Amateur Photo Contests

We invite photographers to submit their work for a juried exhibition celebrating the evocative and multifaceted theme of "Beyond the Mirror". This competition seeks photographic interpretations that explore mirrors both literally and metaphorically. We welcome all creative angles, from reflections in glass to introspective self-portraits, symbolic imagery, or abstract compositions that contemplate identity, perception, or the duality of human experience. Show us how "mirrors" open a win

Artist Space Gallery is pleased to announce our second Open online Art Competition for the month of January 2025. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. Best of Show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate.

Organ Vida, as a FUTURES member organization, is launching an open call for artists to join the platform in 2025. The call is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in photography and video, as well as hybrid practices that explore the relationship between images and sound, sculpture, or spatial expansion, such as installations or performances. FUTURES is a European Photography Platform that brings together the global photography community to support and nurture the professional d

The MPB Student Awards welcomes projects of all genre and styles of photography, and any photographic processes, that reflect the 2025 theme: inEquality. Submissions may be a single photograph or a series which may have been taken over time. Images can be taken on any camera, including phones or non-lens based approaches. The awards are open to any student currently enrolled in a UK-based education programme. Judges are 1000 Words Editor In Chief, Tim Clark; MPB Content Marketing Manager,

Artists wield the transformative power of culture to act, to live, and to imagine. From challenging norms through free expression and creating safe spaces, to initiating cooperation in the face of global crises, and asserting alternative narratives: emerging artists and cultural practitioners bring in new waves of ideas, perspectives, and energy to the positive force of culture. They deserve a chance to experiment, find their path and their communities, and gain momentum in their work. The Seed

With the support of the NEW TALENT AWARD, photographers can turn their "images in their imagination" into reality. The search is not for finished projects on a given theme, but for image ideas that arouse curiosity for more. All winning entries will be published by the German photographers magazine ProfiFoto and will be part of a group exhibtion. The following documents must be submitted: An informal description or concept of the project (no more than 2,000 characters) Five to a m

MWCP is seeking emerging photographers creating fresh and exciting new pictures. We feel strongly about providing this exhibition opportunity to emerging photographers. Professionally preparing a series of work, entering to galleries within the stated guidelines of gallery submissions and through subsequently building an exhibition record is a major and essential aspect of building a career in art photography. In the year of 2025 we will be featuring 25 photographers for the EMERGE competitio

Fusion Art invites submissions for the 9th Annual Black & White Art Competition for an online exhibition during the month of February 2025. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using black & white & the nuanced shades in between. Any subject matter and any media are acceptable for this competition. The artwork can range from realism to surrealism to abstraction and artists, regardless of location or experience, are encou

We are pleased to announce our third Faces online Art Competition for the month of February 2025. The theme specifies that only the face of the person or animal should be visible (a single person, a group, or a self-portrait). All forms of visual art are acceptable In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each arti

Unleash your creativity and lens your focus on the beauty that surrounds us! Our Architecture Photo Contest invites photographers to explore the artistry of structures, the interplay of light and shadow, and the captivating stories embedded in architectural wonders. From towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks, showcase your unique perspective on the world of architecture. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro, this contest is your opportunity to frame the extraordina

The Photobook Dummy Award is one of the highlights of the Hong Kong Photobook Festival, which aims to support emerging artists and provide them with opportunities to showcase their work at international festivals. This year photographers, artists and creative talents from all over the world are as usual invited to submit their works. Thanks to the support of various partners, the winning and shortlisted dummies from previous year have been toured and exhibited in numerous places, included but

hotographing the visual essence of a person as well as capturing the genuine quality of someone is a decisive documentation to mark a moment in a persons life. One of the rewarding challenges of portrait photography is to have the ability to viscerally communicate observations of a person and translate that into the photograph. Recording the fleeting moments of mannerisms, expressions and gestures of someone in a click of the shutter is a compelling experience, as time is always changing. The ac

Our Street Photography Contest invites photographers from around the world to showcase their talent in freezing these fleeting moments. From bustling cityscapes to quiet corners, the contest celebrates the pulse of life as seen through the eyes of skilled photographers. ​Street photography is an art of observation, capturing the raw, unscripted moments that unfold in everyday life. It’s a genre that thrives on spontaneity, blending light, shadow, movement, and human connection into compel

Photo North Festival announces free national student photography competition. The theme is HOPE and winners will get to exhibit their work at Photo North Festival in April 2025. Through our daily lives, news channels and social media feeds, HOPE can too easily be consumed by negativity, anxiety and alienation. HOPE can raise the spirits, generate pride and self belief. It has the power to heal and to help, to give freedom to dreams. HOPE can bring a positive dimension to our lives. Wha