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
MPA 6th Annual Photography Contest
With an impressive prize pool of $2,100, you should consider entering the contest this year. Entries will be accepted from September 1 through September 30 . There are 4 categories to choose from this year which are:
- Chesapeake Life
- Close-Up or Macro
- Reflections
- Heroes
MPA Members can enter their first 2 images for FREE. For more information about the contest go to www.mdphotoalliance.org/2022-photo-contest.
International Garden Photographer of the Year
- Various Categories & Deadlines: garden-photography-competition-categories
- https://igpoty.com/about
Gormley Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
- ‘Parallax – Women’s Photography Exhibition’, Deadline Sept 9: gormleygallery.com
Black Box Gallery (Portland, OR)
- ‘Photo Shoot: 2022’, Deadline Sept 9: Black Box Gallery Calls for Entry
Gallery and Photographic Arts Center (MN)
- ‘In-Between Moments’, Deadline Sept 15: praxisgallery.com/calls-for-entry
A Smith Gallery (Johnson City, TX)
- ‘diversion’, Deadline Sept 19: asmithgallery.com/calls-for-entry/
The Delaplaine Arts Center (Frederick, MD)
- ‘Focus – National Juried Photography Exhibition’, Deadline Sept 25: delaplaine.org/exhibitions/opportunities/national-juried-photography-exhibition/
New York Center For Photographic Art
- ‘Primary Colors’, Deadline Oct 9: www.nyc4pa.com
The Maryland Zoo (in Baltimore)
- Monthly photo contest of zoo animals, Deadline: last day of the month marylandzoo.org
C&O Canal Trust
- Monthly Photo Contest: Deadline: last day of the month: canaltrust.org/news/photo-contest
Many many many PSA-Recognized Contests: psa-photo.org
Want to do your own digging?
Try these!