Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery

Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery centers on something difficult to measure but immediately recognizable in a photograph: the possibility of emotional connection between one person and another. The international open call is built around art as a way of communicating inner experience, with work exploring personal reflection, shared feeling and human togetherness. The deadline is September 19, 2026.

Photography is included alongside painting, sculpture, digital art, collage, mixed media and other visual practices. Artists may submit up to three works at no initial cost. Those selected for the exhibition pay a €30 selection and exhibition fee. For photographers browsing photography awards and curated opportunities, it is worth noting that Soul to Soul is an exhibition call rather than a prize-based competition.

Selected artists receive a month-long online exhibition, catalogue inclusion, an individual artist page, directory placement and continued visibility through Domio Gallery’s online archive.

Prizes

Artists selected by the gallery receive a package of online exhibition, publication and promotional opportunities.

• Online Exhibition: Selected work is included in the curated Soul to Soul digital exhibition, running from September 24 to October 31, 2026.
• Exhibition Catalogue: Participating work is featured in a free PDF catalogue and a print-on-demand edition, providing a publication outcome alongside the exhibition.
• Personal Artist Page: Each selected artist receives an individual page presenting their work with a direct link to their website or portfolio.
• Artist Directory: Participants are added to Domio Gallery’s directory of contemporary artists.
• Long-Term Visibility: Work remains accessible in the gallery’s permanent online archive after the exhibition closes.
• Online Promotion: Participation may be shared through Domio Gallery’s Instagram community, and selected artists receive a personalized promotional image for their own channels.

Categories or Themes

There are no separate photography categories. The open call revolves around a single curatorial theme, Soul to Soul, which considers art as a direct form of communication between individual experiences and emotional worlds.

The brief accommodates intimate personal reflections as well as broader observations about human connection and togetherness. For photographers, this leaves room for approaches related to conceptual photography, portraiture, personal narrative and fine art photography. Photography is considered alongside other visual media rather than within a photography-only selection.

Dates and Entry Fees

The gallery reviews applications on a rolling basis and specifically warns that available places may be filled before the published deadline. That has already happened for Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery: the current exhibition page marks the call as fully booked.

Fees:

• Submission fee: No entry fee.
• Selection and exhibition fee: €30, payable only if the artist is selected and chooses to confirm participation.
• Early selection fee: €25 for selected artists who confirmed participation before August 31, 2026.

How to Enter

The Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery standard application process allows artists to upload up to three artworks through Domio Gallery’s submission form. Files should be JPG, no larger than 2 MB, with the longest side at 2500 pixels. Applicants also provide a brief artist statement, artwork details and, when available, links to their website, portfolio or Instagram account.

The gallery reviews submissions on a rolling basis and normally responds within approximately 72 hours. Selected artists receive a confirmation email with payment instructions; participation is confirmed after the applicable exhibition fee is paid.

Why Enter Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery?

Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery differs from prize-driven calls because every announced benefit is tied to presentation rather than ranking. Selected photographers receive an individual artist page, catalogue inclusion, an online exhibition presence and continued access through Domio’s permanent archive.

That distinction matters when comparing opportunities. The gallery describes itself as an online art space focused on emerging talent, so the format is primarily designed around digital visibility. Artists can also list their own contact details and prices, while Domio states that it does not manage transactions or take sales commissions.

For photographers comparing online photography competitions and exhibition calls, Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery is best understood as a curated online showcase with a selection fee payable only after acceptance. Its thematic focus on emotional connection may be particularly relevant to photographers whose work depends on personal narrative, human relationships or introspection.

Rules and Copyright

We reviewed the official rules of the Soul to Soul by Domio Gallery 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

Submissions are open internationally to emerging and established artists, and photography is accepted alongside painting, sculpture, digital art, collage, mixed media and other visual formats.

Artists may submit up to three artworks. The gallery reviews entries on a rolling basis and normally provides a response within approximately three days. Because exhibition spaces can fill before the advertised deadline, submitting before the closing date does not guarantee that places will remain available.

If an artist is accepted, participation is confirmed by paying the selection and exhibition fee. Once accepted, selected works cannot be changed.

No specific policy regarding AI-generated images is published for this open call.

Copyright and Image Usage

Domio Gallery explicitly states that artists retain all rights to their images. Its general Terms of Use do not publish a specific copyright license governing photographs submitted to Soul to Soul.

Selected works are nevertheless intended for presentation through the online exhibition and its associated features, including the exhibition catalogue, individual artist pages, artist directory, permanent online archive and gallery promotion. The available terms do not specify the duration or precise legal scope of a license for these uses.

Domio Gallery states that it does not handle artwork sales or take a commission. Artists may include a sale price and their contact information so potential buyers can communicate with them directly.

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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.