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Black and White 14 by Camelback Gallery returns as an international juried competition devoted entirely to monochrome visual art. Photography is accepted alongside painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, fiber and collage, with every submission required to work within black, white or gray tones. The final deadline is October 11, 2026, and award recipients will be announced on or before October 25.
The entry fee is $22 for one or two artworks, with artists allowed to enter more than once. Only award recipients are included in the three-month virtual group exhibition, with distinctions ranging from Best in Show and Gold Awards to Silver, Bronze and Finalist recognition. Best in Show also receives a cash award and additional promotion through Camelback Gallery and external art platforms.
The competition focuses on originality, technical execution, composition and overall impact. Photography can address any subject as long as the finished image remains monochromatic, making the call relevant to photographers following black and white photo contests. Find more of the best photography challenges on Deartline and consider this one for your 2026 calendar.
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Contest Prizes
The prize structure is centered on online exhibition and artist promotion, with a cash component for Best in Show.
- Best in Show: Cash award, main homepage slider promotion at Camelback Gallery, three-month virtual award exhibition, artist website link, artwork description and inspirational words on the extended exhibition page, entry into CB’s Artwork of the Year award, individual ArtWeek.com and Top Art Awards promotion, group announcement at TheArtGuide.com, individual Facebook and Instagram posts, Instagram Stories and an official award certificate.
- Gold Awards — up to 4: Three-month virtual exhibition, artist website link, inspirational words, individual-name listings at ArtWeek.com and TheArtGuide.com, individual social media posts, occasional Instagram boosts and an award certificate.
- Silver Awards — up to 8: Three-month virtual exhibition, artist link, artwork description and inspirational words, event listings, grouped Facebook and Instagram promotion and an award certificate.
- Bronze Awards: Virtual exhibition, artist URL, artwork description, event announcement, grouped Facebook promotion and an official award certificate.
- Finalist Awards: The number depends on total entries. Finalists receive virtual exhibition inclusion, artist link, artwork details, ArtWeek.com announcement, grouped Facebook promotion and an official award certificate.
All award recipients become part of the three-month virtual exhibition. Camelback Gallery does not sell artwork directly; buyer enquiries are passed to the artist.
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Categories
There are no separate subject categories. All entries must fit the black and white theme, using black, white or gray tones while remaining open in subject matter and visual approach.
The call accepts photography, painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, fiber, collage and other eligible visual media. For photographers, it functions as a black and white photography contest without restrictions on photographic genre. AI-created artwork is not accepted.
Dates and Entry Fees
| Event | Date |
| Submission Deadline | October 11, 2026 |
| Jury Selection | Begins 7 days after the final entry date |
| Awards Announced | On or before October 25, 2026 |
| Virtual Award Exhibition | 3 months |
Entry Fees:
- 1–2 images: $22.
- Additional submissions: Artists may enter more than once.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
How to Enter
Entries are submitted through the official Camelback Gallery competition form. If the online form cannot be used, the gallery also accepts submissions by email and can issue an invoice for payment by credit card or PayPal.
Files must be JPGs no larger than 3MB. Images should be professionally presented: properly cropped and without glare, frames or watermarks. Artwork information should include the title, size and medium, together with a short description or inspiration and any relevant website or social links.
About the Jury
Black and White 14 by Camelback Gallery is selected by two to three art-industry professionals. Camelback Gallery publishes a wider roster of artists, photographers and art professionals who serve on its jury panel, but the specific jurors assigned to this competition are not identified on the call page.
Selection considers the competition theme alongside originality, technical skill, quality, composition, value, technique, depth and overall visual impact. The jurors first determine which works enter the award exhibition and then vote on award positions. An artwork must receive at least one vote to appear in the final award exhibition.
Why Enter?
The appeal of Black and White 14 by Camelback Gallery lies in its combination of a tightly defined visual theme and broad choice of subject matter. Photography competes alongside several other visual media, but every selected work is united by monochrome presentation. That gives photographers room to enter portrait, landscape, street, still life, abstract or other imagery without adapting to a more restrictive subject brief.
The three-month exhibition also extends recognition beyond the initial awards announcement. Camelback Gallery combines its own online presentation with promotion through ArtWeek.com, TheArtGuide.com and social media, with different levels of visibility depending on the award received.
For photographers exploring trending photography challenges online, the competition is particularly relevant to those with finished monochrome work that can compete on composition, execution and visual impact without requiring a portfolio or series.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of the Black and White 14 by Camelback 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 competition is international and open to artists aged 18 or over.
- Files must be JPGs no larger than 3MB.
- Images must be professionally presented, with no glare, frames or watermarks.
- Artwork should preferably have been completed within the last three years.
- Nudity, profanity, political and sadistic artwork are not accepted for jury review.
- AI-created artwork is not accepted.
- Submitted work must be the artist’s original concept and design.
- Every entry must comply with the black, white or gray theme.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain copyright in their work without exception. By entering, they give Camelback Gallery non-exclusive permission to publish submitted artwork on CamelbackGallery.com and use it in marketing related to its art competitions.
Award-winning images may also be published on Facebook, Instagram and other art media outlets. Camelback Gallery may crop or resize images where necessary to meet publication requirements. Award-winning works remain in the gallery’s public archival exhibition catalogue for up to one year.
The gallery does not sell submitted artwork. If it receives an enquiry from a potential buyer, it connects that person directly with the artist.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
