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RED

Presence, Pulse, Meaning

Decagon Gallery   /   Deadline: 02/28/26

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RED-Presence, Pulse, Meaning
An online photography competition

Red is more than a color. It is a visual heartbeat: the echo of memory, the weight of emotion, the trace of presence that refuses simplicity. It can scream or whisper. It can be restraint as much as intensity. In this exhibition, we're not looking for spectacle—we want images where red emerges as something lived, felt, and personal.

Key Dates:
Deadline February 28
Notification of Acceptance March 20​
Exhibition Launch March 20 — May 20

Entry Fees
One image: $5 or
up to 4 images: $25
Additional images (after 4): $4 each
Bonus: Submit 8 and receive 2 extra entries free (up to 10 total).

Location

Online

Fees

$5

Eligibility

All photographers over 18 worldwide

Requirements

Format your files as JPEG or JPG, 72 dpi, minimum size 2100 px on the longest side.

Awards

First Place $500 plus a solo online exhibition
Second Place $300
Third Place $200
Additional juror awards and honorable mentions
All accepted entries published in a printed catalog and a video on our YouTube channel
Digital Badges and Certificates of Participation

Evaluation Criteria

Photographs will be evaluated by the juror for their aesthetic quality and adherence to the theme.

Contact Information

John Manno
Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY

W: https://decagongallery.link/red-spe
E: info@decagongallery.com