Awards, prizes & benefits
- 01Collective Exhibition 30 photographers30 photographers will be selected to exhibit at Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea.
- 02Cash Prizes $500 each5 photographers will each receive a cash award of $500.
- 03The Art of Light Award By HarlowePresented by Harlowe: one photographer receives an Avant Max Creator Kit.
- 04Online Promotion ARTmine · 1 year5 photographers will receive a year-long spotlight on ARTmine.com.
- 05Social Media Promotion During the exhibition5 photographers awarded one week of promotion on our social media platforms.
- 06Honorable Mention Free 9th CIPC entry10 photographers receive an honorable mention and a complimentary entry to the 9th CIPC.
From the 7th edition
One work per selected photographer.
Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York
Where selected photographers exhibit.
Jury
Work is reviewed by a rotating panel of expert jurors.
Alison Morley is a photography coach, photobook editor and educator.
Roy Schweiger, a photographer and director based in New York, has an unwavering fascination with the human face.
Deputy Director of Photography at The Washington Post.
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From past participants
“It has always been a dream of mine to exhibit in New York City and have the chance to show so many people my work. I was really, really honored to be chosen.”
“Being able to display my work in New York at Agora Gallery was the icing on the cake. I was extremely excited to be part of this creative community.”
“Seeing my work in this space is really amazing. I’ve always wanted to exhibit my work in a physical medium, and I feel like this space is really beautiful.”
“Being in this juried competition goes a long way in building confidence in your work as a photographer, gaining international exposure, meeting other artists and the opportunity to exhibit in the fabulous Agora Gallery!”
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