| Copyright | All images featured in the book will be also posted in the online WonderPick Gallery for one year, as well as all images that have been selected in the second screening. Submtted photographs may be reproduced for the purpose of marketing and promoting WPGA contests and awards. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 15 March 2011 |
| Entry fee | First screening is free. Second screening: $45 the first 3 images accepted; $10 each additional image accepted. |
FinishedSubmit your work to be featured in the book The Beauty Around Us and win B&H gift certificates or equivalent cash.
Theme: The Beauty Around Us
Both color and black and white (including duotones, toned, and all kind of alternative processes) will be accepted to be screened. All kind of processes, including digital manipulation will be accepted.
Prizes:
- Best Image of Show (to be featured in the book cover): $ 500 B&H gift certificate or equivalent cash.
- Runner up (to be featured in the book back cover) $ 300 B&H gift certificate or equivalent cash.
Email Images composing the series [email protected]
There’s is no entry fee to submit your series to the first screening, and you must submit a minimum of 3 images and can submit up to 12 images.
Image specifications: File extension: jpg, Size: minimum of 800 and maximum of 1200 pixels in the largest sid, Resolution: 72 dpi, Jpeg compression (quality): 7 or 8 in RGB Profile.
Official website: www.thegalaawards.net/call-for-entries/beauty-around-us
Frequently asked questions — Art photography contests
Who can enter art photography contests?
Most art photography contests welcome emerging and mid-career artists worldwide. Some prioritize conceptual or fine art practices—review eligibility to confirm if your work aligns with the contest's curatorial focus.
Are art photography contests free to enter?
Few are free; most charge $20–$60 per submission, with series entries priced higher. Entry fees and discount tiers appear in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do art photography contests offer?
Prizes often emphasize career development: gallery representation, museum exhibition slots, artist residencies, publication in art journals, or cash awards ($1,000–$10,000). Recognition from respected institutions can significantly boost visibility.
How do I choose which art photography contest to enter?
Prioritize contests whose curatorial vision matches your conceptual practice. Review past winners for aesthetic alignment, verify presentation requirements (print specs, statements), and carefully assess rights clauses—some art contests request broad usage rights for submitted work.
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.