Decagon Gallery - "Black and White" International Photography Exhibition Call for Entries

• Decagon Gallery

• Deadline: December 31st, 2025

• Theme: B&W (Light, Shadow, Tone and Texture)

• Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

Color often dominates our way of seeing, but when it is taken away, something extraordinary emerges. In the absence of color, images are reduced to their core elements: the drama of light against shadow, the rhythm of line and form, the subtle gradations of tone, and the richness of texture. Black and white photography demands a new way of looking, one that heightens our awareness of details and allows emotion to surface in places we might otherwise overlook.

Monochrome images have an unmatched ability to move us. They can strike with boldness and clarity, their high contrasts commanding attention. They can also whisper softly, offering a sense of stillness and introspection, like pages from a private journal. The beauty of black and white lies in its paradox: its simplicity gives rise to profound complexity, where absence becomes presence and silence becomes voice.

We invite artists to contribute to this exploration of monochrome in all its variations. Traditional darkroom methods, digital techniques, alternative and toned processes, and even experimental innovations are equally welcomed. The subject matter is unrestricted—ranging from sweeping landscapes and expressive portraits to abstract forms and documentary storytelling. What unites the work is not the subject itself, but the choice to see through the timeless and transformative lens of black and white.