Organizer
New York Art Competitions

Location
Chelsea art district, New York City

Deadline

• Submission Deadline: November 4, 2025
• Winners Announced: December 9, 2025

Competition Category
Photography (no thematic limitations, including fine art, commercial, documentary, experimental photography)

Eligibility
Photographers worldwide over 18 years old (both amateur and professional photographers)

Entry Fee

• Amateur: $45 (5 images)
• Professional: $55 (5 images)
• Additional images: $5 per image

Prizes/Awards
Total prizes valued over $55,000 including:

• Group exhibition in New York for 30 selected photographers
• $500 cash prizes for 5 photographers
• The Art of Light Award: Avant Max Creator Kit
• Online feature on ARTmine.com for 5 photographers (one year)
• Social media promotion for 5 photographers
• 10 honorable mentions with complimentary entry to next competition

Core Introduction
The 7th Chelsea International Photography Competition 2025 provides a significant platform for global photographers, offering winners the opportunity to exhibit their work in professional gallery spaces in New York's Chelsea art district . The competition imposes no thematic restrictions and accepts various formats including digital, analog, and phone photography, but does not accept videos . The jury comprises renowned professionals from the photography world, including Michelle Bogre, Andrew VanWickler, and Devin Allen . All submitted images must be available for sale, and artists receive 60% of the sale price if their work is sold during the exhibition .