Color/less by Cambridge Photography Gallery takes a simple prompt and leaves plenty of room to play with it. “COLOR/less” can be loud or quiet, saturated or barely there, or even a monochrome image where the absence of color is the whole point. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026, and selected work will appear in a curated online exhibition on the Cambridge Photography Gallery website from April 10 to April 25, 2026.
Selected artists will be shown in the online exhibition and receive a dedicated Instagram post from the gallery. Each selected participant will also get a digital certificate confirming inclusion. The organizers also note that participants will receive guaranteed consideration for a future physical exhibition they aim to produce in 2026. For photographers browsing photography contests listed on Deartline, the benefits and timeline are clearly laid out from the start.
While there is no fee to submit, selected photographers are asked to pay a participation fee. The theme welcomes many approaches, including black and white work, so photographers can treat “COLOR/less” as a wide brief rather than a narrow category. Submissions can be a single image or a series, which makes it flexible for different kinds of portfolios.
Prizes
Color/less by Cambridge Photography Gallery focuses on curated display and profile features.
Selected Artists.
Selected work will be presented in a curated online exhibition hosted on the Cambridge Photography Gallery website (April 10 to April 25, 2026). Each participating artist will receive a dedicated post on the gallery’s Instagram account (the gallery notes 700+ engaged followers) and a digital certificate of participation.
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Categories or Themes
The open call does not list formal categories. Entries can be single images or series, and the theme is “COLOR/less”. The organizers frame it as an exploration of color and its absence, where color can shape atmosphere, define space, or carry emotional tone, while a reduced palette or monochrome approach can do the same through restraint. The theme can also suit work with a more idea-led structure, similar to what appears in conceptual photography competitions.
Dates and Entry Fees
This call has a clear deadline and fixed exhibition dates, which helps with planning and editing.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Online exhibition dates | April 10 to April 25, 2026 |
Fees:
No fee to submit. If selected, a participation fee of £15 applies.
How to Enter
Submissions are sent by email. The email should include the entrant’s name, country, and the title of the work. A short description, a website or Instagram link, and an artist statement or bio are optional. Images can be attached or shared via a downloadable cloud link (for example, Google Drive or Swisstransfer). The organizers ask entrants to make sure files can be downloaded without requesting access, and note that file names and dimensions are flexible as long as they work for online display.
Why Enter Color/less by Cambridge Photography Gallery?
This call works well for photographers who want a theme that shapes a submission without forcing a single style. “COLOR/less” can be approached through palette, mood, lighting, or deliberate limitation, and the option to enter a single image or a series makes it suitable for both one-off images and ongoing projects.
The main value is in curated presentation. Selected artists receive a fixed-date online exhibition slot, a dedicated Instagram feature from the gallery, and a digital certificate. The gallery also mentions guaranteed consideration for a future physical exhibition planned for 2026. For photographers comparing opportunities on Deartline, it is another call featured in the best photography contests listings focused on curated exhibition opportunities.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Color/less by Cambridge Photography Gallery 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
Selection: Submitting work does not guarantee inclusion. Selection decisions are final and made at the discretion of the curatorial team.
Fees: The organizers may charge fees and describe them as non-refundable except where required by law. Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers.
Prohibited content: The platform reserves the right to reject or remove content that is illegal, infringing, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, harmful, or otherwise violates the stated rules.
Liability and availability: Services are provided “as is”, without guarantees of uninterrupted availability, and liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.
Governing law: The terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, with disputes subject to the courts of England and Wales.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright: Artists retain full copyright to their work.
License to the organizer: By submitting, artists grant a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license for Cambridge Photography Gallery to display the work in exhibitions and publish it on the website, social media, and promotional materials, with attribution.
Permissions: Entrants confirm they own the rights or have obtained necessary permissions, and that the work does not infringe third-party rights.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
