Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery 2026 is calling for images that capture the speed, noise, and everyday drama of urban life, from towering architecture to the fleeting moments that disappear in a second. The deadline is January 29, 2026, and submissions are free, making this a timely option for photographers who want a clear theme and an exhibition-focused outcome without paying just to enter. For photographers browsing free photo competitions, this call stands out because the gallery’s main emphasis is on getting selected work physically shown.
After the deadline, selected photographers are scheduled to be announced on Monday February 2, 2026. The corresponding exhibition is set for Friday March 13 through Wednesday March 25, 2026, with more than 100 printed photographs expected to be exhibited. While entry is free, photographers whose work is chosen for display pay a participation fee for the exhibition, and the gallery covers production elements such as printing and presentation. The theme is cityscape photography in a broad sense, welcoming urban and public places and scenes of everyday life, especially those shaped by the city’s hectic pace.
For anyone comparing opportunities across Deartline, this Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery can sit nicely alongside similar photo challenges online, particularly for photographers who want a defined brief and a straightforward submission process. It can also appeal to artists exploring street photography contests and looking for an exhibition setting tied to a single theme.
Prizes
Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery is structured around selection for exhibition. The main “prize” is the opportunity for chosen images to be produced and presented as part of a group show, supported by the gallery’s exhibition infrastructure.
Selected photographers (printed exhibition option)
Chosen works are printed by the gallery (on 260 gsm paper) and included in the physical exhibition.
Selected photographers (digital screen option)
Some selected artists may be offered display on a 43-inch 4K digital screen with optimized color quality, as part of the exhibition presentation.
Online presentation
Artists chosen for the exhibition are also presented on the Blank Wall Gallery website, extending visibility beyond the physical show dates.
Collector contact facilitation
If there is interest in a work, the gallery will connect the collector and the artist directly. The gallery states it does not take commission from artists’ sales.
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Categories or Themes
This Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery does not list separate entry categories, it focuses on a single theme, cityscapes, interpreted through urban and public places and scenes of everyday life. Submissions may lean toward architecture, street moments, or the wider atmosphere of a city, but entries are evaluated within the same thematic call rather than split into brackets or divisions.
Dates and Entry Fees
The contest follows a clear timeline from submission deadline to announcement and then exhibition dates, with an important distinction between free entry and exhibitor participation fees.
- Submission deadline: January 29, 2026
- Choices announced: February 2, 2026
- Exhibition dates: March 13 – March 25, 2026
Entry fees:
Submission is free (up to 5 image files).
If selected for the exhibition:
Participation fee is €35 for printed display, or €15 if the work is displayed on the gallery’s digital screen.
How to Enter:
To submit, photographers email their entry with the email title set to the contest title they are entering (for example, “Cityscapes”.). In the email body, they include their name and country of origin, the contest title, and the titles of the photos matched to the corresponding file names.
Why Enter Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery?
Cityscapes by Blank Wall Gallery is built around a practical outcome: selection leads to exhibition presentation and online featuring. For photographers who prefer a free submission model, the structure is simple. entry is free, and only the artists who actually exhibit pay the exhibition participation fee.
The theme is narrow enough to guide editing and sequencing, but broad enough to allow different approaches, from strong built forms to everyday motion and public spaces. That gives it overlap with genres that many photographers already practice, including work that could also fit architecture or street approaches, without forcing entrants into separate category rules. And for photographers building a yearly plan, it can be considered alongside other calls listed among the best photography competitions to enter on Deartline.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Cityscapes by Blank Wall 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
Submission is digital only, with up to 5 files per photographer. The contest is open to photographers over 18. If selected for exhibition, artists agree to provide a high-resolution file suitable for printing upon request. The gallery notes standard presentation details for exhibited prints, including the use of white mat and a set of frame formats (including vertical, horizontal, square, and panoramic options).
Copyright and Image Usage
Entrants warrant that they own the copyright to the submitted photographs and that the images do not infringe third-party rights, including privacy and intellectual property. The contest states that copyright remains with the artist. At the same time, the gallery indicates that submitted works may be used for promotional and marketing purposes, including display on the gallery website and promotion of the exhibition, typically with photographer credit. The gallery also states it does not take commission on artists’ sales and will connect collectors with artists if interest is expressed.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
