| Copyright | Open Doors Gallery reserves the right to use submitted images for promotional purposes and will in all cases advertise the artist's name and relevant image title. Photographs and documentation of your entry may appear in Open Doors Gallery press and third-party documentation of OD Photo Prize 2023. All work remains the sole copyright of the entrant/artist. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 28 July 2024 |
| Entry fee | £19 |
Finished
Grand Prize:
- £2,000 prize
- Includes £1,000 cash prize supported by Open Doors Gallery
- Includes £500 print credit supported by Metro Imaging
- Includes £500 credit supported by MPB
- An exclusive interview will be presented on the 1000Words Magazine website in conjunction with the Winner announcement
- Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
- Listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
- Exhibited in London as part of the OD Photo Prize group exhibition
2 x Runners-Up:
- Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
- Listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
Metro Imaging Mentorship Award:
- Tailored mentorship programme designed to support the awarded artist through any aspect of their career development which they deem vital
- A unique opportunity to gain ongoing 1:1 advice and guidance from Professor Steve Macleod, Creative Director at Metro Imaging, to help nurture and expand their practice
Juror’s Choice Award:
- Spotlight by an individual Juror in recognition of the strength of an artist’s work
- A dedicated text by their respective Juror published on our website
Successful entrants will be notified by email in mid-September 2024 with information regarding the following steps towards publication and exhibition.
Online submission of digital images via the website. Only 6-15 images per project submission is permitted.
Online submission format: JPG
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