| Copyright | The Author, whose name will always be attributed to the work, maintains in any case his/her moral rights in regard to the work, in addition to the intellectual property rights to the same. The participant, in regard to all of his/her entered works, grants to dotART a complete, non-exclusive, irrevocable and indefinite license to use. The association dotART reserves the right to use them within the scope of its own non-profit associational activities. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 31 May 2015 |
| Entry fee | € 10 for 1 image; € 5 per additional photo. € 30 for portfolio (min 3 photos, no more than 12) |
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Themes:
- SECTION #1 » THEMED PHOTOS
- THEME #1 » STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
- THEME #2 » ARCHITECTURE
- THEME #3 » URBAN ANIMALS
- SECTION #2 » STORIES & PORTFOLIOS (FREE THEME)
Prizes:
- SECTION #1 » THEMED PHOTOS
- Winner: € 1,000 + medal
- 2nd: € 500 + medal
- 3rd: € 300 + medal
- THEME #01 – “Street Phtography” 1st place: € 100 + medal
- THEME #02 – “Architecture” 1st place: € 100 + medal
- THEME #03 – “Urban Animals” 1st place: € 100 + medal
- SECTION #2 » STORIES & PORTFOLIOS (FREE THEME)
- 1st place: € 500 + medal + persona exhibition (*)
- 2nd place: € 100 + medal
- Exhibits around the world
Image requirements: ".jpg" format. NOT ".JPG" NOR ".jpeg"; RGB colors; file dimension lesser than 7MB each; longest side no more than 6000px; no special characters in the "filename.jpg"
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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.