Kolga Tbilisi Photo is the largest and most prestigious photography competition in Georgia, running from February 10, 2025, to March 15, 2025. It offers photographers worldwide an opportunity to showcase their work and compete for cash prizes. The contest culminates in an exhibition starting on May 2, 2025, with winners announced on the same day.
Information & Application Details:
- Application period: February 10, 2025, to March 15, 2025
Categories:
- Documentary Series (6–12 photos)
- Reportage (6–12 photos)
- Conceptual Photo Project (6–12 photos, AI-generated works allowed)
- Best One-Shot (Single Image) (up to 10 images)
- Mobile Photo (One Shot) (up to 10 images)
Eligibility:
- Open to photographers worldwide, with no age restrictions.
- Applicants can participate in multiple categories.
How to Apply:
- Register online and pay the entry fee.
- Upload images via your profile page.
- For series entries, provide a title and a concept description (max 900 characters).
- Edit submissions any time before the deadline (March 15, 2025).
Submission Requirements:
- Image resolution: 3500 pixels (for main categories)
- Mobile photos: 1500 pixels wide minimum
- File format: JPEG (max quality)
- Entry fee: $30 (non-refundable)
- Payment via credit card or PayPal (no wire transfers, checks, or Western Union)
Selection Process:
- The international jury will review submissions and announce winners:
- April 5, 2025: Winners notified via email
- May 2, 2025: Public announcement and award ceremony
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Jury Members:
- Nigel Dickinson (UK)
- Tina Schelhorn (Germany)
- Wolfgang Zurborn (Germany)
- Richard Bram (USA)
- Dina Oganova (Georgia)
- Vince Cianni (USA)
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Cash prizes & global recognition
- Featured in the Kolga Tbilisi Photo Week online catalog
- Potential inclusion in advertising campaigns and printed media
- Local and international exhibition opportunities
- Kolga Award: $6,000
- Category Prizes:
- Documentary Series: $1,500
- Reportage: $1,500
- Conceptual Photo Project: $1,500
- Best One-Shot: $1,000
- Mobile Photo (One Shot): $500
Contact & Resources:
- Email: contest@kolga.ge / info@kolga.ge
- Location: 7 str. Cotton Row, Business Center Mantashev Rows, Tbilisi, Georgia
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