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Red by Dusk Gallery turns one color into the starting point for a full photographic exhibition. Built around red in all its visual and emotional force, the call looks for images where the color takes command of the frame: crimson light, scarlet streets, symbolic detail, tension, passion, danger, resilience, or any other photographic reading that gives red a central role.
The contest is a juried photography exhibition for photographers worldwide, with a submission deadline of June 25, 2026. A total of 26 images will be selected for exhibition at Dusk Gallery, with exhibition dates scheduled from August 7 to August 28, 2026. For photographers comparing opportunities through our photo contest list, this call offers a specific curatorial focus and a physical gallery presentation.
Entries may take documentary, fine art, abstract, or experimental approaches, as long as red is a defining part of the image. The entry fee is $40 for five images or $45 for up to ten images. If accepted, the gallery covers professional printing and framing for the exhibited work, including an exhibition-quality print, custom framing, and matting.
Prizes
Red by Dusk Gallery main opportunity is selection for a juried physical exhibition at Dusk Gallery, with production support provided by the gallery for accepted work.
- Selected photographers: 26 images will be chosen by the juror for exhibition at Dusk Gallery.
- Exhibition production: The gallery covers professional printing and framing for exhibited work. This includes one exhibition-quality print on Luster paper.
- Framing and presentation: Accepted works are framed in Dusk Gallery’s signature 24”x24” black museum-quality frames, with matting selected from the gallery’s precut white mats.
- Image preparation: The gallery team professionally adjusts the size of the high-resolution file for optimal presentation within the mat, without cropping the original composition.
- Post-exhibition archive: After the exhibition, the physical print is archived in the gallery’s flat-file storage for six months.
- Sales opportunity: Photographers may choose to list work for sale. If a purchase inquiry is made, the photographer is notified. Sales follow a 50% commission model, with the remaining 50% going to the photographer.
For photographers seeking exhibition opportunities, the notable point here is that accepted work is not only selected but also printed, framed, and prepared for display by the gallery.
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Categories or Themes
There are no separate categories for this Red by Dusk Gallery. The central theme is red, treated as a visual, symbolic, and emotional element within the photograph.
The brief allows a broad range of interpretations. Red may appear through natural light, urban color, portraiture, atmosphere, abstraction, or more experimental image-making. What matters is that the color commands the frame and shapes the meaning or impact of the photograph.
Dates and Entry Fees
The contest follows a straightforward timeline, with jury notifications sent after the deadline and the exhibition opening in early August.
| Submission Deadline | June 25, 2026 |
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| Acceptance Notifications | Emailed within two weeks of the submission deadline |
| High-Resolution JPGs Due | Within two days of receiving the acceptance email |
| Exhibition Dates | August 7–28, 2026 |
The entry fees are structured by the number of submitted images:
- 5 images: $40
- Up to 10 images: $45
How to Enter
Entrants should complete the online submission form and select photographs that align with the theme. Entry images should be prepared with the longest side at 4,500 pixels, and each file should be between 500KB and 5MB. The form will not accept files larger than 5MB.
After submission, artists should receive a confirmation email. If selected, they will be contacted with instructions to provide a high-resolution file for exhibition, an artist statement or story about the work, and confirmation of whether the piece is for sale.
About the Jury
The juror for Red by Dusk Gallery is Holly Hart, a fine art photographer and the founder of Dusk Gallery. Her work has been exhibited and published internationally, and she approaches the selection process from the perspective of both photographer and curator.
The jurying process begins after the final submission deadline. All entrants are contacted with results within two weeks of that date.
Why Enter Red by Dusk Gallery?
The Red by Dusk Gallery has a precise theme, but it leaves room for many kinds of photographic language. Red can be literal, symbolic, atmospheric, or disruptive. That makes the exhibition suitable for photographers whose work depends on color, mood, gesture, or a strong visual anchor.
The physical presentation is another clear factor. Selected photographers have their work printed and framed by the gallery, with the exhibition installed at Dusk Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For artists reviewing the best photo contests to enter, this call may be relevant because it combines a focused theme, juried selection, gallery production, and possible post-exhibition sales.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Red by Dusk 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
- The call is open to photographers worldwide.
- Submitted images must be the photographer’s own original work.
- Entrants are responsible for all content in their images, including model releases when applicable.
- Dusk Gallery does not accept AI imagery.
- Entry images should be between 500KB and 5MB.
- The longest side of each entry image should be 4,500 pixels.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Photographers keep ownership of their work.
- If accepted, the gallery may use the image to promote the exhibition online and in print, always with credit.
- After the exhibition, the physical print is archived in the gallery’s flat-file storage for six months.
- If the artist lists the work for sale and an inquiry is made, the photographer is notified.
- Sales through the gallery follow a 50% commission model, with the remaining 50% paid to the photographer.
- By submitting, entrants join the gallery’s email list for future opportunities, with the option to unsubscribe at any time.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
