Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery invites photographers to turn their lenses skyward (toward clouds, weather, light, and the vast dome above) and bring back work that feels both universal and deeply personal. Open worldwide and curated as an online exhibition, the call focuses on the sky as a shared presence that’s never quite the same twice. The submission deadline is December 20, 2025. Selected work will be presented in a virtual show, featured on the gallery’s website and social channels, and included in a downloadable catalogue with a certificate of participation. For those browsing photography challenges and contests this season, this one stands out for its simplicity and poetic focus: just you, your camera, and the open sky.
Photographers can email up to three JPGs along with a short bio, artist statement, and artwork details. Entry is free, and only selected artists pay a participation fee that varies depending on the number of works shown. Open to participants aged 18 and over, Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery is a space where photographers from anywhere can exhibit their work online, gain visibility, and take part in a themed showcase centered on one of the most timeless subjects in art: the sky itself.
Prizes
Instead of a tiered award system, Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery offers recognition through exhibition and visibility, benefits that often matter most to emerging and mid-career photographers looking to build their portfolios.
- Selected photographers: inclusion in a Virtual Online Exhibition.
- Selected photographers: a free PDF Exhibition Catalogue.
- Selected photographers: a Certificate of Recognition.
- Ongoing visibility: features on the gallery’s website (Artists page) and Instagram.
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Categories or Themes
The Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery open call doesn’t divide submissions into categories. The sky itself is the theme, interpreted broadly, from the quiet tones of twilight to dramatic weather or the meeting of sea and air.
Dates and Entry Fees
Deadline: December 20, 2025.
Entry Fees:
- Entry cost to apply: Free. Only selected artists pay a participation fee.
- Participation fee (if selected):
- £20 for one artwork.
- £30 for two artworks.
- £35 for three artworks.
Eligibility: Open to photographers worldwide aged 18 or older.
How to Enter:
Send up to three JPG images by mail, along with your full name, Instagram handle, short biography, artist statement, and artwork details (title, year, and price in GBP if applicable).
Why Enter Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery?
Every photographer, at some point, points their camera toward the sky. It’s familiar, yet impossible to repeat. Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery turns that instinct into an exhibition, one that values the diversity of how people experience and interpret what’s above us. Whether your work captures a clear blue expanse, the colors of dawn, or the turbulent edge of a storm, this open call gives it a place to be seen and appreciated.
What makes Our Sky by Carlotta Gallery appealing is its balance of accessibility and presentation. There’s no cost to apply, and selection leads to a professional online showcase with thoughtful curation and a permanent record through the downloadable catalogue. It’s about being part of a collective exhibition that links photographers through a simple yet powerful theme. For many artists, this kind of opportunity can be just as valuable as traditional awards.
As part of the gallery’s ongoing online program, the exhibition provides continued visibility on Carlotta Gallery’s website and Instagram. For photographers exploring best photography challenges online, this one offers a straightforward, creative way to share work with an international audience without complicated entry steps or heavy fees.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Our Sky by Carlotta 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
- Open worldwide; participants must be 18 or older.
- Submissions: up to three images per entrant; JPG format.
- Entry is free; a participation fee is required only if selected (based on number of works).
- Selected works will appear in the online exhibition, catalogue, and gallery’s social media.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Artists retain full copyright to their submitted works.
- By submitting, participants grant the gallery permission to display selected works in the online exhibition and to use images for promotional purposes related to the event.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
