Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery is a call built for photographers who love visual density. The brief is simple and bold: pack the picture space with intention (layered compositions, intersecting lines, patterns and textures that brim with energy). The deadline is November 10, 2025, with selected work shown in Middlebury, Vermont from January 2 to 31, 2026. Entry starts at $39 for five images, with $6 per additional image. If you follow Deartline’s catalog of photography competitions, this one is a clear fit for makers who thrive on complexity.
The juror, Dallas Crow, will choose up to 35 photographs for the gallery exhibition and another 40 for an online gallery presentation. All selected images are reproduced in a catalog, remain archived on the PhotoPlace Gallery website and receive social promotion with links back to each photographer’s URL. Prints for the physical show are due December 19, 2025.
In short, Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery offers tangible outcomes on a clear schedule with straightforward fees. It is a concise opportunity for photographers who want their most intricate images to be seen, published and archived.
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The Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery Prizes
Selections include:
- Up to 35 photographs exhibited in PhotoPlace Gallery’s Exhibition Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont.
- Another 40 photographs presented in the Online Gallery.
- All selected images reproduced in an exhibition catalog, archived permanently on the PhotoPlace Gallery website and promoted on social media with links to each photographer’s site.
These outcomes align with exhibition and publication prizes that can boost a portfolio’s visibility.
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The Categories of the Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery
The central theme is “filling the frame”, prioritizing dense, layered composition. This can encompass city scenes akin to street, intricate table setups related to still life, and even abstract approaches, provided they serve the theme.
Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
The timeline and fee structure are straightforward and consistent across PhotoPlace calls.
- Deadline for submissions: November 10, 2025
- Prints due for selected works: December 19, 2025
- Exhibition dates: January 2 – 31, 2026 (PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont)
Entry fees:
- $39 for 5 images
- $6 for each additional image
How to Enter:
Create an account on the PhotoPlace submissions portal, upload JPG/JPEG files (up to 5MB, ~2100px on the long side recommended, sRGB), and complete payment. Jurying is blind. After notification, artists selected for the Exhibition Gallery either ship a print or use the gallery’s $55 in-house print service (optional $25 return shipping).
About the Jury
Juror: Dallas Crow.
Based in Atlanta, he is a teacher, photographer and writer with international exhibition credits and prior experience jurying multiple themed shows. His background includes solo exhibitions and a record of curating composition-driven projects, aligning closely with this theme.
Why Enter Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace Gallery?
The brief invites images that test the edge of compositional control, how close to chaos one can go and still create a coherent picture. The rewards are concrete: an in-gallery slot for up to 35 works, an online gallery for 40 more, catalog publication and permanent archiving with links. For photographers scanning Deartline for popular photo challenges, this is an efficient way to place intricate, content-rich photographs before an audience that values them.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Filling the Frame by PhotoPlace 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
- Submission fees are $39 for up to 5 images, plus $6 per additional image. There is no cap on the number of images, and additional images can be added any time before the deadline. You cannot delete or replace images after submission.
- File specs: JPG/JPEG up to 5MB; around 2100 pixels on the long side (300 ppi recommended); sRGB color space recommended; compression roughly 7–8. Avoid watermarks or signatures.
- Jurying is blind. Files are renamed to preserve anonymity. Notifications typically arrive 14–18 days after the deadline.
- Selected works for the Exhibition Gallery can be printed in-house by the gallery for $55, with optional $25 return shipping; or artists may ship their own prints/framed pieces subject to the gallery’s framing guidelines.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Photographers retain all rights to their images.
- If selected, photographers grant PhotoPlace Gallery the right to display the work on the website and social channels, include it in the exhibition catalog and use it to promote future exhibits with credit.
- Images accepted to prior PhotoPlace exhibitions may not be resubmitted for three years from the prior show’s opening date.
- AI policy: the image must not be generated primarily by artificial intelligence; post-processing in tools such as Photoshop is acceptable.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
