Photography Contest
L.A. Photo Curator: From Your Archive
Deadline |
05/03/26Theme |
From Your ArchiveTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$25 for 6 imagesPrizes |
ExhibitionHost |
L.A. Photo CuratorI am the juror for this call. Submit work from your archive--images you believe in.
I'm drawn to photographs that feel clear, resolved, and hold over time. This call is open to all photographic styles and approaches with the exception of AI.
All submissions are automatically considered for L.A. Photo Curator’s Top 40 Images of the Year and Photographer of the Year.
The winning photographer OF THIS CALL will receive a solo online exhibition.
What You Receive
Consideration for Top 40 Images of the Year
Opportunity to be named Photographer of the Year
Solo online exhibition for the First Place winner
All entrants included in the online group exhibition (with artist statement, bio, and website)
Selected works may be shared on L.A. Photo Curator platforms
Additional Recognition
First Place winner featured in an online article including a Q&A with juror responses
First Place image featured on the L.A. Photo Curator splash page for one month
5% of artist fees donated to a charity of the winner’s choice
I'm drawn to photographs that feel clear, resolved, and hold over time. This call is open to all photographic styles and approaches with the exception of AI.
All submissions are automatically considered for L.A. Photo Curator’s Top 40 Images of the Year and Photographer of the Year.
The winning photographer OF THIS CALL will receive a solo online exhibition.
What You Receive
Consideration for Top 40 Images of the Year
Opportunity to be named Photographer of the Year
Solo online exhibition for the First Place winner
All entrants included in the online group exhibition (with artist statement, bio, and website)
Selected works may be shared on L.A. Photo Curator platforms
Additional Recognition
First Place winner featured in an online article including a Q&A with juror responses
First Place image featured on the L.A. Photo Curator splash page for one month
5% of artist fees donated to a charity of the winner’s choice
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