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This photography competition invites you to explore the powerful philosophy of "less is more" through the art of minimalism. We encourage you to capture the essence of simplicity in your ph […]
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Exhibition at Decode Gallery
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The Chateau Gallery Beauty In Decay Photography Contest 2025 delves into the fascinating and personal nature of beauty, acknowledging that what one perceives as beautiful is often unique to […]
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Exhibition in The Chateau
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The Southeast Center for Photography's photo competition celebrates the fundamental role of light in creating compelling images. Recognizing that photography, at its core, is about capturin […]
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Exhibition + Exposure
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The Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year Award 2025 is a globally respected competition offering significant prizes and a unique opportunity for growth. With four distinct c […]
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AUS $5,000 in Cash Prizes
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The Artist Gallery Minimalist Photography Contest celebrates the powerful impact of simplicity in visual storytelling. In an age often characterized by excess, this competition encourages p […]
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Cash Prizes + Exposure
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This open call celebrates the dynamic and often challenging genre of Street Photography, seeking to provide a contemporary perspective on capturing the world around us. Photographers are in […]
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Cash Prizes + Exhibition
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The Epson International Pano Awards, now in its 16th year, stands as the world's premier and largest competition dedicated to the specialized craft and artistic expression of panoramic phot […]
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Prize Pool over $50,000
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The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) presents a global call for photographers to submit their interpretations of the theme "ABANDON/ABANDONED." This competition welcomes submis […]
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$4,000 Cash Awards + Exposure
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The ReFocus Awards Color Photography Contest 2025 celebrates the art of color photography, aiming to honor and promote distinctive images that showcase the power and beauty of color. This c […]
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$4,000 cash prizes + Exposure
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The Exposure One Awards celebrates the timeless artistry and enduring impact of black and white photography, honoring exceptional monochrome images from photographers around the world. This […]
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$4,000 cash prizes + Exposure
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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is hosting its annual "Summer 5 for $10" Online Art Competition in 2025, offering a unique opportunity for artists worldwide. This competition invites […]
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Cash Prize + Exhibition
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The Independent Photographer invites photographers to share compelling stories about people from around the globe. This competition celebrates a wide range of portraiture, encompassing vari […]
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$2,700 in cash prizes
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The Shoot The Frame Awards (STF Awards) offers photographers a consistent monthly opportunity to showcase their talent across three core genres: portrait, landscape, and wildlife. Establish […]
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Exhibition + Exposure + More
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The Americana Photo Awards is an international photography competition open to both professional and amateur photographers from around the world. It aims to celebrate the essence of America […]
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$4,500 Cash + Global Exposure
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The 1839 Awards is a prestigious international photography competition dedicated to celebrating the profound artistic power of the photographic medium. This competition warmly welcomes subm […]
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$4,000 in Cash + Exposure
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The Glasgow Gallery of Photography announces its October exhibition, "Ethereal," and invites photographers to submit work that explores the captivating themes of the otherworldly, the dream […]
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Exhibition + Exposure
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The Umbra Awards, now in its prestigious 3rd Edition for 2025, stands as a significant international platform dedicated to celebrating visionary photographers who are redefining the art of […]
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The Coveted Grand Gold Statue
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Fusion Art is currently accepting submissions for their Figures & Faces 2025 art competition, which will be showcased throughout June 2025. This international call invites both 2D and 3D ar […]
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Cash Prizes + Exhibition
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Black Box Gallery presents "Grayscale: A Picture Show," a juried group exhibition celebrating the enduring power and diverse expressions of black and white photography. Recognizing the rich […]
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Exhibition + Publication
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The SE Center invites photographers to explore the captivating theme of "The Abandoned Landscape " seeking compelling images that reflect the visible effects of time's passage across divers […]
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Exhibition + Exposure
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