Horizons by Allora Gallery is looking for photographs that live on the edge of the visible world, that precise line where earth meets sky and the familiar turns into possibility. This curated online group exhibition focuses on “horizons” as both a literal boundary (ocean lines, mountain ridges, city skylines) and a metaphor for exploration, distance, and the pull of “what’s next”. The submission deadline is 26 January 2026, with exhibition dates set for 9 February to 9 March 2026.
The call welcomes up to five images per photographer, with a technical format (JPEG files sized for online display). Submission is free, while selected photographers pay a participation fee of £15 (about €17 / $20). For photographers working with wide vistas, coastal lines, or skyline silhouettes, this can fit naturally alongside other landscape photography contests that reward strong composition and a sense of scale.
For photographers tracking opportunities through a photo contest calendar, this Horizons by Allora Gallery stands out for its tight theme and straightforward submission process. The practical outcome is an online exhibition feature, promotion through the gallery’s social channels, and a digital participation certificate for those selected.
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The Horizons by Allora Gallery Prizes
This open call is structured as a curated exhibition opportunity. Selected photographers receive the benefits below:
- Inclusion in a professionally curated online group exhibition hosted on Allora Gallery’s website.
- Social media promotion across Allora Gallery platforms during the exhibition period, giving the work an additional public-facing moment beyond the gallery page.
- A digital certificate of participation for selected exhibitors.
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The Categories of the Horizons by Allora Gallery
All submissions are considered under one theme: horizons. That can be approached through sweeping natural vistas, coastal lines where water meets sky, urban skylines cutting into cloud layers, desert or prairie edges or mountain ranges. Abstract interpretations are also relevant when the “horizon” is suggested through shape, light, or structure rather than geography.
Horizons by Allora Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
The Horizons by Allora Gallery key dates and costs are simple, with one important distinction between submitting and participating as an exhibitor.
- Deadline to submit: 26 January 2026
- Exhibition dates: 9 February – 9 March 2026
Submission fee: Free
Participation fee (if selected): £15 (approx. €17 / $20)
How to Enter:
Submissions are sent by email.
Up to 5 images (JPEG, 2000px wide, 4 MB or less each) should be included, along with name, country, website and/or Instagram, a short bio (max 100 words), and an artist statement (max 100 words). Use the subject line “Horizons Submission – [Your Name]”. File naming should follow “Name Surname – Title”.
About the Jury
The exhibition is curated by Oksana Bochina, founder of Allora Gallery. Submissions are reviewed as part of the gallery’s selection process, and the final choices are made through the curator’s review.
Why Enter Horizons by Allora Gallery?
This open call offers a focused brief that is easy to interpret but hard to perfect, which often helps strong images rise quickly. The theme invites big, readable compositions (sea-sky lines, ridgelines, skylines) while still leaving room for subtle, quiet frames where the “edge” is implied through light and shape.
Selection leads to a defined exhibition window, plus promotional visibility through the gallery’s channels. Photographers browsing Deartline for best photography challenges online may find this format useful when they want a theme-led call with clear deliverables and a set exhibition schedule.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Horizons by Allora 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
Submissions must follow the specific call guidelines for format and delivery, including image limits and file requirements. The gallery reserves the right to refuse submissions that do not meet the stated guidelines or are considered inappropriate. Selection decisions are final, and individual feedback is not provided for entries that are not selected.
By submitting, photographers agree to receive email communications related to the submission and gallery updates, with the option to unsubscribe.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright remains with the photographer. By submitting, photographers confirm they are the copyright holder and that the work does not infringe third-party rights. If identifiable people appear, the photographer is responsible for necessary permissions.
Photographers grant the gallery non-exclusive rights to display selected images on the website and social media for exhibition and promotion, to use them in direct promotional materials for the exhibition, and to keep an archive of exhibited works on the site. The gallery states it provides attribution and does not use images for commercial purposes beyond exhibition promotion without explicit permission.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
