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PHOTO AWARDS OPEN

The annual Head On Photo Awards are officially open for 2024!

Australia's leading international photography awards are back with a prize pool of over $80,000 across three awards categories.

This year, alongside their Portrait and Landscape Awards, they are excited to announce a brand-new awards category, Head On Exposure Awards.

And, to support our younger artists, anyone aged under 25 will receive a 50% discount to enter the Awards.

Enter one, two or all three categories to have a chance of winning even more of the prize pool, and be exhibited in the annual Head On Photo Festival at our major venues and online.

Want to give yourself the best possible chance of winning? Sign up to their exclusive online session, Tips to impress the judges on 17 July.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

THEME: MOTION < BLUR

An international juried photo exhibition

Entry Deadline | July 15, 2024
Notice of Acceptance | July 23, 2024
Exhibition Dates | Aug. 17 – Sept. 14, 2024

THEME: Motion < Blur | CURATED BY: Praxis Directors

In most cases, photography is used to “freeze time,” with a still image. Motion in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time but what is captured is an object that is a blur of motion – an apparent streaking, bending, distorting and /or movement of light and objects in the foreground or background of the image frame. Blur can demonstrate the velocity of movement. It can convey the emotional dimensions of the subject photographed, presenting dream-like qualities by invoking the surreal and transitory nature of time passing. Meteors streak across the sky, ghostly figures move through a room, the artist paints shapes with a light source. These are some examples of how blur represents motion in time-lapse photography.

Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that demonstrates the fundamental qualities that make motion & blur a compelling element of contemporary photography. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non- traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

ACCEPTANCE | AWARDS

Up to 38 images will be selected by the curators for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Directors’ Choice and five Honorable Mentions will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery. Directors’ Choice will receive free entry into three juried calls for entry of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book.

ENTRY FEE

$35.00 for submitting up to five images, $5.00 for each additional image, up to ten total images per open call. Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable.

• Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5. To learn more about Praxis Membership Benefits, go to www.praxisphotocenter.org/memberships

ELIGIBILITY

International, all accepted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Submitted images may not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

COPYRIGHT & USAGE RIGHTS

Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose photographs are accepted for exhibition grant Praxis Gallery the nonexclusive right to use, print, and reproduce submitted digital files for the purpose of the exhibition, promoting the artist, promoting related programs and subsequent display on Praxis Gallery's website, social media, and online exhibition archives. The artist's name will be included wherever the photographs are displayed.

Entries Now Open

Our 2024 Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize will be our biggest and best year yet, with prizes valued in excess of $5000. The Gallery M Contemporary Art Prize is open to South Australian residents over the age of 18.

A panel of industry professionals will be judging entries to shortlist works for the exhibition in August. Only shortlisted artworks will be exhibited in Gallery M from 2 August to 25 August 2024. Judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Only successful applicants will be contacted, all shortlisted artists will be contacted no later than Monday 8 July 2024.

Up to 3 entries per person. Cost: $35 per work entered.

Entries Close: Sunday 16 June midnight (11:59pm).

Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center - THE PORTRAIT | CALL FOR ENTRIES | AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTO EXHIBITION

Entry Deadline | April 30, 2024

Notice of Acceptance | May 12, 2024

Exhibition Dates: June 15 - July 13, 2024

Theme: The Portrait | Juror: Layne Kennedy

“Making portraits is more than a physical form, it’s a silent communication in understanding and respect between the photographer and the subject. There’s an internal emotion and fire of the soul that you try to capture.”  – J. Grimes

In her book, Portraits and Persons, writer Cynthia Freeland describes three essential elements that constitute a portrait: “(1) a recognisable physical body (2) an inner life, i.e., some sort of psychological or mental states and (3) self-presentation, or the "posing.” 

 Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographs that celebrate the aesthetic and conceptual considerations involved in the creation of the portrait: revealing personal narratives or new anthologies through the artistic representation of the subject. All genres, capture types, black & white and colour, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

ABOUT US

Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center is a community based, non-profit, artist-led organisation in Minneapolis that aims to support the development of new and emerging artists through exhibition and education. Our mission is to bring diverse perspectives into focus through lens-based art, creating exhibition and learning opportunities that engage, challenge, inspire, and surprise the public.

JUROR | LAYNE KENNEDY

Layne Kennedy is known for his editorial photography that conveys a strong sense of people and place. His images are featured in magazines worldwide on subjects as varied as the streets of Havana to the Pink Dolphins of the Amazon River. Layne has published numerous books of his photography and his work is featured in Smithsonian, LIFE, Audubon, Islands, Sports Illustrated, Terre Sauvage, Nature Conservancy, Newsweek , National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Outdoor Explorer, and other magazines. A frequent speaker at events and workshops, Layne has been teaching photography for more than 25 years. He currently teaches with the Worldwide Mentor Treks, North House Folk School, Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge and his own worldwide photo tours - including tours to Italy, Iceland and Kenya. More about Layne Kennedy here: https://www.laynekennedy.com.

ACCEPTANCE | AWARDS 

Up to seventy-four images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Juror’s Choice, three Honourable Mentions, and a Directors’ Choice will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery. Juror’s Choice will receive free entry into three juried calls for entry of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book. Directors Choice will receive free entry into two juried calls for entry of their choice.

ENTRY FEE | $35.00

$35.00 for submission set of 5 images. $5.00 for each additional image. Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5 images. Payment is accepted by Credit / Debit Card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable. Receive Praxis Member Benefits.

Learn more here: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/memberships

*In addition to keeping our entry fees low for all artists, Praxis also has a limited number of free entries for artists experiencing financial hardships. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

ELIGIBILITY 

International, all accepted. 

THE MILL PHOTOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2024

Applications close Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9am

The Mill Adelaide are thrilled to announce the call-out is open for their exciting new Photographer in Residence program. Presented in partnership with the Ana and Christopher Koch Foundation Fund, the residency will give one South Australian-based photographer the opportunity to join The Mill studio community for 12 months. The residency will culminate in an exhibition outcome as part of The Mill Visual Arts Program in 2025.
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2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize
Dec
1
to 30 Jan

2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize

Entries to the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize are now open.

We are excited to announce that entries to the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize are now open. Entering its 17th year, the National Photographic Portrait Prize (NPPP) is one of the Gallery's most popular annual events. The prize provides a powerful visual record of the year that was - a celebration of identity, both collective and individual.

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HOME - a new Open Call from Praxis Gallery
Dec
1
to 17 Dec

HOME - a new Open Call from Praxis Gallery

Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the idea, space, or memory of home. A broad interpretation of the theme is encouraged. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission. Curated by Praxis Directors.

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ADELAIDE CAMERA EXPO 2023
Nov
26

ADELAIDE CAMERA EXPO 2023

ADELAIDE CAMERA EXPO 2023

The Adelaide Camera Expo (ACE) is back for its 3rd Year with the biggest photographic event in South Australia.

Held in the iconic Central Market, ACE caters for all aspects of film and digital photography; whether you’re looking to buy your first camera; wanting to add a 10stop ND filter to your kit; test the latest camera or lens or even find out about different courses and diploma’s available from our education department.

Black Friday Weekend; Sunday 26th November with the cheapest prices of the year on offer.

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AAP Magazine 37 Travels: $1,000 + Publication
Nov
23
to 12 Dec

AAP Magazine 37 Travels: $1,000 + Publication

The 37th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme “TRAVELS”.

My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport. – Steve McCurry

AAP are looking for your travel photographs, near and far, to the edge of the earth and to the places perhaps known only to you. Whether you’re hauling around a view camera and a tripod or just pulling a mobile phone out of your back pocket, we want to see what you’ve captured and how you’re telling your story.

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IPPAWARDS - Call for Entries 17th Annual Awards
Nov
23
to 31 Mar

IPPAWARDS - Call for Entries 17th Annual Awards

Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps.

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Siena International Photo Awards
Nov
23
to 9 Jan

Siena International Photo Awards

The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPAContest) is one of the most prestigious photo competitions for professional, amateur and student photographers from around the world. It is judged by an international panel of experts that includes renowned photographers, editors and picture buyers.

The winners of the main categories are invited to attend the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA to compete for the main award of the “SIPA Photographer of the Year”. The overall winner and the category winners receive the coveted PANGEA PRIZE crystal statuette.

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Student Food Photographer of the Year supported by the Royal Photographic Society
Nov
8
to 4 Feb

Student Food Photographer of the Year supported by the Royal Photographic Society

Student Food Photographer of the Year supported by the Royal Photographic Society

An open category for students (full or part-time) currently attending a photography course at a recognised college or university. Subject matter may be anything relating to food.

The winner and two runners up of the Student Food Photographer of the Year category will receive an RPS Membership, worth £55. The winning student will have their work and an interview published in the award-winning RPS Journal.

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Praxis Gallery - Landscapes
Nov
3
to 30 Nov

Praxis Gallery - Landscapes

Theme: Landscapes

Landscape photography shows spaces within the world that are sometimes vast and unending, other times microscopic. Landscape photographers typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of natural vistas. Many landscape photographs show an unsullied depiction of nature, devoid of human influence—instead featuring subjects such as strongly defined landforms, weather, ambient light and other sublime elements. Beyond purely aesthetic considerations, landscapes often contain intensely personal and emotional subjectivities, hinting at secret histories of fondness, love, and nurturing, or past emotional turbulence, loss, and regret.

Praxis Gallery seeks photographic artwork that explores a broad, interpretive, and personal investigation of the landscape: both as a place or an idea, as a literal expression or conceptual iteration. All genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

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The Hopper Prize
Nov
3
to 14 Nov

The Hopper Prize

The Hopper Prize is a grant-making institution and digital archiving platform offering a series of individual artist grants on a bi-annual basis totaling $22,000.00 USD.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES | AAP MAGAZINE #36 - STREET
Oct
20
to 14 Nov

CALL FOR ENTRIES | AAP MAGAZINE #36 - STREET

Capturing the essence of the urban lifestyle is now both a popular form of art and an important medium of communicating the heart and soul of a society and its people.

Winners will receive $1,000 in cash awards, their winning image(s) or full portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.36, extensive press coverage and global recognition.

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MUSE Photography Awards 2024
Oct
18
to 29 Feb

MUSE Photography Awards 2024

The MUSE Photography Awards celebrates the creative ethos and underlying afternotes of what makes a photograph so influential. We want to see the ever-thriving visuals arts community grow from the view of their camera lens and share stories that will live on for decades to come.

From promoting the work of photography professionals to aspiring visual arts extraordinaries, our mission is to provide one of the best competitive platforms to display your work to the world.

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PRAXIS GALLERY: EMPTY PLACES : ABANDONED SPACES / THE CONSTRUCTED IMAGE / Solo Exhibit Opportunity
Oct
17
to 31 Dec

PRAXIS GALLERY: EMPTY PLACES : ABANDONED SPACES / THE CONSTRUCTED IMAGE / Solo Exhibit Opportunity

EMPTY PLACES : ABANDONED SPACES / THE CONSTRUCTED IMAGE / Solo Exhibit Opportunity

International Juried Photography Exhibition THE CONSTRUCTED IMAGE Submission deadline: Mon. Oct. 16, 11:59PM CST Exhibition dates: Nov. 18–Dec. 9, 2023 The Constructed Image encapsulates a deliberate orchestration of visual elements to convey narratives, emotions, and artistic visions. This theme explores the intricate interplay of subject, composition, props, lighting, and environment in crafting captivating photographs, at any scale. Photographers construct meticulous scenes with purposeful backgrounds and thought-provoking poses, blurring the line between reality and imagination.

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Gomma Photography Grant 2023
Oct
17
to 8 Nov

Gomma Photography Grant 2023

Celebrating 20 years since founding, Gomma is holding its 10th Edition of the renowned Gomma Photography Grant this year.

The distinguished grant contest awarding astonishing photography can look back on a decade of spotting and awarding photographers, who have gone on to grow their careers internationally as well as getting published and exhibited in various countries.

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NOCTURNAL: A NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Sept
21
to 12 Oct

NOCTURNAL: A NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Decode Gallery are searching for photography that enchants us from the after hours. In the quiet and sometimes boisterous time of the night we get to experience the mysterious nocturnal world. Intrigue us with your photographs from the night. Please enter your work today to be considered for this show.

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FUTURE LANDSCAPES – SENSES INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023
Sept
21
to 5 Oct

FUTURE LANDSCAPES – SENSES INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023

ITSLIQUID Group is pleased to announce the open call for FUTURE LANDSCAPES, second event of SENSES ART FAIR 2023, international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture and performance art, which will take place in Rome, at ITSLIQUID Monti – Rome Art Space from December 01 to December 14, 2023.

SENSES is an International Art Fair that showcases collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2023 edition will represent a dynamic forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals.

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ANNOUNCING THE BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2023
Sept
19
to 18 Oct

ANNOUNCING THE BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2023

NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES!

Black-and-white photography celebrates the world of shadows, light and moody darkness. B&W is dramatic, iconic and timeless. It is the aesthetic choice of many photographers.

We want to discover remarkable B&W photographers from all cultures and all experience levels, and connect them with global audiences and career-changing opportunities — including an exhibition in New York during The Photography Show 2024. Are you ready for the world stage?

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AAP Magazine 35 Colors
Sept
13
to 10 Oct

AAP Magazine 35 Colors

The 35th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Colors".

Life is a stream of colors. Red, blue, yellow, and all the possible combinations in between these primary colors without forgetting black and white surround us everywhere.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Sept
12
to 31 Jan

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

Now in its landmark 20th year of competition, see nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.

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Gomma Photography Grant 10th Edition
Sept
6
to 30 Sept

Gomma Photography Grant 10th Edition

The Gomma Photography Grant is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Welcome to a new exciting Edition of the Gomma Grant. With this Edition the Gomma Photography Grant is celebrating its ten years since founding. During this decade Gomma awarded and supported photographers around the globe, regardless of their gender, ethnicity and professional background.

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RED EXHIBITION 2024 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION OPEN CALL
Aug
30
to 22 Sept

RED EXHIBITION 2024 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION OPEN CALL

Red; International Photography Exhibition

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is running a month long exhibition in January called Red. This is the second in our ongoing series of exhibitions with the theme of primary colours.

Red is an open call for photographers to submit up to 8 images that meet the theme of the colour Red.

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Win on online Solo Exhibition in October 2023
Aug
30
to 19 Sept

Win on online Solo Exhibition in October 2023

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Win on online Solo Exhibition in October 2023

Get International Exposure and Connect with Industry Insiders, Art Collectors and Potential Buyers. Each month an amazing photographer will be awarded a Solo Exhibition in our new dedicated showroom pages. Next exhibition dates: October 1-31, 2023.

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AN EXHIBITION AT DECODE GALLERY GRAYSCALE
Aug
23
to 7 Sept

AN EXHIBITION AT DECODE GALLERY GRAYSCALE

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Black and white photography still thrives today, despite the emergence of color photography in the 1890’s. From deep blacks, nostalgic grays to brilliant whites the genre relies on form, lines, and shape to tell the story. As shades of gray continue to inspire photographic artists, we are looking to honor the art in this group exhibition.

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The 15th JEJU International PHOTO Contest
Aug
16
to 10 Oct

The 15th JEJU International PHOTO Contest

The International Jeju Photo Contest celebrates its 14th anniversary with participants from over 30 countries around the world including Korea. Through the contest we hope you discover and spread the beauty of Jeju-Island around the world. The contest is hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Donga ilbo.

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NYC4PA ABSTRACT
Aug
16
to 10 Sept

NYC4PA ABSTRACT

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Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality, but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.). Winners will receive a total of $4,000 in cash awards, be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and Award Winners Catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page.

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Exhibition Opening: Sasha Grbich & Sue Kneebone Choral Grief
Aug
12

Exhibition Opening: Sasha Grbich & Sue Kneebone Choral Grief

Sasha Grbich & Sue Kneebone Choral Grief

Adelaide Central Gallery | Saturday, 12 August, 2–3pm

To support the launch of Sasha Grbich’s new exhibition, Hospicing William Light, please join us for this special public program highlighting the way in which artists utilise archival material and intervene in historical museum collections.

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American Photography OPEN 2023
Aug
9
to 30 Aug

American Photography OPEN 2023

Welcome to American Photography Open 2023, celebrating the best pictures submitted by world-wide photo enthusiasts taken with any device. For over 30 years American Photography has been holding a juried competition primarily for professional photographers. The AP39 Annual book, featuring the winners, and the launch event in New York in November will continue in 2023. But with the proliferation of so much great photography taken by everyone we are entering our sixth year of offering a competition for photo enthusiasts at all levels. You can see some of the highlights and winners from 2022 here.

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Aesthetica Art Prize
Aug
9
to 8 Sept

Aesthetica Art Prize

Hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world. It offers both emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience and further their engagement with the international art world.

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The BBA One Shot Award is now open!
Aug
4
to 18 Sept

The BBA One Shot Award is now open!

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The BBA One Shot Award is now open! Submit 1 image of any style, theme, or medium, and be one of 50 photographers featured on a large digital display at the 2023 BBA Photography Prize. Hosted at Kühlhaus Berlin, the group show provides the perfect opportunity to enter the international photography scene.

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