Call Description

RED: The Power of Red

Call Type: Photography
Eligibility: International
Exhibition Type: Online
Entry Fee: $25
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Notification Date: March 10, 2026
Exhibition Dates: March 20 – May 20, 2026

Red is rarely neutral. It warns, seduces, remembers, and refuses to be ignored.
This exhibition invites photographers to explore red not as decoration or symbol, but as presence—felt, lived, and intentional.

We are seeking color photographs in which red plays an essential role in the emotional, conceptual, or visual structure of the image. Interpretations may be bold or restrained, intimate or expansive, but should reflect a deliberate and thoughtful engagement with the theme.

This is not a call for spectacle or cliché. We are interested in photographs where red emerges naturally from the artist’s way of seeing.

Awards

First Place: $500 cash award + solo online exhibition

Second Place: $300 cash award

Third Place: $200 cash award

Additional juror awards and honorable mentions will receive free inclusion in the exhibition catalog.

Juror

John Manno
Director & Curator, Decagon Gallery
Brooklyn, New York

Application Requirements

• Work: Submit up to 10 images that you believe capture the essence of the "Red" theme.
• Format: JPEG or JPG, minimum size 2100 px on the longest side.
• Entry Fee: $25 for up to 4 images, $4 for each additional image.
• Deadline: All entries must be received by February 28, 2026
• Online Exhibition Dates: March 20, 2026 through May 20, 2026 then archived on our gallery

About the Gallery

Decagon Gallery is an online photography gallery dedicated to thoughtful, contemporary photographic work by artists worldwide. The gallery emphasizes strong curatorial vision, professional presentation, and meaningful engagement with photographers at all stages of their careers.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to photographers worldwide, 18 years and older.
Only color photography will be considered.