Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2026 is one of those calls that sounds simple until photographers start editing. Make it monochrome. That is the only real constraint, and it is exactly why the results can be so varied, from stark contrast and deep shadow to soft tonal studies, sepia, cyanotype, or any single-colour process that holds to one hue.
Taking place in Glasgow from June 4 to 28, 2026, this juried exhibition invites photographers to submit up to eight monochrome images. Submissions close February 27, 2026, with selection notifications promised by March 4, 2026, and a participation payment deadline of March 18, 2026. Entry itself is free to submit, but selected photographers pay a participation fee that covers printing, installation, and de-installation, with the gallery providing the frames. For anyone browsing Deartline for popular photo challenges online, this is a good example of a themed exhibition where the work is physically produced and shown, rather than only displayed digitally.
Because the subject matter is open, the main creative decision is how the image uses tone, light, texture, and negative space. That makes it especially relevant for photographers interested in black and white photography contests, even though the gallery explicitly welcomes monochrome beyond classic black and white. Selected participants receive a gallery display, placement in an online gallery, and inclusion in an exhibition catalogue, plus a digital certificate and the chance to be considered for the gallery’s Photographer of the Month feature.
Prizes
Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2026 is built around an exhibition outcome.
- Exhibition selection: Accepted images are displayed in the Monochrome 2026 show in Glasgow. The gallery produces the prints and presents them in its own frames as part of the exhibition setup, so selected photographers are not required to supply finished, framed works.
- Online gallery feature: The organizers publish selected works in an online gallery on their website, giving the exhibition a life beyond the physical dates.
- Exhibition catalogue inclusion: Selected photographs are included in the show catalogue, adding a publication-style record of the exhibition.
- Digital certificate: Exhibiting photographers receive a digital certificate linked to their participation in the show.
- Photographer of the Month consideration: Selected participants may be considered for the gallery’s Photographer of the Month feature.
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Categories or Themes
The theme is monochrome, with open subject matter. The organizer notes that monochrome is not limited to black and white, and accepts any single-colour approach, including processes such as cyanotype or monochrome toning, as long as the image stays within one hue.
Dates and Entry Fees
Monochrome 2026 provides multiple dates tied to selection and production, alongside the exhibition run in June.
| Submission deadline | February 27, 2026 |
| Acceptance notification by | March 4, 2026 |
| Payment deadline | March 18, 2026 |
| Exhibition dates | June 4 to 28, 2026 |
Entry fees:
- Submission is free.
- If selected, the participation fee is £48.00.
How to Enter
Choose up to eight monochrome images prepared at 300ppi and at least 3000 pixels on the shortest side.
Name each JPEG file using your name in the format Firstname-Surname1, Firstname-Surname2, and so on (do not include image titles in the file name).
Send all files together using Smash, SwissTransfer, WeTransfer, or Dropbox by email. The organizer asks photographers not to send images as email attachments due to compression.
In your message, include your name, nationality and/or where you reside (to be displayed with selected images), confirm you are submitting to “Monochrome”, and add any titles, social links, or website you would like listed if selected.
Why Enter Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography?
Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is structured around a clear, practical outcome. Selected images are physically produced and shown in a gallery exhibition, with the organizer handling printing, installation, and presentation within their frames. For photographers who want an exhibition credit tied to a specific date range, this structure is straightforward and easy to evaluate on its facts.
The open-subject approach also makes it flexible. A single monochrome constraint can support portrait work, architecture, street scenes, and process-based images, as long as the tonal decisions are intentional. For photographers comparing opportunities across Deartline’s list of photography competitions, this call stands out for combining a simple theme with concrete presentation outputs: in-gallery display, online gallery visibility, and catalogue inclusion.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Monochrome by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 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
Entrants confirm they are the creator and copyright owner of submitted photographs and that submissions do not infringe third-party rights, privacy rights, trademarks, or other laws.
Selected works are exhibited only for the duration of the exhibition. The gallery notes it may print images in a size, paper type, and style consistent with the exhibition.
The organizer states that works are either collected, donated, or destroyed after the exhibition. Artists must inform the gallery by the date provided in the acceptance email if they wish to collect their work. Works marked for collection are held for one month after the exhibition ends, after which uncollected prints may be destroyed.
The organizer notes it assumes no responsibility for incorrect or incomplete information uploaded, printed, or displayed, and is not responsible for technical or colour representation issues.
Copyright and Image Usage
Copyright remains with the artist during and after the exhibition. The organizer states it does not receive royalties or ownership of the work.
Photographers grant the organizer the right to use submitted images to promote the exhibition, including website display, social media, advertising, promotional materials, and publications, with photographer credit provided and corrections made if needed.
The organizer states it will not sell a photographer’s work unless given permission by the photographer, and that it does not commercially exploit exhibited works.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
