| Copyright | Artists retain full rights to their work. The Kiernan Gallery requests use of selected images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition and subsequent display as thumbnails on this website. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers worldwide. |
| Finish | 25 November 2011 |
| Entry fee | $25 for the first 5 images, $5 per additional image up to 10 images |
FinishedFor Illusion and Chemistry: The Alternative Process, the Kiernan Gallery seeks images that use any alternative processing technique for any idea you wish to express.
Any photographic print created as a product of a non-traditional process is eligible. Processes may include but are not limited to: Albumen, Bromoil, Cyanotype, Daguerreotypes, Gum Bichromate, Platinotypes, Salt Prints, Temeraprints, Tintypes, Wet Plate Collodion. Hybrid or Combination images incorporating conventional (including digital) processes with handcrafted applications are also eligible. Conventional techniques such as Silver Gelatin, Digital, and C-prints are not eligible.
Awards:
- 30 images will be exhibited in The Kiernan Gallery in Lexington, Virginia (January 10 – February 4, 2012). Up to an additional 40 images will be selected for exhibition in the online gallery.
- All selected works will be published in a full color exhibition catalogue available for purchase from Blurb Books.
Submit digital images by email or mail.
Image requirements: JPG format; 72 ppi; sRGB color profile; less than 1024 pixels on the longest side.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.kiernangallery.com
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.
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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?
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