Thin Line Fest - Photography Award 2025 Call for Entries

• Thin Line Fest

• Deadline: January 15th, 2026

• Category: Several Categories

• Prize: $500 + Exhibition in Denton, Texas (USA)

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Thin Line Fest 2026 is an acclaimed five-day multi-format arts festival hosted in Denton, Texas, from March 18–22, 2026. The festival presents three core programs—Film, Music, and Photography—each designed to showcase excellence within its discipline while encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue among creators and audiences.

What distinguishes Thin Line Fest is its dedication to treating every participating artist as a valued collaborator rather than just a competitor. All selected participants receive VIP accreditation, providing full access to all festival screenings, performances, exhibitions, and receptions. This inclusive, artist-centered approach builds a sense of community and celebrates the shared pursuit of creative innovation.

The Photography Festival remains a cornerstone of Thin Line’s programming. While it maintains a competitive element, it is intentionally structured as a festival-first experience rather than a conventional photography contest. Selected works are professionally printed, curated, and exhibited in official festival galleries throughout Denton. This process transforms photographic competition into an immersive cultural event, where artistic achievement is recognized in both physical and communal contexts.

By integrating the photography exhibition into the wider film and music events, Thin Line Fest creates a dynamic platform that celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration and visual storytelling in all its forms. For participating photographers, this event represents not only an opportunity for recognition but also an invitation to engage directly with an international community of artists, curators, and audiences.