The Zari Gallery proudly presents its inaugural Zari Photo Prize Competition, an international platform dedicated to discovering, celebrating, and showcasing exceptional photographic talent from across the globe. This momentous event welcomes photographers at all stages of their careers, offering a stage for both established artists and those on the verge of their breakthrough. The competition serves not only as a contest but also as a vital platform to elevate and introduce your work to London’s dynamic art scene and a wider global audience.
A significant aspect of the Zari Photo Prize is the opportunity for shortlisted works to be exhibited at the Zari Gallery, located in London’s prestigious West End, from August 7th to 21st, 2025. This exhibition offers international photographers unparalleled exposure and provides collectors with the chance to discover and acquire unique photographic prints at accessible prices. The Zari Photo Prize is driven by a mission to promote global creativity and excellence, showcase a diverse range of challenging and innovative works, facilitate opportunities for photographers to exhibit and sell in London, offer the public access to high-quality photography, and support a chosen charity annually, underscoring the gallery’s belief in the positive impact of art.
Acceptable Mediums:
Entries to the Zari Photo Prize must be photographic in nature and may include the following acceptable mediums:
- Digital Photography: High-resolution digital images captured using any form of digital camera, including DSLRs, mirrorless, or mobile devices.
- Film Photography: Scanned images from 35mm, medium, or large format film. Entrants must ensure scans are of exhibition quality.
- Alternative Processes: Photographic works utilizing historical or experimental techniques such as cyanotype, tintype, photograms, or Polaroid transfers are accepted, provided the final image is presented as a photographic print.
- AI generated photographs are not permitted
Submission Guidelines:
Artists are invited to submit up to 10 entries of works in the mediums digital photography, film photography or experimental techniques such as cyanotype, tintype, photograms, or Polaroid transfers. Please ensure that images are submitted in JPEG format, do not exceed 10 MB, and are recommended to be at 300dpi resolution with a maximum size of 960x4800px and a minimum width of 1600x to guarantee a high-quality presentation.
Selection Process:
The competition involves a two-stage selection process:
Stage 1 (Online): Our jury will pre-select photographs based on submitted images. These images must accurately represent the entered works, which must be available for exhibition if shortlisted. This stage includes an online review of all submissions.
Stage 2 (Finalists): All shortlisted work will be individually assessed by the judges, who will then select the Finalists.
Stage 3 (Final Selection): From the finalists, winners for each category will be chosen by the judges, except for the public’s choice which will be determined by a online public vote.
Overall Winner: £250
Overall Runner-up: £150
Theme Winner: £130
Theme Runner-up: £100
People’s Choice: £110
Under 21s Winner: £110
Shortlisted works will earn the spotlight at the Zari Gallery in the prestigious West End of London
The copyright remains with the photographer.
By entering, you grant the Zari Photo Prize the right to reproduce your work for competition-related press, publicity, and promotional purposes.
Disclaimer: Although we make every effort to provide accurate information, we advise a thorough review of the competitions rules and details to ensure your understanding and acceptance before proceeding with your entry.
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