We are thrilled to announce the second edition of our Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2025.
Following the overwhelming success of our first edition in 2024, where we had the pleasure of meeting extraordinary photographers from around the world, exploring inspiring portfolios, and forming new collaborations, we couldn’t be more excited to invite you once more to share your work with us!
Our commitment remains centered on celebrating photography in all its forms. All photographers — amateur, professional, emerging, and established — from any country and working across any subject, methodology, or aesthetic are invited to apply. There is no defined theme; instead, we look for clarity of vision, authenticity, and a genuine passion for the photographic medium.
Finalists will be invited to exhibit at Elliott Gallery in Amsterdam, in March/April 2026. Alongside the physical exhibition, selected artists will benefit from personalised curatorial support and mentorship, and their work will be showcased across our website, sales platforms, and marketing channels.
Our goal is to offer artists meaningful visibility and a supportive environment in which to develop and present their work. Through our international network of collectors, curators, and industry professionals, we hope to create opportunities that extend well beyond the exhibition itself.
Check out our previous Open Call in 2024, our finalists and the winning exhibitions.
Find more information about the Submission Guidelines, Application Form, and Terms and Conditions below, and don’t hesitate to contact us at info@elliott.gallery with any questions.
Applications are open from 24 November to 14 December 2025.
Matthew Ludak, Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024 Finalist
Lieke Zweekhorst, Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2024 Finalist
Your exhibition proposal must include 4–10 images (high-resolution JPEG or PNG format).
Please provide a downloadable folder containing your selected 4–10 images. WeTransfer is recommended, but any trusted file-sharing platform is acceptable. The total file size should not exceed 50 MB. Each folder should contain only the images you wish to submit for consideration. Submissions exceeding the number of images or file size cannot be considered.
In addition to your images, the application form will ask for:
A short artist statement (up to 500 words), describing your work, approach, and vision.
Your contact details, including email and country of residence.
Please note that we exclusively accept photography; other mediums will not be considered.
You may apply directly from our website using the Apply Now button below. Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday December 14, 2025.
Submission Guidelines
The awards
Shortlisted finalists will be announced and featured on our website, social media and marketing campaigns. They will then be invited to present and discuss their work further with us. The prizes are:
A physical exhibition at Elliott Gallery in Amsterdam, in March/April 2025.
Selling digital exhibition on our website, Online Store and Artsy.
International exposure to a network of Fine Art Photography professionals and collectors.
Personalised mentorship and guidance to curate your exhibition.
Further collaboration possibilities with Elliott Gallery.
How to apply
You may submit your Exhibition Proposal by completing the Application Form provided below. Please, note that there is a €35 application fee (≃ $40, £30).
Once you've entered your personal information, artist statement, CV and included a link to your Exhibition Proposal, you'll be prompted to submit the required fee.
Before proceeding, we kindly ask you to review the Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at info@elliott.gallery.
24.11.2025: Application Open
14.12.2025: Application Close
12.01.2026: Shortlist announced
13 - 23.01.2026: Online meetings with the shortlisted finalists to know them and their work better
26.01.2026: Final winners announcement
Important dates
Jury
Addie Elliott: Director and Founder of Elliott Gallery, leading expert in Fine Art Photography in Europe, previously curator at Victoria & Albert Museum, The Photographers’ Gallery in London
Michelle Sank: Documentary photographer exploring contemporary social issues. Her work has been exhibited and published extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and Mexico, South Africa and the U.S.A and is included in the permanent collections of Allan Servais, Brussells, Open Eye Gallery Archive, Liverpool, Societe Jersiaise and Guernsey Museum, Channel Islands, Southeast Museum of Photography, Florida and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas. Her work has won awards in prestigious competitions including the National Portrait Gallery and the British Journal of Photography.
Eirini Alexandrou: Fine Art Photography professional and Associate Consultant at Elliott Gallery. With extensive experience working with artists, she has curated exhibitions, provided expert guidance, and supported photographers in developing and presenting their work internationally.