Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts - Landscapes: Call for Entries

• Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts

• Deadline: September 21st, 2025

• Theme: Landscapes: Real or Imagined

• Prize: $150 + Exhibition in Providence (USA)

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

This call for entries is issued with the intention of rethinking and expanding the very definition of what we call “landscape photography.” Traditionally, the genre has been tied to specific notions of grandeur, wilderness, or untouched beauty, but in our contemporary moment, we recognize that landscapes exist in many forms—both physical and imagined. This initiative invites artists and photographers to reconsider which environments we choose to celebrate, which spaces we must remember or re-examine, and how photography might help us collectively envision brighter, more inclusive futures.

We welcome submissions that explore the full breadth of what a landscape can be. From sweeping natural vistas to urban skylines, from carefully constructed environments to sites marked by human intervention, the possibilities are boundless. This call encourages not only the documentation of familiar terrains but also the imaginative rendering of landscapes that blur perception—images that resemble landscapes but may be the result of illusion, abstraction, or playful interpretation. The goal is to create a space where both traditional and experimental visions of the land can coexist and challenge one another.

Landscape photography has a long and storied history. The 19th-century work of Carleton Watkins and William Henry Jackson, followed by the iconic black-and-white images of Ansel Adams, helped to shape the popular imagination of what the genre “should” look like: majestic, unspoiled, and monumental. While we continue to honor these early pioneers and acknowledge the importance of contemporary photographers who remain dedicated to those traditions, our aim is to expand the conversation. By widening the lens—both literally and metaphorically—we hope to present a more dynamic and inclusive understanding of Landscape Photography Today, one that reflects the complexities of our lived environments and the diversity of perspectives shaping how we see the world around us.