| Copyright | The author assigns the reproduction rights of his images. These will be used only for the promotional materials of the sample. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 17 November 2025 |
| Entry fee | 20€ |
FinishedTheme: 20 Ways to Escape
Prizes:
1st Prize – Up to €1,000 in production and/or transport support
Travel support to attend the Main Weekend: up to €150
2 nights of accommodation during the Main Weekend
FULL PASS + access to the professional BRUNCH
Inclusion in the program, national and international promotion, media presence
Meeting with industry professionals during the Main Weekend
2nd Prize – Up to €500 in production and/or transport support
Travel support: up to €100
2 nights of accommodation
FULL PASS + BRUNCH, inclusion in the program, promotion, and media presence
Meeting with professionals
3rd Prize – Up to €500 in production and/or transport support
Travel support: up to €100
2 nights of accommodation
FULL PASS + BRUNCH, inclusion in the program, promotion, and media presence
Meeting with professionals
Three projects will be selected to be produced (or transported) and exhibited at the 14th edition of Revela’t, May–June 2026 in Vilassar de Dalt (Barcelona).
Projects created with analog photography or photochemical/alternative processes (film in all formats, historical processes, hybrid workflows with analog output, photograms, cyanotypes, platinum – palladium, etc.).
Series completed or in an advanced stage, suitable for production or transport and gallery exhibition.
Enter prints by post.
Judging criteria:
- Conceptual strength and authorial contribution in relation to “20 Ways to Escape.”
- Formal and technical quality of the analog work or process used.
- Exhibition potential: clarity in gallery context; proposed display/mediation.
- Production feasibility (formats, materials, timeline, and estimated budget).
Originality and coherence of the series.
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.