| Copyright | Artists retain full copyright to the submitted images. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to photographers residing in the United States of America |
| Finish | 18 March 2015 |
| Entry fee | $32 |
Finished
Awards:
- The $5,000 National Photography Award will be presented to one photographer. The award winner will receive two-nights hotel accommodations in Naples, Florida to attend a preview reception and award presentation scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2015. Round-trip economy class airfare for one will be provided to a winning photographer who lives outside the State of Florida.
- A maximum of 50 photographs will be included in the Camera USA 2015 exhibition. A bricks and mortar exhibition on view in The von Liebig Art Center in Naples, Florida from June 15 through July 17, 2015
Jurors: Harry Benson, Award Winning Photojournalist; Patty Carroll, Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; and Ariel Shanberg, Executive Director of the Center of Photography at Woodstock.
Image requirements: at least 1400 pixels, at the longest or widest dimension but no greater than 4000 pixels on either side; JPEG in the RGBs color space
Online submission of digital photograph via the website. Selected artists will need to provide prints for the exhibition. You can enter one image only.
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.