The popular online art platform Booooooom.com brings back a significant opportunity for creators with the announcement of the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025. In collaboration again with print house Bookmobile, this international open call invites artists, illustrators, and photographers to submit proposals to have their work published as a standalone book or zine, entirely funded by the organizers. Expanding its scope this year, the award will select a total of nine distinct projects for free publication: six will be produced as full books, and three as smaller zines. This initiative targets creators who have a finalized, cohesive body of work ready for print.
The Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 evaluates submissions based on the strength and readiness of the proposed project. Entrants choose to submit either a ‘Book’ proposal, aimed at more substantial projects, or a ‘Zine’ proposal, suitable for smaller or more experimental collections. The primary reward is the production itself: six Book winners will receive 100 copies of their publication (up to 100 pages), while three Zine winners get 25 copies (up to 36 pages). A key aspect is that selected artists maintain complete creative control over the final design and layout, with Booooooom offering support if needed. This award can stand out among the best photography challenges online by offering a tangible product directly related to the artist’s own project.
Submissions for the 2025 award are due by June 6th, 2025. Accessibility is a feature, as anyone worldwide can submit one Zine proposal for free. Submitting a Book proposal requires either a Booooooom membership (which grants unlimited submissions) or a fee for non-members ($15 early bird until April 30th, then $20). Notifications are expected roughly 8-10 weeks post-deadline. The Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award offers a practical route to publication, removing the financial hurdles and production complexities, making it an attractive prospect for artists with print-ready projects seeking wider distribution or portfolio pieces.
The Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 Prizes
The prizes for the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 are distinctively practical, focusing entirely on the free production and delivery of the selected artists’ own publications. This partnership with Bookmobile offers significant value by covering costs typically borne by the artist.
There are two tiers of publication prizes awarded:
- Book Publication (6 Winners):
- Each winner gets their proposed project professionally published as a book.
- Quantity Received: 100 copies are printed and delivered to the artist at no cost.
- Book Specifications: Up to 100 pages; maximum size 10 inches x 10 inches.
- Proofing Process: Includes one round of physical proofs sent to the artist for approval.
- Design Control: The artist retains full authority over the book’s design and layout.
- Zine Publication (3 Winners):
- Each winner gets their proposed project professionally published as a zine.
- Quantity Received: 25 copies are printed and delivered to the artist at no cost.
- Zine Specifications: Up to 36 pages; size fixed at 5 inches x 7 inches.
- Proofing Process: Includes digital proofs sent to the artist for approval.
- Design Control: The artist retains full authority over the zine’s design and layout.
The significance of these prizes lies in providing artists with a finished, professionally printed product representing their work. These copies can be used for promotion, portfolio enhancement, direct sales, or distribution to galleries and contacts, effectively bypassing the often prohibitive costs of independent publishing.
Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
Artists interested in the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 should carefully note the following dates and fee structure.
| Event | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Submissions Open | March 25, 2025 (8:00 AM PST) |
| Early Bird Fee Deadline (Book Proposal) | April 30, 2025 |
| Final Submission Deadline | June 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PST) |
| Notification to All Entrants | Approximately within 75 days of deadline (est. mid/late August 2025) |
Entry Fees for Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025:
The cost to enter depends on the type of proposal and the entrant’s membership status with Booooooom:
- Zine Proposal:
- FREE for the first submission per person.
- Subsequent Zine proposals require Booooooom Membership.
- Book Proposal:
- Non-Members: $15 USD per proposal (if submitted by April 30, 2025) OR $20 USD per proposal (if submitted after April 30, 2025).
- Booooooom Members: Unlimited Book (and Zine) proposals are included with an active membership.
Payment for non-member Book proposals is processed during the online submission.
How to Enter
Follow these steps to submit your proposal:
- Go to the Booooooom.com website and find the 2025 Art & Photo Book Award open call page.
- Determine if your finished project is better suited as a Zine or Book proposal.
- Prepare your submission materials: Gather 10 high-quality JPEG images representing the project (max 2500px on longest side). Name files as `FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_##.JPG`. Write a brief description of the project’s focus.
- Select the correct submission option on the Booooooom page based on your choice (Zine or Book) and membership status.
- If submitting a Zine proposal (and it’s your first free one), use the designated free submission button.
- If submitting a Book proposal as a non-member, use the fee-based submission button and complete the payment ($15/$20).
- If you are a Booooooom member, log in and use the member submission button for unlimited entries (Zine or Book).
- Follow the instructions on the submission platform to upload the 10 images and enter your project description and contact information.
- Ensure your submission is complete before the deadline: June 6, 2025, 11:59 PM PST.
Why Enter Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025?
The Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 offers a unique and highly practical path to publication for artists and photographers. Its most significant appeal is the prize itself: receiving a professionally printed run of either 100 books or 25 zines featuring the artist’s own work, completely free of charge. This eliminates the often substantial financial investment required for self-publishing or small print runs. The partnership with Bookmobile assures quality production.
Furthermore, winners retain full creative control over the design and layout, ensuring the final product aligns with their artistic vision. The accessibility factor is also notable, with the option for anyone to submit a zine proposal for free. For those with a finalized, cohesive project they dream of seeing in print, this award provides a direct and cost-effective means to achieve that goal, making it a standout opportunity among the vast list of photography competitions and art calls.
Rules and Copyright for Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025
This section about the rules and image rights of the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 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
The Boooooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 is open internationally to individuals 18+. Submissions must represent a finished, cohesive project via 10 JPEG images (max 2500px, specific naming). One free Zine proposal per person is allowed; additional Zine or Book proposals require Booooooom membership or a per-proposal fee ($15/$20) for non-members submitting Book proposals. Deadline is June 6, 2025 (11:59 PM PST). Winners are notified approx. 75 days post-deadline. Booooooom covers standard shipping in US/Canada; international winners get up to $400 USD shipping credit (excluding proofs), but are responsible for import duties/taxes.
Copyright
Artists selected as winners for the Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award 2025 retain all original rights to their images. By accepting the prize, winners grant Booooooom.com and its partners a sub-license limited to displaying, publishing, promoting, and distributing the submitted images only as they pertain to promoting the 2025 Book Award winners (e.g., announcing winners online, showcasing the project). Usage for any other purpose requires explicit permission from the artist. Submitted images not selected are deleted and not used. Entrants agree to be added to the Booooooom newsletter.
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