Get ready to explore the emotional palette of your snapshots in The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery, a curated online photography exhibition that invites a global audience to probe how hues and their absence shape our recollections. As one of the conceptual photography competitions, it offers artists a platform to transform personal narratives into visual archives. With a free submission process and a firm deadline of July 15, 2025, this open call provides curated exposure via an online gallery, dedicated social media promotion, and a digital certificate of participation. Whether you specialize in the saturated reds of celebration or the muted grays of foggy mornings, this showcase ranks close to the best photography challenges online.
Centered on the interplay between chromatic choices and memory formation, The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery invites submissions that probe whether a saturated sunset heightens nostalgia or if stark black-and-white imagery uncovers hidden emotional truths. Photographers may email up to five JPEG images (2000 px wide, maximum 4 MB each), alongside a short bio and artist statement. Selected artists pay a participation fee of €15 or $17, with chosen works showcased in the online exhibition from August 1 through 31, 2025.
By framing each entry as both a visual story and an emotional archive, The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery stands out as a fact-based opportunity for photographers seeking professional spotlight. With global reach, curation by founder Oksana Bochina, and access to an engaged peer network, this exhibition offers benefits like virtual display, promotional support, and certification.
The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery Prizes
Participants whose work is selected will receive the following benefits:
- Featured placement in a professionally curated online exhibition hosted on Allora Gallery’s website.
- Dedicated promotion across Allora Gallery’s social media channels.
- Digital certificate of participation, validating inclusion in the exhibition.
Related Photo Contests
The Categories of the The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery
This open call does not include explicit categories; instead, it centers entirely on the theme of color in relation to memory, encouraging both literal and conceptual interpretations.
The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
Key dates and fees for participation are outlined below:
- Deadline to submit: July 15, 2025.
- Exhibition dates: August 1–31, 2025.
Entry Fees:
- Submission fee: Free.
- Participation fee (if selected): €15 or $17 (plus VAT).
How to Enter:
- Prepare up to five JPEG images (2000 px wide, maximum 4 MB each).
- Include your name, country, website or Instagram handle, a short bio (up to 100 words), and an artist statement (up to 100 words).
- Email all materials with the subject line The Color of Memory Submission – [Your Name].
- Name each file as Name_Surname-Title (e.g., John_Smith-Autumn_Remembrance).
About the Jury
The selection for this exhibition is curated by Oksana Bochina, founder of Allora Gallery. Bochina reviews each submission for technical quality and emotional resonance, ensuring a thoughtfully assembled online showcase.
Why Enter The Color of Memory by Allora Gallery?
This exhibition sits alongside notable photography contests to enter, offering curated global visibility and professional validation through an online showcase and social media amplification.
Entrants also benefit from peer networking opportunities and professional critique, making this exhibition stand out among leading experimental photography competitions for both emerging and established artists.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
