Black Box Gallery - Framed: Black and White

• Black Box Gallery

• Deadline: April 10th, 2026

• Category: Black and White Photography

• Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

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Black Box Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming juried group photography exhibition dedicated entirely to black and white imagery. This special exhibition invites photographers to explore the expressive power of monochrome photography, a medium that has long been associated with a timeless sense of elegance, atmosphere, and visual depth.

Black and white photography often carries a distinctive quality that can feel both classic and nostalgic while remaining visually dynamic and emotionally engaging. By removing color, photographers are able to focus more intensely on light, shadow, texture, form, and composition, creating images that reveal subtle details and powerful contrasts. Throughout the history of photography, black and white imagery has established a rich tradition of luminous, carefully crafted photographs that emphasize thoughtful composition and technical mastery.

Today, contemporary photographers continue to engage with this historical tradition while also pushing the medium in new and innovative directions. Many artists approach black and white photography with a modern sensibility, bringing fresh perspectives, personal narratives, and experimental aesthetics to this enduring visual language. For this exhibition, Black Box Gallery is seeking a wide range of photographic works and conceptual approaches that reflect the diversity of ideas within contemporary black and white photography. The gallery welcomes submissions that highlight both traditional craftsmanship and bold new interpretations of monochrome imagery.