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The Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis Gallery opens its doors to photographs that linger between waking and sleep, looking for images shaped by memory, symbolism, and the uncanny. This international juried exhibition is curated by the Praxis Directors and closes on September 15, 2025, with notifications on September 23, 2025 and the gallery show set for October 18 to November 8, 2025 in Minneapolis. For photographers scanning the horizon for photography challenges to join, this call is a sharp, timely opportunity anchored in a clear theme and a well-structured program.
The call seeks work that taps dream states and interior worlds: surreal constructions, symbolic gestures, lyrical narratives, or even abstraction. Accepted work is exhibited in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center, with up to 38 images selected. Awards include a Directors’ Choice (free entry into two future juried calls of choice) plus five Honorable Mentions featured in the exhibition, printed catalog, and online gallery. Entry fees are straightforward: $35 for up to five images, then $5 per additional image (maximum ten). New Praxis Members receive one 10-image free entry, and a limited number of hardship waivers are available on request.
Sales are supported with a standard gallery commission and accepted works are archived online. With its focused theme and tangible exhibition outcome, “The Interpretation of Dreams” suits makers working in conceptual photography competitions and fine art photography awards, as well as those exploring experimental or abstract directions.
The Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis Gallery Prizes
Prizes emphasize recognition and future opportunity tied to exhibition.
- Directors’ Choice — Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of the winner’s choice.
- Five Honorable Mentions — Featured in the gallery exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.
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The Categories of the Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis Gallery
This call does not use formal categories. Instead, it centers on a single theme (dream states and interior worlds) welcoming approaches that range from symbolic narratives to abstraction, photomontage, and other experimental directions.
The Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis Gallery Dates and Entry Fees
Key dates for the 2025 edition appear below.
| Entry Deadline | September 15, 2025 |
| Notice of Acceptance | September 23, 2025 |
| Exhibition | October 18 – November 8, 2025 |
Entry Fees:
- $35 for up to five images
- $5 per additional image (up to ten total per call).
New Praxis Members receive one 10-image free entry.
How to Enter:
Submit JPEG files (max 8 MB each) via the official online portal. Entrants must be 18+ and submit work not exhibited at Praxis in the past year. If selected, either ship prints sized to Praxis mat openings or use the gallery’s printing service for $37, which includes matting, framing, and installation.
About the Jury
The exhibition is curated by the Praxis Directors, the gallery’s leadership team responsible for selection and final curation.
Why Enter The Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis Gallery?
The show combines a distinct theme with real-world visibility: a physical exhibition, a printed catalog, and an online gallery archive. With up to 38 works shown, artists can test and present cohesive dream-led ideas in a respected gallery context. Beyond recognition, the Directors’ Choice extends momentum with free entries to future calls, and the exhibition pathway aligns well with exhibition prizes. Discover all photo competitions on Deartline to map out your next steps across the calendar year.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the The Interpretation of Dreams by Praxis 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
- Open worldwide to entrants aged 18 or older.
- Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the last year.
- Digital submissions only; JPEG format up to 8 MB per file, using the requested naming convention.
- If selected, artists may ship unframed prints to fit Praxis’s mat sizes or use the gallery’s $37 printing service, which includes matting, framing, and installation.
- Up to 38 images will be selected for exhibition; acceptance emails include shipping or upload instructions.
- Sales are supported by the gallery; commission is 50% on sold works.
Copyright and Image Usage
- Artists retain full copyright to their images.
- By submitting, artists grant Praxis a non-exclusive right to use images for exhibition display, promotion of the artist and related programs, online archives, social media, and website features, with credit given to the artist.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
