Photography Contest
Gomma Black and White Awards 2024
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
Black and WhiteTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
€25Prizes |
BookHost |
Gomma BooksIntroducing Gomma new contest dedicated to black and white photography.
With 20 years’ experience in the field is our time to launch a contest for monochrome photography.
The winners will receive cash prizes, certificates and benefit from enormous world-wide exposure.
To celebrate the Finalists bodies of work we will publish a Limited-Edition hardcover photo book that will be distributed worldwide.
We at Gomma have continuously been working with publishers and curators to suggest and promote photographers. These professionals are always looking for artists to represent and invest in.
The finalists and winners from previous Gomma contests have profited from both our effort and know-how and went to grow their careers to a higher level, both professionally and artistically.
In respond to the worldwide situation Gomma responds with keeping the submission fees as low as we can.
First Prize Overall Winner €500 | Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition the winning work could become a 2023 Gomma Books title. We will also propose the work to publishers and curators as well as to international photography magazine and online photography journals that we are well connected with.
Second Prize Winner € 200 - Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition: a copy of MONO Volume Two GOLD Edition. The work will also be proposed to a selection of publishers and curators Gomma has been working closely with for years.
Third Prize Winner. € 100 Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition: a copy of MONO Volume Two cased edition. The Third Prize winners' work will be showcased in the Gomma Newsletter as well as being proposed to exclusive online Journals and Photography magazines.
Finalists photographers (approx 30) Finalist Certificate | 30% Discount on the GBWA 2024 Book. In addition of being featured in the book: all finalists will be presented to international publishers, curators and writers.
With 20 years’ experience in the field is our time to launch a contest for monochrome photography.
The winners will receive cash prizes, certificates and benefit from enormous world-wide exposure.
To celebrate the Finalists bodies of work we will publish a Limited-Edition hardcover photo book that will be distributed worldwide.
We at Gomma have continuously been working with publishers and curators to suggest and promote photographers. These professionals are always looking for artists to represent and invest in.
The finalists and winners from previous Gomma contests have profited from both our effort and know-how and went to grow their careers to a higher level, both professionally and artistically.
In respond to the worldwide situation Gomma responds with keeping the submission fees as low as we can.
First Prize Overall Winner €500 | Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition the winning work could become a 2023 Gomma Books title. We will also propose the work to publishers and curators as well as to international photography magazine and online photography journals that we are well connected with.
Second Prize Winner € 200 - Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition: a copy of MONO Volume Two GOLD Edition. The work will also be proposed to a selection of publishers and curators Gomma has been working closely with for years.
Third Prize Winner. € 100 Printed Award Certificate | Complimentary copy of The Book. In addition: a copy of MONO Volume Two cased edition. The Third Prize winners' work will be showcased in the Gomma Newsletter as well as being proposed to exclusive online Journals and Photography magazines.
Finalists photographers (approx 30) Finalist Certificate | 30% Discount on the GBWA 2024 Book. In addition of being featured in the book: all finalists will be presented to international publishers, curators and writers.
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