| Copyright | Winners grants to London+Acumen and its licensees the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide non-exclusive license to reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the entry (along with a name credit) in connection with the Competition and promotion of the Competition without additional compensation. |
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| Eligibility | Open to amateur as well as professional photographers (based in London only) |
| Finish | 30 August 2013 |
| Entry fee | £3 per entry |
FinishedWhat does dignity mean to you?
Categories:
- DIGNITY London (open to photographers in London with a social mission and provides an exciting opportunity for the creative community in London to showcase their photography skills, as well as being a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging their photography portraying dignity, not dependence, in low-income communities in London)
- Global DIGNITY
Prizes:
- FIRST PRIZE:
- Your work featured in the DIGNITY Photo Parade (October 2013), a showcase of the top photographs from this year’s competition, hung in lobbies of city offices and public spaces around the city.
- Your work featured in the DIGNITY Exhibition & Auction (November 2013) together with 10 featured photographs from the Nuru project, an NGO that facilitates the sale of socially conscious work from photographers across the globe.
- 5 tickets to the 2013 DIGNITY Exhibition & Auction
- Your winning photograph auctioned off and the opportunity to sell one additional different photo at the event. Your photo will also be included in London+Acumen DIGNITY 2014 promotional material.
- SECOND PRIZE:
- Winning photo auctioned amongst world class photographs from the Nuru Project (all proceeds from the DIGNITY event go to Acumen)
- 3 free tickets to the high profile DIGNITY Exhibition & Auction
- The opportunity to sell one additional different photo at the event and the winning photo showcased at the DIGNITY photo parade.
- THIRD PRIZE:
- Winning photo auctioned amongst world class photographs from the Nuru Project
- 2 free tickets to the 2013 DIGNITY Exhibition & Auction
- Winning photo showcased at the DIGNITY Photo Parade
- RUNNER’S UP PRIZE:
- The top 10 Photos from each category will get: Shortlisted for the London+Acumen DIGNITY Award, as well as showcased in the DIGNITY photo parade and sold at the DIGNITY Exhibition & Auction [Note: All proceeds from the DIGNITY event go to Acumen]
Winners and shortlist to be announced on 30 September. Entrants are limited to submitting one image each. Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
Image requirements: JPG format, and must be at least 3,600 pixels on the longest dimension. Only minor adjustment, no HDR or panorama images.
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Frequently asked questions — Photography exhibition contests
Who can enter photography exhibition contests?
Most exhibition contests welcome photographers with cohesive bodies of work—emerging to mid-career artists. Some prioritize thematic series or conceptual depth; review curatorial guidelines to ensure your project aligns with the venue's vision.
Are exhibition contests free to enter?
Few are free; most charge $15–$50 per submission, with portfolio or series entries priced higher. Entry fees and early-bird discounts are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
What prizes do exhibition contests offer?
Prizes emphasize physical or virtual presentation: gallery exhibition slots, group show inclusion, catalog features, press coverage, or artist talks. Cash awards are less common but may range $1,000–$5,000 for top honors.
How do I choose which exhibition contest to enter?
Match your series to the venue's curatorial focus and research past exhibitions for aesthetic alignment. Verify technical specs (print size, framing, digital format), review shipping or installation requirements, and carefully assess rights clauses—some exhibitions request display or promotional usage rights.