Carlotta Gallery is an online platform dedicated to showcasing the work of talented photographers from around the world. The gallery focuses on curating thoughtfully arranged virtual exhibitions across a variety of photography themes. It aims to offer artists an opportunity to display their work in innovative and engaging online spaces while providing visibility and recognition through social media exposure, exhibition catalogues, and a permanent online portfolio. The gallery emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity, welcoming photographers of all backgrounds to participate in its exhibitions and celebrate their creative contributions to the world of photography.

 

General Information for All Calls:

  • Eligibility: Open to photographers worldwide, 18 years or older.
  • Application Fee: Free to apply.
  • Participation Fee:
    • £15 for one artwork
    • £25 for two artworks
    • £35 for three artworks
  • Copyright & Usage: Artists retain copyright but grant permission for online display and use in promotional materials (including Instagram, Artplacer, and the gallery website).

 

Program Benefits:

  • Featured in a virtual exhibition
  • Free PDF of the exhibition catalogue
  • Certificate of Recognition
  • Social media exposure
  • Permanent online portfolio featuring the artist’s work and biography

 

1. “Fashioned” – A Fashion Photography Exhibition

Brief Description:
This exhibition seeks photographers to explore the dynamic relationship between fashion and photography, focusing on how clothing shapes identity and self-expression. The exhibition invites fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on fashion as an art form.

Submission Deadline: 1st of March 2025
How to Apply:
Email your application to photography.carlotta@gmail.com
Include:

  • Name, Instagram handle
  • Short biography and artist statement
  • Up to 3 images (JPG format)
  • Artwork details: Title, size, year, price (if applicable)

2. “Geometry” – An Architecture Photography Exhibition

Brief Description:
This exhibition invites photographers to study the relationship between geometry and architecture, highlighting the structure, symmetry, and rhythm in architectural design. It seeks to capture how space and form interact in both modern and classical design.

Submission Deadline: 1st of April 2025
How to Apply:
Email your application to photography.carlotta@gmail.com
Include:

  • Name, Instagram handle
  • Short biography and artist statement
  • Up to 3 images (JPG format)
  • Artwork details: Title, size, year, price (if applicable)

 

3. “Abstract” – An Abstract Photography Exhibition

Brief Description:
This exhibition invites photographers to delve into the conceptual realms of abstraction, exploring form, color, texture, and light. The exhibition aims to provoke thought and emotional resonance through perceptual ambiguity, celebrating the intellectual and emotional power of abstraction.

Submission Deadline: 1st of May 2025
How to Apply:
Email your application to photography.carlotta@gmail.com
Include:

  • Name, Instagram handle
  • Short biography and artist statement
  • Up to 3 images (JPG format)
  • Artwork details: Title, size, year, price (if applicable)

 

4. “Colours” – A Colour Photography Exhibition

Brief Description:
This open call invites photographers to explore the significance of color within photography, examining its psychological, cultural, and symbolic dimensions. The exhibition encourages works that express emotion, narrative, and identity through color.

Submission Deadline: 1st of June 2025
How to Apply:
Email your application to photography.carlotta@gmail.com
Include:

  • Name, Instagram handle
  • Short biography and artist statement
  • Up to 3 images (JPG format)
  • Artwork details: Title, size, year, price (if applicable)

 

5. “BY THE SEA” – A Sea Photography Exhibition

Brief Description:
This exhibition explores the sea as a source of fascination, delving into themes of stillness, energy, human connection, and environmental change. It invites photographers to capture the sea’s beauty, rhythm, and complexity through their lens.

Submission Deadline: 1st of July 2025
How to Apply:
Email your application to photography.carlotta@gmail.com
Include:

  • Name, Instagram handle
  • Short biography and artist statement
  • Up to 3 images (JPG format)
  • Artwork details: Title, size, year, price (if applicable)

 

Contact & Resources:

For submissions and inquiries, email:

 

Website link:

https://www.carlottagallery.co.uk/opencalls