Framed- Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery

Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery

Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery

Deadline

12/09/2025    
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Entry:
$40 (up to 5 photos)
Prize:
Exhibition

Site

blackboxgallery.com

Contest Type

Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery brings two elemental subjects into one curated call—an exhibition dedicated to images where trees and water meet, clash or quietly coexist. The deadline is September 12, 2025, and selected work will be shown during October 1–25, 2025. Photographers can submit up to five images per entry, with a juried selection split between the physical gallery and an online annex, and all chosen photographs included in a printed catalog. If you’re browsing the top photography challenges to participate on Deartline, this themed show is a timely addition.

The theme is straightforward and evocative: “Trees and Water”. From calm reflections to storm-driven seas, the brief favors clarity of idea over category. On the awards side, the juror will select 26 photographs for exhibition at the gallery and 50 additional photographs for the online annex; all 76 will be published in a catalog. The gallery covers printing, matting and framing for selected artists, keeping the process simple and exhibition-ready.

Entry is $40 per submission (up to five photos), paid via PayPal, followed by an email application. Notifications go out 7–10 days after the deadline. For photographers seeking clear and concrete opportunities, this call for entries stands out for its practical structure and production support. It also aligns well with nature photography competitions and landscape photo contests audiences looking for focused, exhibition-driven opportunities.

The Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery Prizes

Selected works are showcased in two complementary formats, ensuring visibility for a broad cohort of photographers.

  • Juror’s Selection for Gallery Exhibition (26 works): Printed, matted and framed by the gallery for display during the show dates.
  • Juror’s Selection for Online Annex (50 works): Featured in the gallery’s online space alongside the physical show.
  • Catalog Publication (all selected works): Every exhibited and annex image appears in a printed catalog available via Blurb Books.
  • Professional Production Provided: Free printing, matting and framing for accepted artists; potential sales managed by the gallery with standard commission.

Exhibition and publication are the core outcomes here, aligned with applicants seeking real-world display and a tangible record of inclusion.

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The Categories of the Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery

There are no explicit categories. The single theme “Trees and Water” invites a wide range of interpretations—coastal horizons, river systems, snow or rain scenes, arboreal silhouettes and canopies.

Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery Dates and Entry Fees

  • Deadline: September 12, 2025
  • Exhibition: October 1–25, 2025
  • Notification: 7–10 days after the deadline

Entry Fee: $40 per entry (includes up to 5 photos).

How to Enter:

To submit your work, first pay the entry fee via PayPal. Then, send an email with the subject line “Framed: Trees and Water”. In the body of the email, include your name, the exhibition name, your Instagram handle (optional), and a list of your photo titles with their corresponding file names. Attach up to five Jpeg images, each sized to 1200 pixels on the longest side.

About the Jury

The juror for this exhibition is Todd Johnson, the founder and director of Black Box Gallery. Todd holds an MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute and has over 25 years of experience in arts education and administration. He has served as a portfolio reviewer for prestigious organizations like Photolucida and Critical Mass and has curated numerous exhibitions. His deep involvement in the photography community ensures that all submissions will be reviewed with a professional and experienced eye.

Why Enter Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery?

This call offers a clear path to public presentation through a curated gallery show and a companion online annex, plus inclusion in a printed catalog that documents the full program. Printing, matting and framing are handled by the organizer, simplifying logistics for accepted photographers. For creators focused on themed, exhibition-forward opportunities, and exploring subjects common to nature photography competitions, it is a straightforward route to visibility, portfolio development and more photography awards and recognition.

This section about the rules and image rights of the Framed: Trees and Water by Black Box Gallery has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.

Rules

Accepted photographers provide a high-resolution TIFF or JPEG for the gallery to print. The gallery manages professional production (free printing, matting and framing) in standard frame/mat sizes. Notifications go out 7–10 days after the deadline. A 50% commission applies to sales; works may alternatively be marked not for sale. Only one exhibition print is produced from the submitted file for the run of show.

Copyright and Image Usage

All rights remain with the photographer. The single exhibition print is retained in the gallery’s flat files after the show for potential promotion to collectors, curators and the public, then shredded after five years. No sale or additional printing occurs without the photographer’s prior consent and agreement.

For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.

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