Contests and Juried Shows

Monochrome photography is commonly associated with black-and-white images. However, throughout the history of photography, other tones such as sepia and cyan have also been utilized. Today, numerous examples of monochromatic images exist, deriving their photographic qualities from the tonal range of...
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Theme- According to Webster Dictionary, the definition of landscape is: “Land´scape n. 1. A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains. 2. A picture representing a scene by land or sea, actual or fancied, the chief subject being...
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Something Like Joy: The Happiness That Catches You Off Guard. Online photography contest and exhibition. ​​Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026. Notification: September 30, 2026. Exhibition Dates: October 7 – December 7, 2026. Juror: Aline Smithson. Awards: $1,000 Total Cash Awards...
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SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. → → → Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), wil...
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beau - ty : grace, charm, refinement, allure, allurement, lovely, glamor, delicacy, cuteness, pretty, elegance …. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "beauty" to A Smith Gallery by September 28, 2026. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complem...
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For over 30 years, it's been ADC's mission to support living artists by selling their artwork to private collectors, corporations, healthcare facilities and the hospitality industry. The Art Comes Alive (ACA) exhibition and awards gala, now entering its 17th year, has earned its reputation as the “A...
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Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to enter a returning international awards program celebrating contemporary photography with strong authorship, craft and lasting presence. The 2026 edition accepts single images and series across Advertising, Architecture, Black & W...
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Apply at the Prospectus link below. Free Entry Starts: July 1st, 2026. Deadline: September 30th, 2026. Calling all artists and photographers who find inspiration in the mystical realms of dreams and fantasy! Are you ready to transform your wildest dreams into stunning works of art? Ten Moir...
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Call for Artists — THE MINI MASTERS SHOW. The Arts Center in Orange, VA, invites submissions for The Mini Masters Show, a juried group exhibition celebrating the power, intimacy, and innovation of small-scale works. The exhibition will feature 8” x 8” paintings by regional and national artists work...
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Diptychs tell stories, Triptychs tell larger stories, Collages and Multiples (more than a Triptych) tell even larger stories. What kind of a storyteller are you? Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage" to A Smith Gallery by...
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