Dennis Freeman
The following list provides sample calls for entry into photographic competitions from a variety of sources. Some of these have a standing call for entries every month. Note that some of the providers have additional competitions on their websites.
Note: Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the contest or call for entry listed.
Please let me know if there are additional sources or types of competitions that you are interested in, but are not finding in our newsletter. Feel free to tell me in person or email me at dennisfreeman4510@msn.com
MPA 9th Annual Photography Contest
Submit your images from Sept 1 – 30. There are 4 categories to choose from, which are:
- Long Exposure
- Musical Story
- 4-Legged Animals
- Seasons
Use our club code: 9RS7K for discounts and your two free entries.
For more information (and contest updates) go to mdphotoalliance.org/2025-annual-photo-contest.
Smith Gallery (Johnson City, TX)
- ‘black/white’: Deadline Sept 15: asmithgallery.com/calls-for-entry/
Black Box Gallery (Portland, OR)
- ‘Framed: Trees and Water’, Deadline Sept 12: Black Box Gallery Calls for Entry
Gallery and Photographic Arts Center (MN)
- ‘The Interpretation of Dreams’, Deadline Sept 15: praxisgallery.com/calls-for-entry
New York Center For Photographic Art
- ‘Reflections’, Deadline Sept 14: www.nyc4pa.com
International Garden Photographer of the Year
- Various Categories & Deadlines: garden-photography-competition-categories
- https://igpoty.com/about
Maryland Zoo (in Baltimore)
- Monthly photo contest of zoo animals, Deadline: last day of the month marylandzoo.org
C&O Canal Trust
- Monthly Photo Contest: Deadline: last day of the month: canaltrust.org/news/photo-contest
Many many many PSA-Recognized Contests: psa-photo.org
Want to do your own digging?
Try these!