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2023 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter (in the Q1: Winter, Q2: Spring, Q3: Summer, and Q4: Fall), to one Photographer and one Artist. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

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The 14th edition of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award is devoted to the condition of women and girls in Afghanistan.

On 26 May 2023, the NGO Amnesty International published jointly with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) a report urging the International Criminal Court to qualify the abuses committed by the Taliban as a “crime against humanity” based on gender and sexuality, under article 7 of the Court’s Rome Statute.

“While the backlash against women’s and girls’ rights has unfolded in different countries and regions in recent years, nowhere else in the world has there been an attack as widespread, systematic and all-encompassing on the rights of women and girls as in Afghanistan. Every aspect of their lives is being restricted under the guise of morality and through the instrumentalization of religion.”

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Urban landscapes have long been a source of inspiration for artists, as they are rich with diverse stories, cultures, and experiences. Within these vibrant cityscapes, every corner ignites our senses, from the lively streets teeming with activity to the majestic architecture that reaches for the sky. The urban environment is a tapestry of diverse colors, human connections, and the delicate balance between order and chaos. We seek artwork that captures the essence of urban life, revealing its complexities, contrasts, and vibrant energy. Show us URBAN from your perspective.

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Embrace the timeless elegance of ‘BLACK & WHITE’ – an open theme exhibition that transcends color to explore the essence of form, contrast, and emotion. In a world often painted in vivid hues, monochrome photography reminds us of the beauty in simplicity. Each photograph showcased here tells a compelling story through the interplay of light and shadow. ‘BLACK & WHITE’ invites you to embark on a journey where the absence of color reveals the profound depth of artistic expression. From striking portraits to breathtaking landscapes, these images capture raw emotions and intricate details with unparalleled clarity. Join us in celebrating the artistry of black and white photography, where every frame is a masterpiece, and every shade of gray whispers its own narrative. Immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition, where the absence of color speaks volumes.

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Our 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.

Send us your images – preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio – both where colors may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely. The contest is open to any color photography interpretation, from photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nude, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban, architecture, fashion, fine art or documentary photography.

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We would kindly like to invite you to the fourth edition of the Maribor photobook award organized by The Angry Bat and Društvo za evropsko zavest. All books will be on display in an exhibition of contemporary photobooks and will coincide with the photo exhibition curated by Organ Vida in the Art Gallery Maribor.

The theme of the photobook award is: the pandemic and life after it.

We are inviting photographers to send us works that deal with both the intimate experience of the pandemic and its consequences, as well as the social changes associated with it. Although we already think of the pandemic as past history, there is no doubt that it has cut deeply into our lives – both in our personal expirience (i.e. taking access to goods and freedoms for granted), and in global social relations. The theme is not to be taken literally and can be applied to various aspects of our lives.

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Passepartout Photo Prize aims to support the development of talented photographers from all over the world by awarding 1,000 euros in monetary prizes every year, organizing exhibition in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome, publication in our partners’ magazines, and providing other opportunities for international exposure.

What makes our contest unique is that we collaborate with various professionals in the contemporary art and photography industries. Our jury is a diverse blend of photographers, editors, gallerists, curators and educators that bring kaleidoscopic perspectives into our selection process.

It is an open-theme contest. Photographic works of any kind of artistic style, size and technique (digital, film and experimental processes, digital collages, and other mixed media) are accepted. AI-generated images as a part of the photographic process are accepted.

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Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on Trees and Water. This exhibition will look to feature both subjects in a dynamic and diverse exhibition on contemporary photography. Trees and Water are both powerful and important subjects. Water can be an ocean, a river, a pool, a fountain, rain or mist or fog, lakes, snow and waves. And Trees can be great subjects of composition, giving the picture a strong foundation to play with the visual elements of space and time. This exhibit will look at both subjects and the powerful visual language of contemporary photographers who are exploring and documenting these exciting subjects. There is a lot of space here for magical and poetic pictures, explore your technique and ideas, the gallery looks forward to hosting a dynamic and exciting exhibition.

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We 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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Explore the essence of self-expression through the lens of contemporary photography in our exciting open call, “Portrait of The Self.” This unique opportunity invites photographers from all backgrounds to capture the multifaceted dimensions of their own identity and share their personal narratives with the world.

About the Open Call:

In an era defined by self-discovery and self-expression, we invite photographers to delve into the intimate and intricate facets of the self. “Portrait of The Self” challenges artists to go beyond the surface and create thought-provoking, evocative, and innovative photographic works that reflect their individuality, experiences, and emotions.

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Call for Entries: South x Southeast Online Gallery

Curated by: Elizabeth Avedon

Open to all photographers over the age of 40

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WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND EDITION OF THE COLOR AWARDS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST COLOR PICTURE FOR THIS YEAR, 2023.

THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ANY INTERPRETATION OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS, FROM EVERYDAY REALITY TO PURE ABSTRACTION.

Spanning the expansive realm of photography, the Color Awards warmly welcome an array of genres: from the raw truth of photojournalism, the soulful depth of portrait, the bold beauty of the nude form, the grandeur of architecture and landscape, the untamed vigor of wildlife, to the ingenuity of abstraction, experimental, and street photography. We also extend our invitation to creators of still life, artistic photography, and those employing alternative processes. Our anticipation runs high for the opportunity to behold images reflecting unique perspectives and inventive methods, as well as those adhering to the more time-honored traditions of color photography.

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Dive into the extraordinary world of ‘PECULIAR VIEWS,’ an exhibition that challenges the boundaries of perception through the lens of strange photography. In this captivating collection, unconventional artists push the limits of imagination, capturing the unusual, the enigmatic, and the surreal. Each photograph invites you to question the familiar and explore the extraordinary, as reality blurs with the bizarre. ‘PECULIAR VIEWS’ celebrates the art of seeing differently, where the mundane transforms into the magical, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. From surreal landscapes to mind-bending compositions, these images beckon you to embrace the eccentric and venture into the realm of the peculiar. Join us on this visual journey that defies convention and encourages you to see the world in a wonderfully strange new light.

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Vices is an exhibition exploring behaviors and concepts associated with immorality. This questioning could lead to insightful discussions about cultural differences, personal beliefs, and the evolving nature of morality. Vices delves into cultural, historical, and ethical dimensions of immoral behaviors, encouraging discussions that transcend boundaries, challenge biases, and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of human values and ethics. Examples include but certainly aren’t limited to blasphemy, corruption, drinking, drugs, gambling, gluttony, greed, and promiscuity.

Vices is an international juried group exhibition open to artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional, traditional, and non-conventional art media (e.g., digital and film photography, video, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, arts and crafts, etc.) are welcome for submission.

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Vices is an exhibition exploring behaviors and concepts associated with immortality. This questioning could lead to insightful discussions about cultural differences, personal beliefs, and the evolving nature of morality. Vices delves into cultural, historical, and ethical dimensions of immoral behaviors, encouraging discussions that transcend boundaries, challenge biases, and contribute to a more nuanced understanding of human values and ethics. Examples include but certainly aren’t limited to blasphemy, corruption, drinking, drugs, gambling, gluttony, greed, and promiscuity.

Vices is an international juried group exhibition open to artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional, traditional, and non-conventional art media (e.g., digital and film photography, video, oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, arts and crafts, etc.) are welcome for submission.

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The Barbie phenomenon, spanning over six decades, has left an indelible mark on our culture. It has been a source of inspiration, sparking imaginations, while also evoking strong criticism for its potential impact on body image, self-perception, and identity. Unlike traditional dolls, Barbie emerged as an adult figure, presenting a complete spectrum of allure and sexuality, thus embodying a symbol of beauty and desire. Barbie’s world-building transcended mere play; it resembled the art of theater production and film direction, akin to the creative process behind staged photography.

Barbie, in her own right, can be seen as an early physical avatar, foreshadowing the virtual avatars prevalent in today’s digital realm. Even contemporary video games draw upon the imaginative foundations laid by Barbie. In this call, we invite photographers to explore the multifaceted world of Barbie, embracing both its positive and critical dimensions. Our upcoming exhibition will proudly feature the works of two distinguished anchor artists, Luca Gőbölyös (https://lucagobolyos.net) and Suzanne Nagy (http://www.suzannenagy.net) alongside carefully curated selections from the submissions we receive.

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The concept of 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. Through meticulous arrangement, photographers construct scenes with purposeful backgrounds, carefully chosen color palettes, and thought-provoking poses, blurring the line between reality and imagination.

Praxis seeks the submission of photographic art that delves into the fusion of creativity and storytelling, showcasing the power of constructed elements to shape evocative, multidimensional compositions that resonate with viewers on a profound level. All capture types, genres, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

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Now in its 13th year, AddOn is a non-competitive, anonymous photographic exhibition curated by Charles McKean and Festival Director Moshe Rosenzveig OAM.

As a core event of Head On Photo Festival, AddOn showcases an amazingly diverse and exciting range of square images taken by photographers spanning professionals, artists, enthusiasts, celebrities and politicians.

AddOn is an ideal entry point for photographers to become involved in this year’s Head On Photo Festival.

Initially the images are shown without titles or photographer credits, viewers interpreted them at face value bringing their own meanings to them.

After the exhibition, every participant receives a printed exhibition catalogue.

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We are currently accepting submissions for our upcoming group show to be held at 254Forest as a part of Photo Brussels Festival 2024!

For this exhibition we will go back to the roots of the PEP project, both inclusive and sensitive to experimentation, and celebrate photography as a means to explore unknown territories. There is no imposed genre or subject for this open call – we want to discover how your personal approach to the medium reflects a certain vision on topics that matter most to you.

Participating artists will be selected through an international jury of artists and curators. The call is open to all ages, nationalities and levels of experience: we look forward to discovering new voices of photography through your most engaged and authentic projects!

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Life is not always the same
Grown from the same strong root,
Nurtured, protected and cared,
Life moves on, and the truth is not pleasant,

Life takes them to opposite directions,
Siblings do not always remain together,
They have to follow different paths,

Just like the branches of a tree,
They spread out in different directions,
To grow, develop and rise,

But in their connected hearts,
The attachment and affection remains,
Love grows each day, to remain forever.
-Chitrangada Sharan

Please show us your best photographs of your experience with this theme. It could be your own sibling experience or another’s experience. The interpretation is open.

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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

We want to showcase incredible work. Photography that awakens our imagination, transforms our way of thinking, or simply resonates with who we are.

The Solo Exhibition enables you to reach a wider audience through our independent magazine that has become one of the most vibrant portals of photography on the web.

The Solo Exhibition competition is open to any category of photography or subject matter. Photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nudes, landscapes, nature, wildlife, urban, architecture, fashion, fine art, or documentary photography, the subject doesn’t matter, unleash your creativity!

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The Competition is an ideal way to exhibit your talent to a wider international audience. With a distinguished panel of jurors and more than $55,000 in valuable prizes, it is open to photographers from around the world at any stage of their careers.

Art submitted to the competition will be reviewed by a rotating panel of expert jurors, each representing a different field in the art world, ensuring a fair and balanced selection process. View our guidelines to help you with your submission.

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It’s time for the 2023 Rfotofolio Call.

This year Rfotofolio is honored to have Michael Kirchoff as our juror.

How the Process Works:
Everyone sees art differently and with that in mind each year we ask our guest juror to select the work that speaks to them. Rfotofolio is always one of the jurors.

Your submission is considered as a portfolio.

Finalist will be included in our on-line gallery, future interviews, future publications, and future exhibitions. This year we are proud to have the Lensbaby Award and the Hahnemühle Paper award.

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

Photography is all about light – its presence as well as its absence. There is an iconic photograph of Grand Central Station with streams of sunlight filling the airspace as it reflects off dust particles in the air. For photographers the time of day an image is captured can be as important as the selection of the subject itself. What may be nothing more than a snapshot at one time of day, becomes an impactful image at another. Strategically placed lighting is critical in creating great portraits and late afternoon is a world of shadow and light that warms everything it touches.

For this call we are looking for images where the presence, absence, and/or the location of light made the difference. Glare, flare, shadow, fill light all work as do lampshades aglow from an inside bulb, night lights in a city, streaming rays of sunlight. There are examples everywhere. Show us your shots where light is a key element. All 2D photos welcome.

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Safelight Paper invites emerging contemporary photographers to submit their work to be exhibited during 3 separate SOLO SHOWS at Safelight Berlin, each during 1.5 months.

This open call doesn’t have a specific theme: all style and type of photography are welcome to participate. All photographers, regardless of age (must be at least 18+), nationality, and level of experience can send their projects. It is also open to worldwide submissions.

Single series is appreciated but a selection of diverse works, or single pictures, is also accepted. We publish what we call ‘Slow Photography’, which refers to a more mindful way of creation: we value the story and message more than the medium itself. Both analog and digital photography are accepted.

The exhibition would include 8 pictures with frames in 50x70cm and 70x100cm, but diverse sizes can be discussed individually.

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We couldn’t be happier to kick off a whole new year of JRNL by welcoming renowned Japanese Curator Takahiro Ito as guest editor of the Winter 2024 Issue! Takahiro is Curator of Photography at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Tokyo’s leading institution dedicated to the medium, where he has successfully created and presented over a half dozen of groundbreaking exhibitions since 2013. Takahiro is eager to discover new talent and review exciting projects reflective of all innovative analogue contemporary approaches. Through the JRNL 19 issue pages, he looks forward to giving 12 meriting photographers from all backgrounds more visibility and recognition onto the global photography scene. Be sure to submit up to two projects (20 images each) by Tuesday, October 31st (11:59 pm PDT cutoff) for a chance to be one of them!

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Creating unique effects with light and shadows captured by a camera is, according to many, one of the most intriguing means of photographic expression. Photographers have relied on the possibilities offered by the creative use of light and shadows throughout the history of photography. In some cases, light and shadows are used to create a formal compositional element; in others, their role is to guide our gaze or focus our attention on specific parts of the image. Some images that rely on the interplay between light and shadow are dark-toned, while others present brightly lit scenes. The ways in which light and shadows contribute to photographic meaning depend solely on the imagination of the photographer.

Please note that this PH21 Gallery exhibition will be presented in Barcelona, Catalonia Spain, in collaboration with Valid World Hall Gallery, a renowned centre for the visual arts.

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Discover the power of photography through our artist-first online gallery and annual competitions. Celebrate timeless black & white photography with single image and series entries. Judged by experts from prestigious institutions in photography, art, and publishing.

Entry Fees: Professional: Single Image – $30, Series – $50; Non-Professional: Single Image – $25, Series – $40 5% reward, 50% discount on additional categories. Special student discounts.

Awards: Over $4,000 in cash prizes, global exposure, artist profile, winner’s gallery feature, custom press release, interview, and more.

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Step into the shadows and embrace the mysterious allure of Noir. Defined by moody and atmospheric aesthetics, this artistic genre thrives on the interplay of light and shadow, creating an evocative visual style characterized by deep shadows and high drama. Noir goes beyond a mere genre; it evokes an underlying energy of tension, ambiguity, and emotional intensity like no other. Dark and mysterious on steroids. Submit your shadowy masterpieces and show us NOIR from your perspective.

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PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a solo exhibition opportunity. Please submit a coherent portfolio suitable for a solo exhibition, an artist statement, and a short bio. The portfolio should consist of a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 35 images. The submission may include one or two series, provided that the two series are suitable for a joint presentation in a single exhibition. There are no generic, stylistic, or thematic constraints; photographers working in all photographic areas, genres, and styles are welcome to submit their work.

The winner of this competition will be awarded a solo exhibition from January 11 to February 2, 2024.

PH21 Gallery will cover all printing and installation costs for the solo exhibition. In addition to the brick-and-mortar solo exhibition, the winner’s work will also be presented on a dedicated page of our website. The web page will include the artist statement and the photographer’s bio, along with critical reviews by the curators.

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GREAT NEWS! The call for entry is now open for Texas Photographic Society’s 36th Annual Members Only Show! As our juror, we are honored and delighted to have acclaimed curator – and one of TPS’s founders – Roy Flukinger. This call is open themed and welcomes submissions from artists of all levels. However, you must be a current TPS member to enter and may join at the time of entry.

MOS36 will open at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas, on January 27, 2024, and run through March 17, 2024.

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The James Alan Cox Foundation will be awarding five (5) undergraduate photojournalism scholarships/awards, payable to the student’s university, for the students’ tuition, housing or other educational purposes in the amount of $2,500 each:
-4 for video
-1 for still photography

Additional awards include:
– (1) or two (2) $1,500 Honorable Mention scholarships will be awarded to one (1) or two (2) college or graduate students.

-(5) high-end digital cameras that will be awarded to five (5) high school students for still photography.

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The Chico Review is the country’s premier Photobook Retreat. Organized by Charcoal Book Club, The Chico Review takes place over six nights at Chico Hot Springs Resort, near Livingston Montana. Sixty-four applicants will be selected by our jury and invited to spend the week with over twenty of the most influential and creative photographers, book makers, gallerists, museum curators, and photobook publishers in the industry. One full scholarship and five partial scholarships will be awarded. Student discounts and need-based scholarships will be available to those selected who qualify.

Attending artists receive ten formal reviews by speakers and reviewers and take part in artist lectures, panel discussions, peer reviews, Q&A sessions, and additional evening programming over the seven-day event.

At the end of the event, one grand prize winner will be announced, and their project will be published and distributed by Charcoal Book Club.

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Navigating the edge of our feelings is a complex process. Art is a channel that can help us explore emotions we experience when confronting challenging situations, heartaches, or personal growth. Embrace the power of feeling as a creative muse and delve into its boundless depth and complexity—joy, sorrow, love, fear, hope, and every sentiment that colors the human experience. We seek to celebrate the rich tapestry of emotions that make us human, the emotion that brings us to the edge of our feelings. Show us EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS from your perspective.

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Figurative exhibition is an overview of representational art that focuses on the human figure and face, as seen in the context of contemporary life. From delicate and beautifully formed figures to quirky and surprising portraits, each artist offers their own unique style of capturing the human body.

Worldwide Artist Open call:

We are now accepting submissions for our 3d Virtual Exhibition “Figuration”. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. We accept work in all types of techniques: painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, video, sculpture… There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.

A processing fee 30 € is applied per artist once they have been selected for the exhibition. Our team will review all applications and the selected works will be announced.

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We invite passionate architectural photographers, art and photography
lovers, and anyone captivated by architectural wonders to participate in
this extraordinary call. Participants are invited to submit their best
architectural photos, captured with passion and creativity. Each
submitted image will be carefully evaluated by the Archinerds editorial
team, who will work to select the most extraordinary and impactful
images to share on social media and potentially in future print
publications.

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Atlanta Photography Group (APG) is pleased to offer our members the opportunity for a solo exhibition.

Through our Solo Exhibition Series, artists of all experience levels have the opportunity to collaborate with APG’s staff to organize and present polished, curated exhibitions. The solo exhibitions will alternate with group exhibitions in APG’s Maloof Gallery. Each one showing for 4 weeks.

Artists will be selected from proposals submitted to our program. Once a proposal has been submitted, there is no need to submit again, unless your exhibition idea changes. Please note that submitting a proposal does not guarantee an exhibition.

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