Monochrome 2025 by PhotoPlace Gallery zeroes in on what makes black-and-white compelling: light, shadow, form, and texture. The juried exhibition invites entries through September 8, 2025, with selected works shown in Middlebury, Vermont, this November. It’s a focused call aimed at photographers who want their images judged for tonal nuance and craft, with selections split between a physical exhibition and an online presentation. If you’re tracking photo contests with real-world showcase opportunities, this one is squarely in that lane.
The brief is clear: submit monochrome photographs that live and breathe value, contrast, and surface. The juror will choose up to 35 images for the Exhibition Gallery and up to 40 for the Online Gallery. All selected works appear permanently on the gallery’s site, are included in a printed catalog, and are promoted on social media with links back to each photographer. Entry fees are $39 for up to 5 images, plus $6 for each additional. For prize-driven planning, the project aligns with black and white photography contests and connects naturally with both exhibition and publication outcomes.
The Monochrome 2025 by PhotoPlace Gallery Prizes
Selections are the prize here, with concrete visibility online and in-person.
— Exhibition Gallery (up to 35 images): Printed, matted/framed, and displayed at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont during the exhibition run.
— Online Gallery (up to 40 images): Shown via continuous-loop projection in the gallery and archived on the exhibition webpage.
— Permanent archive + catalog: All selected works remain on the gallery website, are included in a printed exhibition catalog, and receive social-media promotion with links to the photographer’s URL.
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Monochrome 2025 by PhotoPlace Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
- Deadline for submissions: September 8, 2025.
- Prints due (for exhibitors): October 24, 2025.
- Exhibition dates: November 7–28, 2025 (Middlebury, Vermont).
- Notification timeline: 14–18 days after the submission deadline, by email and posted on the exhibition page.
Entry fees:
- $39 for up to 5 images
- $6 for each additional image.
No limit on total submissions.
How to Enter:
Create an account on the PhotoPlace submission portal, upload JPG/JPEG files (recommended ~2100 px on the long side, sRGB), and complete payment. You can add images until the deadline, but submitted files can’t be deleted or replaced. Jurying is blind; provide clear titles for catalog and display. If selected for the Exhibition Gallery, either use the gallery’s in-house printing/framing service or ship a ready-to-frame print.
About the Jury
The juror for this exhibition is Jason Landry, an independent curator, photography collector, and consultant. With a BFA in Photography and an MFA in Visual Arts, he brings a wealth of experience to the selection process. He is the former Owner and Director of Panopticon Gallery in Boston and has served as a portfolio reviewer for major events like FotoFest, LensCulture Paris, and PhotoNOLA. Landry has curated and juried numerous exhibitions for prestigious institutions such as the Center for Fine Art Photography and was a board member of the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Why Enter Monochrome 2025 by PhotoPlace Gallery?
The combination of a physical gallery show, a permanent online archive, and a printed catalog offers sustained visibility for strong monochrome work. The blind jury process keeps the focus on the pictures, while straightforward logistics (optional in-house printing and framing) reduce friction for distant artists. If you’re planning a calendar around most creative photo challenges online, this exhibition’s timeline and deliverables make it a practical anchor in late 2025.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Monochrome 2025 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
Submissions are JPG/JPEG (up to ~5MB) with a recommended ~2100 pixels on the long side, sRGB color space, and moderate compression. There’s no cap on total entries. Once submitted, images can be added to—but not deleted from—your entry before the deadline. Jurying is blind. Works accepted to a prior PhotoPlace exhibition may not be resubmitted for three years from that exhibition’s opening date. Images primarily generated by AI are not eligible; standard post-processing is allowed.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain all rights. By entering and if selected, the gallery may display the work in the physical and online galleries, include it in the printed catalog, and promote it on the website and social media with credit. Selected artists may use the gallery’s printing/framing service for display or ship their own prints; international returns require a prepaid label.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
