Decagon Gallery - "Overcoming" International Photography Exhibition

• Decagon Gallery

• Deadline: August 3rd, 2026

• Theme: Overcoming

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

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

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Things fall apart. Lives are disrupted. Landscapes transform. Time leaves its mark on people, places, and memories. Yet even in the aftermath of struggle, there is often something that remains—a trace of strength, a quiet act of endurance, or a reminder that survival itself can be extraordinary.

Overcoming — What Remains Standing invites photographers to explore the many faces of resilience through compelling visual storytelling. We are seeking images that reflect what it means to persevere through hardship and emerge changed, yet still standing. Whether your work examines personal experiences, collective challenges, or broader social realities, we encourage submissions that reveal the complexity of recovery, adaptation, and hope.

Your photographs might document the effects of illness, grief, displacement, trauma, or loss. They may focus on communities rebuilding after adversity, individuals navigating difficult transitions, or the subtle ways people carry on in the face of uncertainty. Equally welcome are images that approach the theme metaphorically—through landscapes, objects, architecture, or abstract visual narratives that evoke endurance and transformation.

There is no single interpretation of resilience. We welcome documentary projects, conceptual works, portraits, experimental photography, and staged imagery. Your photographs may be intimate and personal, bold and direct, quiet and contemplative, or emotionally raw. What matters most is authenticity and a genuine connection to the subject matter.

Photographers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and artistic approaches are encouraged to participate. All photographic processes, techniques, and styles are welcome. We invite you to share your perspective on what survives, what endures, and what remains standing when life tests our limits.