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GRAYSCALE

CALL FOR ENTRY!

Before color, there was light and shadow. Black and white photography strips a scene to its essence, telling stories through contrast, texture, and form. We're seeking powerful monochromatic work for our first exhibition at Dusk Gallery. This is a group exhibition. Show us your most powerful work in black and white.

submission deadline:
november 20th, 2025

exhibition dates:
december 5th-26th

Be reminded before the submission deadline!

THIS WAY YOU'LL WON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO APPLY.

ACCEPTANCE & EXHIBITION DETAILS

26 images will be selected by our juror for exhibition at Dusk Gallery.

As part of your acceptance, the gallery covers the cost of professional printing and framing for all exhibited work. This includes:

  • One exhibition-quality print on Luster paper.

  • Custom framing in our signature 24”x24” black museum-quality frames.

  • Matting from our extensive collection of precut white mats to best fit your image. Common sizes include 11"x11", 10"x15", 11"x15", and 12"x15".

  • Our team will professionally adjust the size of your high-resolution file for optimal presentation within the mat, without cropping the original composition.

  • Following the exhibition, the physical print will be archived in our flat-file storage for six months.

  • Photographers retain all rights to their image.

  • If you choose to list your work for sale and an inquiry is made, you will be notified immediately.

  • Decode Gallery operates on a 50% commission model for any sales, with the remaining 50% going directly to the photographer.

  • Acceptance Notifications: Emailed within two weeks of the submission deadline.

  • High-Resolution JPGs Due: Within two days of receiving your acceptance email.

  • Opening Reception: December 5th.

PROSPECTUS

This call is open to photographers worldwide, both amateur and professional.

  • $40 USD for an entry of 5 images.
  • $45 USD for an entry of up to 10 images.

All fees contribute directly to the gallery's operational costs and are non-refundable.

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  • Your Work: The images are your own original work, and you own the rights. You are responsible for all content, including model releases.
  • Your Rights: You keep all ownership of your art.
  • Promotion: If accepted, we can use your image to promote the show online and in print, always with credit.
  • Our Emails: You'll join our list for future opportunities (opt-out anytime).
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Juror: Holly Hart

Holly Hart is a fine art photographer and the founder of Dusk Gallery. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally, and she brings this dual perspective as a creator and curator to the jurying process. She is dedicated to identifying and promoting compelling photographic work, a mission that lies at the heart of Dusk Gallery.

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