Looking for a timely, high-visibility showcase? Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography could be your next exhibition credit. The Glasgow Gallery of Photography (GGOP) opens its doors from 5–28 March 2026, inviting women photographers worldwide to submit up to eight images for an open-themed exhibition that coincides with International Women’s Day. Submissions are free, selection notifications arrive by 5 November 2025, and chosen photographers pay a £48 participation fee that covers printing and installation. Selected works appear on the gallery walls in Glasgow, in an online gallery, and in a printed exhibition catalogue, with a digital participation certificate and a chance to be named Photographer of the Month.
The theme nods to the year’s International Women’s Day motto, “Give to Gain”, though entrants can submit any body of work that represents them as women photographers. There’s no category grid to navigate, which makes this an easy addition to your calendar alongside best photography challenges online listed on Deartline. File prep is straightforward while the gallery handles framing and prints at sizes suited to each image, typically 16×12, 18×12, or 12×12 inches.
The Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography Prizes
The value here is visibility and publication. Selected photographers receive a physical exhibition in Glasgow, an online gallery feature, and inclusion in a printed exhibition catalogue. Every participant also gets a digital certificate, and all selected entrants are considered for the gallery’s Photographer of the Month recognition, adding an extra spotlight after the show. These outcomes align well with exhibition prizes coveted by artists who want tangible resume builders.
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The Categories of the Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery
This call is open themed and limited to women only. That means photographers can submit work across genres: from portrait, documentary, and landscape to abstract or experimental. If you track open theme photo contests, this exhibition fits squarely in that space.
Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography Dates and Entry Fees
- Submission deadline: 31 October 2025.
- Acceptance notification: by 5 November 2025.
- Payment deadline: 19 November 2025.
- Exhibition dates: 5–28 March 2026.
Fees: Submission is free. If selected, a £48 participation fee covers printing, framing, installation, and de-installation. A discount is available if selected for both exhibitions in the same month.
How to Enter:
Submit 1–8 JPEG files (300 ppi, minimum 3000 px on the short edge). Name files Firstname-Surname plus number (e.g., Jane-Doe1). Send files together via Smash, SwissTransfer, WeTransfer, or Dropbox by email, and include your name, nationality/residence, and the exhibition title. The gallery prints at sizes suited to each image; frames belong to the gallery.
Why Enter Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography?
For emerging and established creators alike, this show delivers concrete exposure: a curated space in central Glasgow during a month that celebrates women’s voices, a permanent online record, print catalogue inclusion, and a potential post-exhibition feature. Because there are no categories, you can submit cohesive series or single images that best represent your practice without bending to narrow briefings. Planning your calendar? Deartline’s listings of more photo contest deadlines can help you map this exhibition alongside others throughout the year.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Women in Photography 2026 by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 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
Entrants must be the sole creators and copyright holders of submitted photographs, and images must not infringe privacy, trademarks, or any third-party rights. GGOP assumes no responsibility for incorrect or incomplete information displayed and is not liable for any technical or color rendering variations. Prints not marked for collection or donation are destroyed after the exhibition; works marked for collection are held one month after the show’s end, and pickup must be arranged by the deadline in the acceptance email. The gallery may choose print size and paper type suitable to the exhibition.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright remains with the artist during and after the exhibition. The gallery does not acquire royalties, high-definition files, or commercial rights and will not sell works without permission. However, by entering, artists grant GGOP the right to use images to promote the exhibition, display them on GGOP’s website and social channels, and include them in advertising and publications, always crediting the photographer and correcting any oversight if notified.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
