CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Calling all photographers worldwide!
Thank you for your participation in the competition!
The 7th Chelsea International Photography Competition provides the selected participants the opportunity to exhibit at one of our New York spaces, located in the heart of the Chelsea art district. The sprawling and elegant street-level space attracts hundreds of visitors with its striking exterior.
With prizes valued over $55,000, the competition is open to photographers from around the world at any stage of their careers.
Enter 5 images for $45 Amateur category | $55 Professional category
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.
With over $55,000 in prizes, this competition is open to photographers of all levels, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals.
Take advantage of our Early Bird Promo
Enter before March 25, 2025 to get 7 images for the price of 5!
$45 (Amateur) | $55 (Professional)
EARLY BIRD PROMO!
Enter 5 images for just $49.50 (includes 10% off from the standard entry fee of $55). Add more images for an extra $5 each.
Apply promo code 2025CIFAC upon checkout.
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.
Read our guidelines to help you with your entry.
EARLY BIRD PROMO IS NOW OPEN
THE COMPETITION IS OPEN
Enter images for the price of 5
$45 (Amateur) | $55 (Professional)
$45 for 5 images (Amateur) | $55 for 5 images (Professional)
I was so thrilled to be able to attend the exhibition opening in person and meet many of the talented artists who were also selected for the exhibition. What a wonderful evening! Everyone working behind the scenes at Agora and NYAC were kind and professional, making the entire experience absolutely superb!
Heidi Margocsy, United States, 6th CIPC Selected Artist
[Support] was a very important thing for me because if you are thousands of kilometers away, it’s important that your questions are answered quickly and you always have the feeling of someone there to help you, and it was in every communication with the company. I felt safe in the contact with the staff.
Thomas Schlereth, Germany, 5th CIPC Selected Artist
I’m really extremely happy and I already think that the gallery is very, very beautiful. But I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of the whole team. I find that moreover, there’s a real benevolence, a kindness in all the exchanges. It was really nice. I have nothing but positive things to say.
Mathilde Troussard, France, 5th CIPC Selected Artist
I’ve been following the gallery since forever and honestly I’ve been trying to build up my nerve to apply for it. So this year, I was like “I’m gonna apply for that!” and we had some amazing judges so that was definitely another thing that was pushing me to apply.
Mahnoor Hussain, Pakistan / United States, 5th CIPC Selected Artist
Meet our Partners
The Chelsea International Photography Competition is grateful to its partners and sponsors for their support and collaboration.
They include AGI Fine Art, which provides exhibition opportunities and career guidance, ARTmine, an online fine art gallery and Agora Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Chelsea.
Eligibility
Who is an amateur photographer?
Amateur photographers are the ones who engage in photography for pleasure rather than for financial benefit. They enjoy photography on different levels, considering it a hobby.
Who is a professional photographer?
Professional photographers are the ones who run a profitable business, have a solid body of work, a number of publications in their name, and earn the majority of their income from photography.
Entry Fee
Amateur Photography:
There is a $45 entry fee for up to 5 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 5 images in this category. There will be a charge of $5 for each additional image.
Entry Material
Amateur Photography:
Each photographer must submit at least one 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 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).
Accepted Media
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.
If you have any further questions, send us an email at [email protected].
Meet our Jurors
Art submitted to the competition will be reviewed by a rotating panel of expert jurors, each representing a different field in the art world, ensuring a fair and balanced selection process.
Michelle Bogre
Educator, Copyright Lawyer, Documentary Photographer, and Author
New York
Michelle Bogre is an educator, copyright lawyer, documentary photographer, author, and Professor Emerita at Parsons School of Design in New York.
Andrew VanWickler
Visual Content Director, ABC News Digital
New York
Andrew has over 20 years experience working in visual storytelling as a photographer and designer. He currently leads Visual Content for ABC News.
Devin Allen
Award-Winning Photographer and Photojournalist
Maryland
Devin Allen is an international, award-winning photographer and artist who gained national attention when his photograph of the Baltimore Uprising was published on the cover of Time magazine.
EARLY BIRD PROMO IS NOW OPEN
THE COMPETITION IS OPEN
Enter 7 images for the price of 5
$45 (Amateur) | $55 (Professional)
$45 for 5 images (Amateur) | $55 for 5 images (Professional)
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