellow” Online Art Competition for the month of December 2024.
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The New Wave of Photographic Talent
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Capture and share the emotions that basketball inspires in you
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By fostering diversity in visual storytelling, the Xiaomi Imagery Awards encourages photographers to explore the world and share their distinctive perspectives.
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Panopticon Gallery is pleased to announce a call for art for “First Look 2025,” our annual juried portfolio showcase, where several portfolios will be selected for the exhibition on view from February through April 2025.
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We are excited to announce an open call for submissions for the upcoming issue of our art magazine.
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Exhibition date: April 23th to May 147th 2025.
ENDS 12/31/24
Mountain Travel Sobek guests are invited to submit digital photographs of their 2024 MT Sobek trip(s) for our annual photo contest.
ENDS 12/31/24
The 13th consecutive edition of the “Fodar” International Photo Festival Biennale is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the “Fodar” Foundation
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Every weekend, The Eye of Photography dedicates itself to the portfolios of its readers. By publishing the best portfolios, the magazine enables photographers around the world to show case their photographs.
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We encourage both professional and non-professional photographers to submit your work to the Social Documentary Network website.
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Open Show holds social screenings worldwide where the public can experience compelling visual stories and interact directly with their creators.
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There is no particular theme, but we have an affinity for photos that display humorous, colorful, pattern oriented, and allegorical content.
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MVIBE Magazine is a magazine created by artists for artists solely for the purpose of advertising worldwide.
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Promote your work with Al-Tiba9 Interviews and engage with our diverse readership.
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The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change.
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We hope the Gender Equality Grant can help our partner organizations advance their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and commitments.
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We invite photographers, amateur and professional, to submit photographs that illustrate the various ways in which women can be iconic and create change for good in their communities and beyond.
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TERAVARNA announces their "6th COLOR" International Juried Art Competition. All visual artists from around the world are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition.
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To discover the best pictures and have your work seen by leading publications and galleries, we encourage you to submit your best works.
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We're interested in urban explorations and the insights they can uncover: architecture and cityscapes, urban decay, street encounters, suburban stories... All genres welcome.
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At the Golden Shot, we believe that photography is not only an art but also a medium for storytelling, expressing emotions, and representing cultures
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Photometria International Photography Festival wishing to continue the promotion of modern photographic creation, announces the Parallel Voices 2024 portfolio contest.
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Award ceremony and opening of the 5. WORLD MASTERS of PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD will take Place in June 2025 in Vienna
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A Macro Photography Exhibition
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Decode Gallery is pleased to announce our upcoming theme: Open
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Rewarding the best single images! Enter for free and you could win $5,000, top Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
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Dedicated to young photographers under 19 years-old - first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment plus benefit from global exposure
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The contest is open to all styles of underwater photography; pictures taken in flooded mines to swimming pools have been awarded previously.’
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The competition offers over €28,000 in total prizes, with €12,000 in cash awards.
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Filter Photo is pleased to announce Context 2024, our tenth annual spring open call for photography-based work.
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TERAVARNA gives artists $2,000 in financial grants two times each year.
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We are glad to share the news that Anadolu Agency’s international news photography contest Istanbul Photo Awards to be held for 10th time.
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Rewarding the best photo series worldwide! Enter for free and you could win $25,000, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
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The annual photo contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.
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Each exhibition will have 24 photographs selected by the juror for exhibiton at the gallery.
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Exhibition Dates: May 15 – August 31, 2025
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We re excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary supporting the arts in the Yosemite area.
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Celebrating compelling imagery that captures stories of health, science and human experience since 1997.
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$3,500 in guaranteed cash prizes will be given out to 75-100 winning best abstract artists.**
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Issue #129 will have the theme 'Landscape photography'
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Accepted entries will be shown in an online exhibition from February 1 through March 31, and then archived on our website.
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We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 8th "Black & White" Online Art Competition for the month of January 2024.
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MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
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Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. April 2025
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Artworks will be printed (Epson giclée print) and framed by us and shown in the group exhibition
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The mission of the AS International Film Photography Awards is to discover, showcase and promote photographers working across all genres of analog photography worldwide
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The First Prize will receive €2,500 and a trophy. The runner-up will receive the Hotusa Group Prize, valued at €1,000, and a trophy.
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The winning artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the 14th edition of MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas
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The winning image and three runners-up will be featured in CWA and at the CA Live! 2025 conference in London on 1 March. The overall winner will get two free tickets to the conference, and will also receive a Current World Archaeology trophy.
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The submission of photos for the specific contest is free. Each photographer can participate with up to 5 files.
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The biennial Belfast Photo Festival provided the perfect platform for gaining exposure to an international audience, with previous editions having welcome over 100,000 visitors from all over the world
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It's time to showcase your creativity and passion for nature. TERAVARNA is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 11th Landscape International Juried Art Competition.
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The Mythography series draws from the Greco-Roman pantheon, encouraging photographers—amateur and professional alike—to offer fresh, contemporary interpretations of these timeless myths.
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EXHIBITION DATES - APRIL 4 - 25, 2025
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A Macro Photography Exhibition
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Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Black & White Art Competition for an online exhibition during the month of February 2025.
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Architecture, the art and science of designing structures and buildings.
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Formerly known as Food Photographer of the Year, the World Food Photography Awards is a unique photography competition celebrating the very best in food photography from around the world.
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The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.).
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Win €1,000 Cash Prize and an exhibition at BBA Gallery
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Art is born out of passion. Fine Art photography is a perfect instrument, which allows a person to communicate with the world and share their vision. It results from the author's deep sensitivity, a need to express feelings through image.
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The eighth edition of Belgrade Photo Month Photography Festival will be organized in May 2024, with photography exhibitions, lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews, etc., taking place in various venues around Belgrade, Serbia.
ENDS 02/23/25
Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. May 2025
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We accept up to four entries per participant each quarterly, awarding ribbons, medals, and trophies to our coveted category and subcategory winners.
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The MUSE Photography Awards celebrates the creative ethos and underlying afternotes of what makes a photograph so influential.
ENDS 03/01/25
EXHIBITION DATES - MAY 4 - 30, 2025