Lens Culture: Critics’ Choice 2023 is OPEN
GET DISCOVERED BY 20 INFLUENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERTS!
Critics’ Choice 2023 is designed to maximize exposure and opportunities for talented photographers who are ready for the global stage and international markets. This year’s panel of 20 critics includes photography experts and influencers from world-renowned museums, art galleries, magazines, news media, online platforms, book publishers, and international festivals.
Winning photographers will be exhibited in New York
Winning photographers will be exhibited at a gallery in New York during The Photography Show, the eminent photo fair that brings together hundreds of galleries, publishers and collectors, as well as an ambitious program of exhibitions, conversations, artist book signings and curated fair events.
An opening reception will be held for LensCulture artists, invited media, photo editors and industry insiders for a night of art appreciation and networking during New York’s largest international art fair dedicated to photography.
ALL CRITICS’ CHOICE WINNERS
This year, up to 60 photographers will be recognized with Critics’ Choice Awards — each of the critics will choose 3 photographers to be winners. For every winner, we will publish a short quote written by the critic about why they selected that work for this year’s prize.
CRITICS’ CHOICE TOP TEN
If your work is selected by more than one critic, you have a chance of being named in our Critics’ Choice Top Ten.
The top ten photographers will be featured in an exhibition at a gallery in New York, and each will receive a $1000 cash grant.
Get a written review of your work
Enter 5+ single images or a series into this competition and you can add a professional written review of your submission for an additional $25. This is a unique opportunity to receive valuable and specific feedback on your work from one of our experienced industry professionals.
Free Entry — Open to All Photographers
LensCulture is committed to diversity and our mission to discover the most imaginative, creative photographers out there regardless of location, age, background, or experience level. We’re proud to offer FREE ENTRY for any photographer submitting a SINGLE IMAGE entry for this award.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
ARE YOU CURRENTLY AN ENROLLED STUDENT?
Get a 30% discount on your entry fee. Start your submission and select the option to register as a student. Your discount will then be automatically applied to your entry.