Contents
Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery returns with a new international open call dedicated to places left behind by time. Photographers can submit images of empty houses, forgotten industrial sites, ruined structures and other abandoned spaces that preserve traces of the people and histories once connected to them. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, with selected work exhibited in Athens from January 15 to 27, 2027.
Submission is free for up to five photographs. Photographers chosen for the exhibition pay €35 if their image is printed or €15 if it is presented digitally, while Blank Wall Gallery handles the production of the physical show, including printing, framing, hanging and exhibition organization. For photographers comparing all photo competitions listed on Deartline, this call combines a focused architectural theme with a relatively low-risk route into a physical gallery exhibition.
Deartline Review
View full review
Prizes
Selected photographers take part in a two-week group exhibition at Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, with the gallery managing the production and presentation of the work.
- Physical exhibition: selected printed photographs are displayed at Blank Wall Gallery from January 15 to 27, 2027.
- Gallery production: the gallery provides printing on 260 gsm paper, framing, hanging, press materials, invitations, opening-night organization and exhibition supervision.
- Digital display: some selected photographers may have their work shown on a 43-inch 4K screen.
- Online presentation: selected artists are presented through the Blank Wall Gallery website.
- Sales contact: if a collector expresses interest in a work, the gallery connects the buyer directly with the photographer and does not charge the artist a sales commission.
Blank Wall Gallery states that its group exhibitions include more than 100 printed photographs, creating a substantial physical presentation
Related Photo Contests
Categories or Themes
There are no separate categories. The exhibition centers on abandoned buildings and the stories that remain within structures no longer used as they once were.
Entrants can photograph residential buildings, industrial spaces, institutional architecture, rural structures or other places shaped by abandonment, decay and changing patterns of human life. The gallery states that all means of photographic expression are accepted.
The subject naturally connects with architecture photography, while photographers approaching abandoned spaces through history, memory or social change may also find room for documentary photography and more conceptual interpretations.
Dates and Entry Fees
The Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery runs through December, with selection announced shortly after submissions close and the exhibition opening in Athens the following month.
| Key Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2026 | Submission deadline |
| December 12, 2026 | Selected works announced |
| January 15, 2027 | Exhibition opens |
| January 27, 2027 | Exhibition closes |
Entry Fees:
- Submission: free for up to 5 photographs.
- Printed exhibition work: €35 if selected.
- Digital-screen presentation: €15 if selected.
Photographers who are not selected do not pay a participation fee.
How to Enter
Entries are submitted digitally by email. Photographers may send up to five RGB JPG files, each sized to 1800 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi.
Files should follow the format lastname-firstname1.jpg, with subsequent images numbered accordingly. The email should identify the Abandoned Buildings call and include the photographer’s name, country of origin and the titles of the submitted photographs with their corresponding file names.
Photographers selected for a printed exhibition place must later provide a high-resolution file suitable for printing.
Why Enter Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery?
One of the strongest practical features of the Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery is that photographers can reach a physical international exhibition without first paying an entry fee or arranging the production and shipping of a finished print. The initial submission is digital and free, and photographers only pay once their work has been selected. Blank Wall Gallery then handles printing, framing, installation and the main logistics of presenting the photograph in Athens.
That structure is particularly useful for photographers based outside Greece, since producing and shipping framed work internationally can otherwise add considerably to the cost and complexity of an exhibition opportunity. The gallery’s no-commission approach to potential sales is another useful detail: if a collector shows interest, Blank Wall Gallery connects them directly with the photographer.
For photographers using Deartline to compare the best online photography awards and gallery opportunities, Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery offers a different proposition: a free initial submission followed by a professionally produced physical exhibition for selected work.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of Abandoned Buildings by Blank Wall Gallery 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
The call is open internationally to photographers aged 18 and over. Both amateur and professional photographers may participate, with a maximum of five files per entrant.
Submitted photographs must be the entrant’s own work and must not infringe copyright, privacy, trademark or other third-party rights. Where people appear in an image, the photographer is responsible for having the necessary permission.
The gallery does not currently publish a specific policy regarding AI-generated or AI-assisted photography for this call.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright and royalties remain with the photographer during and after the exhibition.
Blank Wall Gallery may use submitted images for promotional and marketing purposes, including promotion of the gallery and exhibition, presentation on its website and inclusion in exhibition-related materials. The terms state that photographers are credited when their images are used.
The gallery also states that it does not acquire commercial exploitation rights over exhibited works and does not gain ownership or disposal rights over the high-resolution files or exhibition prints. A 750-pixel version may be retained for use on the gallery website.
—
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
