The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is currently accepting submissions for its upcoming exhibition, Travel. This open call invites photographers from all backgrounds to submit up to 8 images that reflect their interpretation of the theme. Submissions can include a wide range of styles and subjects such as landscapes from places you have visited, portraits of people you have met, action shots of different modes of transport, or nature and wildlife photography. Travel does not have to mean distant destinations. Local journeys and everyday surroundings are equally welcome.
Selected photographers will have their work displayed in a four-week exhibition at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography. All chosen images will be professionally printed, mounted, and framed to a high standard. The work will also be included in a printed exhibition catalogue available for sale and featured on the gallery's online platform for three years. Participants will also be considered for Photographer of the Month.
The exhibition is open to all photographers. A fee is required to enter, but all rights remain with the photographer at all times. The deadline for submissions is 22 August 2025. For more information and to submit your work, visit the official website.
Deadline: 22 August 2025
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is inviting photographers to submit work for its Abandoned exhibition taking place in January 2026. The theme of abandonment can be interpreted in many ways, from physical places and objects that have been forgotten or left behind to emotional states of feeling lost or isolated. Photographers are encouraged to explore the theme in their own way and submit up to 8 images.
Selected works will be exhibited for four weeks in a professional gallery in Glasgow. All images will be printed and framed to a high industry standard. The exhibition will also be accompanied by a printed catalogue available for sale, and all work will remain on the gallery's website for three years. Participants may also have the chance to be named Photographer of the Month.
The open call is open to all photographers and requires an entry fee. Photographers retain full rights to their work at all times. The deadline for submissions is 22 August 2025. For more information and to enter, visit the official website.
Deadline: 22 August 2025
Allora Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for its upcoming online group exhibition titled Urban Poetry. This exhibition celebrates the hidden poetry and rhythm found within urban environments. Whether it is the interplay of light and architecture, fleeting street moments, vibrant graffiti, or the quiet beauty of urban nature, the gallery welcomes images that reveal the lyrical soul of city life.
Selected photographers will have their work showcased in a professionally curated online exhibition on Allora Gallery's website. Each participant will receive a digital certificate of participation and gain long-term visibility as their images remain in the gallery's online archive. This exhibition also offers the opportunity to join a growing international community of photographers.
The call is open to photographers of all levels and backgrounds and is free to enter. Photographers retain full copyright of their images at all times. The deadline for submissions is 25 August 2025. For more information and to enter, visit the official website.
Deadline: 25 August 2025
The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence, in collaboration with GOST Books, offers photographers the opportunity to publish a book of their work. The award is aimed at photographers with an in-depth project that is nearing completion and extensive enough to justify a book. The recipient will work closely with GOST's Director to produce a carefully edited selection of photographs and text. They will also have the chance to visit Italy to review the book proofs and make any necessary changes before publication.
The final book will be clothbound in hardback and distributed worldwide by GOST Books and their partners. Along with the book publication, the recipient will receive £5,000 to help complete their project, an expenses-paid trip to oversee printing in Verona, and exposure through social media, access to judges and advisors, and publication support from media partner The Guardian. Applicants must submit a short biography, a concise project description, and up to 40 representative images. AI-generated images are not allowed.
The award is open to photographers aged 18 and over, with no theme restrictions. There is an entry fee. The deadline for submissions is 1 September 2025. For full details and to apply, visit the official website.
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international competition for young photographers aged 24 or under, or those enrolled in a full-time photography course. Applicants must submit a portfolio of 12 images along with a clear proposal for a project they would pursue if awarded the grant. The application should include personal details, proof of student status if over 24, a project description, extended captions for each image, and follow the submission guidelines carefully.
The winner will receive £10,000 to support their chosen project, along with a one-year loan of Canon equipment to complete their work. Additional prizes include publication of images by The Guardian, inclusion in the Hamburg portfolio review, a year-long mentorship with an industry expert, an assignment from renowned photojournalist Giles Duley, conflict training, and body armour. Selected long-listed applicants will also have their work highlighted by the judging panel.
The grant is open to photographers who are 24 or younger in the year of entry, or those 25 and older who are enrolled full-time in a photographic course. There is no entry fee. The deadline for submissions is 1 September 2025. For full details and to apply, visit the official website.
Deadline: 1 September 2025
