OD Photo Prize 2025

An annual prize for emerging photographic artists

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Returning for its fifth year we are excited to announce OD Photo Prize is now open for submissions. An annual prize dedicated to discovering the next generation of photographic artists.
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This year’s Winner receives an increased cash prize as well as an exclusive interview with our media partner 1000 Words Magazine and exposure to our network of collectors and curators. The full Shortlist of artists will be invited to exhibit with Open Doors Gallery in London in November, as well as access to a long list of other awards and opportunities.

OD Photo Prize has no age barriers however all artists submitting must be working within the first ten years of their artistic practice. We also accept submissions by artistic collaboratives and duos.

There is no theme. Submissions must be in project form, accompanied by an artist statement that describes and gives context to the work being presented to us.

Prizes:

Grand Prize:
£2,000 prize
Includes £1500 cash prize supported by Open Doors Gallery
Includes £500 print credit supported by Metro Imaging
An exclusive interview will be presented on the 1000Words Magazine website in conjunction with the Winner announcement
Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
Listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
Exhibited in London as part of the OD Photo Prize group exhibition
2 x Runners-Up:

Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
Invited to be listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
Exhibited in London as part of the OD Photo Prize group exhibition
Metro Mentorship Award:

Tailored mentorship programme designed to support the awarded artist through any aspect of their career development which they deem vital
A unique opportunity to gain ongoing 1:1 advice and guidance from Professor Steve Macleod, Creative Director at Metro Imaging, to help nurture and expand their practice
Juror's Choice Awards:

Each member of the Jury will have the opportunity to select one artist from the Longlist that they feel deserves a special mention [and the opportunity to be exhibited at the OD Photo Prize exhibition]
InCadaques Award:

This year we are delighted to introduce the InCadaques Award
The founders and directors of this renowned Festival in Spain will select one artist from the Longlist to exhibit in some form at next year's Festival The form this presentation will take will depend on the nature of the work presented [so an exhibition, projection, installation etc.]
AJ Page Award:

The People's Choice award is for exceptional single images selected by Open Doors Gallery from this years Longlist of artists
The 10 artworks selected will be posted to the @odtakeovers feed and voted for in the comments by the public
At least one will then be included in the OD Photo Prize group exhibition and online show
New for 2025: Lürzer's Archive Profile+ Award

We're excited to introduce a new opportunity in partnership with Lürzer's Archive – the internationally respected platform spotlighting outstanding creative talent. This year, one artist selected from the OD Photo Prize Longlist will be awarded a complimentary Profile+ listing on Lürzer's Archive's global directory of creative professionals. This premium profile offers increased international visibility and access to a network of leading creatives, agencies, and industry decision-makers. It's a powerful platform to showcase your work and elevate your profile within the global creative community.

Shortlisted Artists will receive the following support and opportunities:

Having their work produced for a group exhibition hosted by Open Doors Gallery in London, Nov–Dec 2025
Exhibited in London and also online gaining exposure to the Open Doors Gallery collector base
Exhibition exposure to a substantial number of visual arts professionals and the media
Inclusion in the gallery website announcement and dedicated newsletter
Their projects viewed and considered by our panel of leading industry experts
Their work shared with our 100,000+ social media following
Inclusion in an ongoing community and support network facilitated by Open Doors Gallery

Eligibility:

No age limit | Only projects | Artists must be working within the first 10 years of their practise

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Through submitting your work to OD Photo Prize 2024, you give permission to Open Doors Gallery to highlight your entry online and on social media platforms. Only selected applications will be highlighted by Open Doors Gallery across social media platforms and the website. Please note that if your work is shared on any Open Doors Gallery platforms this does not mean that your work has or has not been selected for OD Photo Prize 2025 as successful applicants will be determined later (October 2025) after the works have been seen by the Jury.

Photographs and documentation of your entry may appear in Open Doors Gallery press and third-party documentation of OD Photo Prize 2025. All work remains the sole copyright of the entrant. By taking part in the open submission you agree for Picter to share your email with us, including promotional usage.

Theme:

Open Theme