COLOR/LESS - online photography exhibition - OPEN CALL

Deadline: 30/03/2026

City: Cambridge  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Viktor Barkhatov

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Submit your photographs for our third curated online exhibition. We want to see all kinds of photographic approaches — any techniques are welcome!

Cambridge Photography Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in a new curated online exhibition.

The theme of this open call is COLOR/LESS.

The interpretation of the theme is entirely up to you.

Soft pastel tones, an aggressive red, or a b&w silhouette — any approach to constructing the color space of the image is welcome.

We simply ask that colour (or its absence) be one of the key elements in the construction of your photographs.

Details:

  • Submission fee: Free
  • Participation fee (if selected): £15
  • Deadline to submit: March 30, 2026
  • Exhibition dates: April 10 – April 25, 2026
  • Eligible submissions:  Singles and Series


About Cambridge Photography Gallery:

Cambridge Photography Gallery is a new, independent online platform for contemporary photography.

Founded by photographers, we aim to create a space for meaningful photographic work — projects that make you think and feel.

Our goal is to create a dialogue between artists and viewers about what contemporary photography means today.

Right now, Cambridge Photography Gallery exists online.

But we’re growing fast. In 2026, we hope to organize our first offline exhibition in Cambridge and one day, maybe, even create a dedicated physical space for photography in the city.

Exhibition benefits:

  • Selected works will be presented in a curated online exhibition hosted on the Cambridge Photography Gallery website.
  • Each participating artist will receive a dedicated post on our Instagram page, which currently has 700+ engaged photography enthusiasts and continues to grow quickly.
  • Our previous online exhibition attracted more than 2,000 visitors. COLOR/LESS will be promoted through our existing channels to reach a similarly engaged audience of photography enthusiasts.
  • Every selected artist will receive a digital certificate of participation confirming their inclusion in the exhibition, suitable for their portfolio or CV.
  • All participants will receive guaranteed consideration for future physical exhibitions organized by Cambridge Photography Gallery.

Eligibility:

Open to all photographers worldwide

All photographic techniques are allowed

Artwork sales and commission:

The exhibition is non-commercial. Artworks will not be sold through our platform.

Our goal is to provide visibility and context for the artists rather than to facilitate direct sales.

Copyright:

Copyright of all submitted works will remain with the photographers at all times.

By submitting, artists grant us permission to exhibit and promote their work in the context of this exhibition and its related promotional materials.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Photographers of all levels and from all countries.
When is the deadline?
30 March 2026.
Can I submit diptychs, collages, virtual photography?
Yes. All formats and approaches are welcome.
Can I submit AI-generated images?
No, AI-generated images are not accepted.

You may use AI tools as part of the workflow or editing process of your photographs, but fully AI-generated images are not accepted.
Why is the exhibition only two weeks long, even though it’s online?
We believe that a limited time window helps the exhibition feel special. During these two weeks, we will actively promote the exhibition, post dedicated Instagram posts, and share stories together with the artists. After it ends, the exhibition will remain accessible on our website in the “Past Exhibitions” section.
How many works can I submit?
There is no fixed limit on the number of images. You are free to include as many as you feel are necessary for your project.

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