Calls for Entry – September 2021

Dennis Freeman

The following list provides sample calls for entry into photographic competitions from a variety of sources. Some of these have a standing call for entries every month. Note that some of the providers have additional competitions on their websites.

Note: Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the contest or call for entry listed.

Please let me know if there are additional sources or types of competitions that you are interested in, but are not finding in our newsletter. Feel free to tell me in person or email me at dennisfreeman4510 [at] msn.com

Maryland Photography Alliance

  1. People in Action
  2. Maryland Highways and Byways
  3. Animal Life
  4. Elegant Imperfection

FREE. A new web submission process was designed, and you will need to use the following Access Code to create your account – MPAc2021 (case sensitive).

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area

  1. Rivers to Rockets – Distinctive architecture, unique constructed landscapes, historic downtowns, sites that showcase unique history
  2. For the Fun of It – People having fun at community related events and activities, e.g., cycling the Tributary Trail, fishing, festivals, concerts, etc.
  3. Expressions of Art – Performing and visual arts, residents experiencing arts and culture, arts festivals, cultural programs
  4. Nature of the Area – Landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife, plants, the natural rivers, the beauty of the seasons

Piedmont Environmental Council

  • Scenic Virginia Annual Photo Contest, Deadline: Sept. 30   www.pecva.org

A Smith Gallery (Johnson City, TX)

Black Box Gallery (Portland, OR)

New York Center For Photographic Art

  • ‘GOT THE SHOT! NOW, GET CREATIVE’, Deadline Oct 10: www.nyc4pa.com

The Maryland Zoo (in Baltimore)

Monthly photo contest of zoo animals, Deadline: last day of the previous month marylandzoo.org

Many many many PSA-Recognized Contests:  psa-photo.org

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