| Copyright | Artists who are accepted grant Mpls Photo Center the right to use their images for the purpose of marketing of the exhibition, publication of exhibition book, and subsequent display on the Center’s website of exhibitions. Artists grant the use of their images as stated without further contact or compensation from the Center. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all women, worldwide. |
| Finish | 24 January 2011 |
| Entry fee | $35 for the first 5 images, $10 each additional. |
FinishedThis International Call for Entry invites women from around the world to submit photographs that demonstrate a smart, critical take on women with cameras in this day of a more open and subtle notion of gendered identity. Submissions are only limited by your imagination and may cover a broad range of challenging, personal, emotional, and political issues facing women today. Their work-life, home, family, friends, relationships, life partners, homosexual, heterosexual, politics, equal rights, stereotypes, causes, roles and wishes.
Prizes:
- First Place – $400
- Second Place – $300
- Third Place – $200
- Honorable Mentions(3) – $100
Submit your work via the online Smarter Entry System.
- sRGB or RGB color space (standard) – NOT CMYK (typically used by printing industry)
- Save files to 72 ppi resolution; flatten layers, 8 bit JPEG files (16 bit will not upload.)
- Sized to 1,280 pixels on the longest side, the other size width or height proportional
- JPG format, compression level 8 (medium). Compression level will not affect the quality of viewed images.
Official website: www.mplsphotocenter.com/exhibits/exhibit-competitions.php
Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do international photography contests offer?
Prizes range from cash awards ($500–$25,000) to gallery exhibitions, publication features, professional gear, and artist residencies. Prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards or IPA carry significant industry recognition.
How do I choose which international contest to enter?
Align your strongest work with the contest theme and review past winners to gauge aesthetic preferences. Confirm technical specs (resolution, file format), check rights clauses carefully, and prioritize contests whose mission matches your artistic goals.