The 4th B&W Athens Photography 2025 is back, celebrating the timeless power of monochrome through an international exhibition in the heart of Athens. This annual event invites photographers to submit their finest black and white work, both digital and analogue, for the chance to be exhibited at Serafio, City of Athens. Submissions are free and open worldwide until December 17, 2025. Only selected participants pay a fee once their work is chosen. For those exploring opportunities beyond this one, discover similar photo challenges online curated by Deartline.
Each participant can send one submission containing between one and five photographs, choosing from a range of thematic categories. Selected works will be professionally printed, framed, and exhibited. With over 400 photographers expected to participate, the B&W Athens Photography continues to grow as a major meeting point for international black and white photography. Simple entry conditions, curated visibility, and zero upfront fees make it one of the most accessible opportunities of its kind in Europe.
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Prizes
The contest rewards photographers with exhibition visibility. Those selected will receive:
- An exhibition of their work at Serafio, City of Athens.
- Professional printing on 260 gsm paper, framing, hanging, and supervision handled by the organizers.
- Promotion of their work through press releases, event invitations, and exhibition materials, ensuring professional exposure.
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Categories or Themes
The B&W Athens Photography 2025 uses sixteen defined categories for black and white work. Entrants may submit one to five images across any of the following:
- Analogue Photography – Film-based work.
- Cityscape – Urban scenes and the character of the city.
- Fine Art – Personal, author-driven approaches.
- Street Photography – Candid moments and urban life.
- Landscape – Natural or human-altered vistas.
- Nude – Studies of the human body.
- Photomanipulation – Digitally altered compositions.
- Portraits – People, expression, and presence.
- Wildlife – Animals in their habitats.
- Abstract – Non-literal form and texture.
- Architecture – Buildings, structures, and design.
- Conceptual – Images built around an idea.
- Documentary – Real-world narratives and contexts.
- Micro (Macro) – Close-up and magnified detail.
- Nature – Natural elements and environments.
- Panoramic – Wide-format images.
Dates and Entry Fees
Submission Deadline: December 17, 2025
Submission Cost: Free
Participation Fee (if selected): €43 (fixed, regardless of how many photographs are chosen).
How to Enter
Each photographer may submit a single entry with one to five photographs for this 4th B&W Athens Photography. Send your images via email including your name, nationality, chosen categories, and image titles. Files should be in JPG/RGB format, 1,200 pixels on the long side at 72 dpi. Name each file using the format: firstname-lastname-nationality-category-1.jpg. Selected artists will later be asked for high-resolution files for printing.
About the Jury
All entries are reviewed by the curatorial team of Blank Wall Gallery, known for organizing international photography exhibitions. The team oversees the selection process, exhibition layout, and final presentation. Decisions by the gallery are final and based on artistic merit and coherence within the exhibition’s theme.
Why Enter 4th B&W Athens Photography 2025?
For photographers seeking professional exposure, this contest offers one of the most direct paths to an international exhibition. The combination of free entry, curated selection, and a guaranteed gallery presentation makes it both affordable and rewarding. Every chosen photographer gains tangible visibility: a printed and framed exhibition piece in a central Athens venue, plus promotion through gallery channels and media outreach.
The 4th B&W Athens Photography 2025 also stands out for its focus on monochrome work across multiple genres, from portrait and documentary to fine art and street photography. For many participants, it’s an opportunity to move beyond digital sharing and see their work professionally presented in a physical space, an essential step in building a credible portfolio.
Whether you’re emerging or established, exhibiting through a gallery like Blank Wall can strengthen your international presence and open doors to future shows. And for those exploring other opportunities, Deartline features most popular photo challenges online where you can continue expanding your creative reach.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the 4th B&W Athens Photography 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
Participants must be 18 years or older. Each photographer may make only one submission of one to five images. Late entries received after December 17, 2025, will not be considered. There is no submission fee; only selected photographers pay the participation fee. All selections are final and made by Blank Wall Gallery.
Copyright and Image Usage
All copyrights remain with the photographer. The organizers retain limited rights to use selected images for event promotion and publicity, always with proper credit to the artist. Images are printed exclusively for exhibition purposes and are not sold or reproduced without consent. Entrants must ensure that all works submitted are their own and that any identifiable subjects have granted permission.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
