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Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 invites photographers to explore how the changing seasons transform the appearance and character of the world around us. Photographers can submit up to eight images until October 30, 2026, with selected work printed and exhibited at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography from March 4 to 28, 2027.
There is no fee to submit photographs. However, photographers selected for the exhibition must pay a £50 participation fee. The gallery handles the printing of accepted work, which is normally displayed at 16×12, 18×12 or 12×12 inches depending on the image. Selected photographers also receive online exhibition space, inclusion in the exhibition catalog and a digital certificate of participation.
The theme covers the visual changes associated with spring, summer, fall and winter, from shifting colors and weather conditions to the ways seasonal changes reshape landscapes and everyday environments. For photographers exploring our photo contest directory, Seasons 2027 offers a theme particularly suited to nature, landscape and weather-related photography while remaining open to different photographic approaches.
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Prizes
Photographers selected for Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography receive a combination of physical exhibition, publication and online promotion through The Glasgow Gallery of Photography.
- Physical exhibition: selected photographs are printed and displayed at the gallery in Glasgow from March 4 to 28, 2027.
- Printing: the gallery produces the exhibition print, normally at 16×12, 18×12 or 12×12 inches depending on the image.
- Online exhibition: selected work is also displayed through the gallery website.
- Exhibition catalog: participating work is included in the exhibition catalog.
- Digital certificate: selected photographers receive a certificate of participation before the exhibition begins.
- Installation coverage: exhibited work is photographed in situ and shared with participating photographers and through the gallery’s social media.
- Video promotion: the exhibition is also filmed for the gallery’s social channels.
- Photographer of the Month: participating photographers are automatically considered for this additional gallery feature.
The physical presentation in Glasgow also places Seasons 2027 among Deartline opportunities connected with exhibition opportunities.
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Categories or Themes
There are no separate categories. Seasons is centered on the visual changes associated with different times of year and the ways those changes affect the environment around us.
The brief can encompass the greens and renewed growth of spring, the character of summer light, autumn colors, snow and winter conditions, or less literal observations of seasonal transition. Landscape, detail, urban environments and other photographic approaches can all respond to the theme.
This makes the exhibition particularly relevant to photographers working in landscape, nature and weather photography.
Dates and Entry Fees
Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography 2027 moves from the October submission deadline to a month-long physical exhibition in Glasgow the following March.
| Submission Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification | November 4, 2026 |
| Participation Fee Deadline | November 18, 2026 |
| Exhibition Opens | March 4, 2027 |
| Exhibition Ends | March 28, 2027 |
Entry Fees:
- Submission: no fee to submit up to 8 images.
- Participation fee: £50 if selected for the exhibition.
A discounted participation fee is available to photographers selected for both Glasgow Gallery of Photography exhibitions taking place during the same month.
How to Enter
Photographers can submit between one and eight JPEG images using a file-transfer service such as Smash, WeTransfer or Dropbox. The files should be sent together to submissions@glasgowgalleryofphotography.com rather than attached directly to an email.
Images must be at least 3,000 pixels on the shortest side at 300 ppi. Files should be named using the photographer’s name followed by a number, for example John-Smith1 and John-Smith2.
The submission should also include the photographer’s preferred name, nationality or country of residence, the name of the exhibition, image titles where applicable, and any website or social media links they would like the gallery to use. Only photographers selected for the exhibition or reserve list are notified.
Why Enter Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography?
The main opportunity is a physical gallery exhibition for photographers whose work responds naturally to seasonal change. The Glasgow Gallery of Photography handles the printing and presentation of selected photographs, reducing the practical burden of preparing and shipping exhibition prints to Scotland.
The theme also leaves photographers considerable room to work beyond conventional seasonal landscapes. Weather, color, vegetation, changing light and the effect of the seasons on urban or natural environments can all provide a way into the exhibition. Selected work receives both physical and online presentation, catalog inclusion and additional promotional material created while the exhibition is installed.
For photographers comparing the best photography competitions to enter for their own work, Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography offers a clearly defined theme and a physical exhibition opportunity, with the cost structure known in advance if a submission is selected.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of Seasons by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography to summarize the key participation requirements, copyright terms and image usage conditions. Before entering, we recommend checking the complete rules published by the organizer.
Rules
Photographers may submit up to eight JPEG files responding to the Seasons theme. Images must meet the gallery’s printing requirements of at least 3,000 pixels on the shortest side at 300 ppi.
Photographers are responsible for ensuring that they own the submitted images and that the work does not infringe copyright, intellectual property, privacy or other third-party rights. The published information does not state a specific policy covering AI-generated images.
Photographers selected for the exhibition must pay the £50 participation fee by November 18. The gallery prints accepted images in a format appropriate to the exhibition, and the frames remain the property of The Glasgow Gallery of Photography.
Copyright and Image Usage
Photographers retain copyright and royalties in their work during and after the exhibition. The Glasgow Gallery of Photography states that it does not acquire ownership of the photographs and will not commercially exploit or sell a photographer’s work without permission.
By submitting, photographers permit the gallery to use their images for promotion and advertising. This can include display on The Glasgow Gallery of Photography website, social media, promotional materials and publications. The gallery states that photographs used in this way will be credited to the photographer.
Exhibition prints normally remain at the gallery only for the duration of the show. Unless arrangements are made for collection or donation, prints are destroyed after the exhibition ends.
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