Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2026

We accept submissions from Photographers worldwide – amateurs, professionals, recent graduates – above the age of 18. 

Entries must be original photographs, captured by the participant, and should be submitted JPEG format.

Each participant can submit up to 15 photos, presented as an exhibition proposal, accompanied by a brief statement about the work.

By submitting an entry, participants affirm that they own all rights to the photographs and grant the contest organisers the right to display, reproduce, and distribute the submitted images for promotional purposes.

Application Form

Complete and submit your application directly on our website via Google Forms. You must provide a link to your work by uploading your series (up to 15 images) via a personal website portfolio, a cloud folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), or a file transfer link (such as WeTransfer or SwissTransfer).

If using a cloud folder, please ensure your link is set to PUBLIC or granted viewing access to info@elliott.gallery, If using a transfer link, please, keep the size of the transfer under 50MB, keeping in mind that high-resolution print files are not needed for the initial submission phase.

Include your artist statement as a concise text explaining the concept, intent, and artistic narrative behind your proposed series, with a maximum of 200 words. Finally, submit the application fee of a non-refundable €35 (≃ $40, £30) per proposal, which must be paid upon form completion to cover administration costs.

Entries will be judged by a panel of experienced fine art photography professionals and artists. Judging will be based on criteria such as creativity, originality, and presentation.

The judging panel will consider how the winning proposals will complement the gallery's existing programme, while bringing fresh perspectives and diversity to it.

An initial selection of finalists will be invited for an interview with the Elliott Gallery team. The final decision will be announced after the interviews of the finalists.

Winners will be notified via email and announced on our website and Social Media platforms. The interviews with the finalists will be short online meetings, during which the photographers will elaborate on their work and exhibition proposal.

The exhibition will take place in March/April 2027 at Elliott Gallery in Amsterdam, with a duration of 6 weeks. The exact date will be finalised in collaboration with the selected artists.

The work of two selected artists will be presented in the main space of our gallery, each one occupying a side of the space. The approximate available wall space for each solo exhibition is 20m2.

A third artist will be invited to present their work in our separate, ‘Green’ room, at the back of our gallery, with available wall space around 10m2.

Artists are responsible for the costs of production, shipping and framing their works.

Any revenue obtained from sales of artworks on display will be split between Elliott Gallery and the Artist, with the Artist receiving 70% and Elliott Gallery receiving 30% for the duration of the exhibition.

The gallery is responsible for hanging the show, the production of all the additional promotional material (labels, exhibition catalogue) and an opening reception for the exhibition.

All of the winning series will be featured on our website in the form of a digital exhibition, as well as in our email marketing campaigns and social media platforms.

The Artists are responsible for the collection and/or transfer of their works, within 14 days after the closing of the exhibition.

Further inquiries for the works after the duration of the exhibition, will be forwarded directly to the Artists.

A representation contract for 12 initial months with Elliott Gallery or other collaboration proposals may be offered to the winners or finalists.