Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 returns in April with an exhibition devoted to the expressive possibilities of photography without a full color palette. The exhibition brings together images that use light, shadow, texture, and composition to shape their subjects. Submissions close on November 20, 2026.

Traditional black and white photographs, sepia images, cyanotypes, and other monochromatic approaches are all welcome, with no restrictions on subject matter. Photographers can submit up to eight images for consideration, and applying is free. Selected participants pay a £50 exhibition fee, which includes printing and displaying their work at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography. For those exploring black and white photography contests, Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery offers an opportunity to present images developed through a wide range of tonal and photographic techniques.

Selected photographs will be exhibited in Glasgow and featured in an online gallery and exhibition catalogue. Participants also receive a digital certificate, photographs of their installed work, and video documentation shared through the gallery’s social media channels. Every exhibiting photographer is automatically considered for the gallery’s Photographer of the Month recognition. For anyone browsing  popular photo challenges online on Deartline, this is a good example of a themed exhibition where the work is physically produced and shown.

Prizes

Photographers selected for Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery 2027 will have their work presented in an exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, accompanied by online publication, exhibition documentation, and consideration for the gallery’s Photographer of the Month recognition.

• Physical exhibition: Selected photographs are printed, framed, and displayed at the gallery in Glasgow during April 2027. The gallery manages the printing and presentation of the work.
• Online gallery: Exhibited images are also featured in an online exhibition on the gallery’s website.
• Exhibition catalogue: Participating photographs are included in the exhibition catalogue, providing a published record of the show.
• Digital certificate: Each participating photographer receives a digital certificate before the exhibition opens.
• Exhibition photography: The gallery photographs selected work after installation and shares the images with participants by email and through social media.
• Video documentation: Exhibited photographs are filmed, with videos shared on the gallery’s social media channels.
• Photographer of the Month: All selected participants are automatically put forward for consideration for this gallery recognition.

Categories or Themes

Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 follows an open theme, with one central requirement: the submitted photographs must be monochromatic. Subjects may range from portraits and architecture to landscapes, street scenes, still life, and abstract compositions.

The gallery accepts traditional black and white photography alongside alternative monochromatic treatments, including sepia and cyanotypes. This allows photographers to explore the relationship between tone, subject, and composition through different photographic processes.

Dates and Entry Fees

The submission period begins in October 2026, with the selected photographs scheduled for exhibition in April 2027.

Entry fees and participation:

• Submission fee: Free for up to eight photographs.
• Exhibition participation fee: £50, only if selected.

How to Enter

Applicants may submit between one and eight JPEG photographs. Images must be prepared at 300ppi, with a minimum of 3000 pixels on the shortest side.

Files should be named using the photographer’s name, following the format Firstname-Surname1, Firstname-Surname2, and so on. All images must be submitted together using Smash, WeTransfer, or Dropbox, with the transfer sent by email. The gallery asks photographers to avoid sending the images as regular email attachments.

The submission message should include the photographer’s name, nationality or country of residence, the exhibition title “Monochrome”, image titles where applicable, and any website or social media links intended for use by the gallery.

Selected photographers and those placed on the reserve list will be notified by email. The gallery does not send individual notifications to unsuccessful applicants.

Why Enter Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography?

The central feature of Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 is the way the gallery brings photographs from digital submissions into a physical exhibition. Printing, framing, and installation are managed by the organizer, creating a consistent presentation while allowing photographers to concentrate on selecting work that fits the theme.

The opportunity also provides several forms of documentation. Photographs of the installed prints, video footage, an online exhibition, and catalogue inclusion give participating artists materials that can form part of their professional portfolios. The Photographer of the Month consideration adds another possibility for recognition through the gallery.

Its open subject allows photographers working in different genres to participate through a shared visual approach. This gives the exhibition a particular focus on how monochromatic techniques influence the interpretation of an image. For photographers browsing Deartline’s list of photography competitions, Monochrome combines this creative flexibility with an established gallery presentation format and a defined set of exhibition benefits.

Rules and Copyright

We reviewed the official rules of the Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 to summarize the key participation requirements, copyright terms and image usage conditions. Before entering, we recommend checking the complete rules published by the organizer.

Rules

• Entrants must be the creators and copyright owners of their submitted photographs.
• Images must respect third-party intellectual property, privacy, and other applicable rights.
• The gallery determines print sizes, paper types, and presentation formats for the exhibition.
• Selected photographers who accept their place must pay the £50 participation fee.
• Exhibition prints may be collected or donated by arrangement. The gallery destroys prints not designated for collection or donation after the exhibition.
• Prints reserved for collection are held for one month after the exhibition closes. Uncollected prints may then be destroyed.

Copyright and Image Usage

Photographers retain copyright ownership of their work during and after the exhibition. The gallery’s terms establish that ownership and royalties remain with the creators.

By submitting, photographers grant the gallery permission to use their images for promotional purposes, including exhibition publicity, website display, social media, advertising, and publications. This permission applies to submitted photographs, and the published terms do not specify its duration.

The gallery states that photographs used in its materials will carry photographer credits, with corrections made where necessary. The gallery may only sell a photographer’s work with that photographer’s permission.

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