Photography Contest
Collection 2026
Deadline |
06/27/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
$40Prizes |
ExhibitionHost |
Decode GalleryNo themes. No limits. Just your best photography. Decode’s Collection 2026 call for entry is now open. Submit your work today for a chance to be featured in our most diverse exhibition yet.
At least 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers free of charge, using a professional Epson printer with Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper. Only one exhibition print will be produced; after the show, the print will be archived in a flat file for two years. Museum-quality 22” x 22” white frames are used. A variety of pre-cut white mats are available: (a) 11” x 11”, (b) 10” x 15”, (c) 11” x 15”, (d) 12” x 15”, and more. The gallery will adjust the size of the final high-resolution digital images (without cropping) for optimal presentation within the mats.
If the photographer chooses to list the exhibition print for sale and a collector expresses interest, the photographer will be notified immediately. All rights to the image file and print remain with the photographer. Decode Gallery takes a 50% commission on all sales, with the remaining 50% going to the photographer.
Photographers will be notified by email of acceptance within two weeks of the submission deadline. High-resolution JPGs will be due two days after the acceptance email. The gallery opening will take place on August 1st.
At least 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers free of charge, using a professional Epson printer with Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper. Only one exhibition print will be produced; after the show, the print will be archived in a flat file for two years. Museum-quality 22” x 22” white frames are used. A variety of pre-cut white mats are available: (a) 11” x 11”, (b) 10” x 15”, (c) 11” x 15”, (d) 12” x 15”, and more. The gallery will adjust the size of the final high-resolution digital images (without cropping) for optimal presentation within the mats.
If the photographer chooses to list the exhibition print for sale and a collector expresses interest, the photographer will be notified immediately. All rights to the image file and print remain with the photographer. Decode Gallery takes a 50% commission on all sales, with the remaining 50% going to the photographer.
Photographers will be notified by email of acceptance within two weeks of the submission deadline. High-resolution JPGs will be due two days after the acceptance email. The gallery opening will take place on August 1st.
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