Short Description
The 7th Chelsea International Photography Competition is your chance to shine on a global stage! Selected photographers will showcase their work in a New York gallery in the heart of the Chelsea art district.
Eligibility
Digital, analog, phone images, and images taken with any camera are all accepted. Videos are not allowed.
The competition does not impose any restrictions as to the subject of the submitted photographs. The images may investigate any topic, from regional cultures and travel photography to commercial work and photojournalism.
Please note that all submitted images must be available for sale.
All entrants must be above the age of 18.
In the Professional Photography category, images that have been commissioned or acquired to be published for the first time in 2020 can also be entered, but only after the published date. You must be able to prove that this is the first time the work has been published.
Submission Requirements
Amateur Photography:
- Each photographer must submit at least one (1) image on any topic of their choice.
All images must be accompanied by a title.
Professional Photography:
- Each photographer must submit a minimum of five (5) images. The images may be part of a series or individual photographs.
- All entries must be accompanied by a title. You may also send in a series description (not mandatory).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards:
With over $55,000 in prizes, this competition is open to photographers of all levels, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals.
- Collective Exhibition – 30 photographers will be selected to exhibit in New York City
- Cash Prizes – 5 photographers will each receive a cash award of $500.
- The Art of Light Award, presented by Harlowe – One 1 selected photographer will receive an Avant Max Creator Kit (Midnight)
- Online Promotion – 5 photographers will have the chance to receive a year-long spotlight on ARTmine.com.
- Social Media Promotion – 5 photographers will be awarded one week of promotion during the competition exhibition on our social media platforms.
- Honorable Mention – 10 photographers will be awarded with an honorable mention which grants complimentary entry to the 8th Chelsea International Photography Competition.
Entry Fee:
- Amateur Photography:
There is a $45 entry fee for up to 7 images in this category. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional image.
- Professional Photography:
There is a $55 entry fee for up to 7 images in this category. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional image.
Location:
New York, United States
Timeline:
- Earlybird Deadline: 25 March 2025
- Final Deadline: 4 November 2025
Website Link: https://nyartcompetitions.com/photography/guidelines/
