| Copyright | If won, you grant Silver Eye Center for Photography the right to use your name, likeness, and images in any publicity or advertising relating to the competition or future promotions without compensation or approval. You retain copyright of images, and proper credit lines will be attributed to each entrant when used in any publicity of Silver Eye Center for Photography. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers |
| Finish | 26 October 2015 |
| Entry fee | $55 for first submission, $20 for the second submission |
Finished
Awards:
- One International Award winner receives a solo exhibition at Silver Eye opening January 2016; $3,000 cash prize; an online gallery on Silver Eye’s website (with link to artist website); and media outreach and promotion.
- One Keystone Award winner, reserved for a Pennsylvania artist, receives a spotlight exhibition in January 2016; $1,000 cash prize; an online gallery on Silver Eye’s website (with link to artist website); and media outreach and promotion.
- Five Juror’s Commendation winners will be named on Silver Eye’s website and press releases.
Image requirements: no larger than 1,500 pixels wide, and saved as a .JPG size 8. Photographs must be exhibition-ready and ready to hang by the time of exhibition coordination if you are chosen as a winner.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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.
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.