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OPEN CALL XI JALÓN ANGEL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE

Application Deadline: 26 May 2025 at 17.59 hours (Spanish time on the peninsula).

LOCATION: Spain

The Jalón Ángel Photographic Archive, kept by the San Jorge University (San Valero Group), is organizing the 10th Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This award pays tribute to the memory of Jalón Ángel with two annual categories: Portrait , a genre in which he has excelled at a national level, and Travel and Traditions , to which he has devoted much of his photographic creativity and interest. In addition, a special category dedicated to Cultural Heritage has been added to this year’s edition.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any author (Spanish or foreign) of legal age may participate with an original photograph. Entry is free

The author may present a maximum of one photograph to each category.

Entries must belong to one of the following genres :

Portrait: spontaneous or posed. The subject of the image is a single person or several (group portrait). The image must be focused on the person/s. Portraits of animals, or photographs of objects or plants are not allowed.

Travel : photographs showing the natural, cultural, or traditional peculiarities of a country (including urban or natural landscapes, but not focusing on the human figure as the main or only element).

Inclusive Society: The images should demonstrate a diverse, integrated society where all people are active participants on equal terms, regardless of their abilities, origin, gender, age, or any other condition. They should highlight equal opportunities and the elimination of barriers, promoting a community where everyone feels valued and respected.

The competition entries must comply with the following requirements :

to. Any photographic medium may be used, but Artificial Intelligence must not be used in all or part of the image .

The entry will be submitted in digital format . It is a prerequisite that the photograph submitted has the following technical conditions : .jpg format , 300 pixels per inch and 50 cms on its long side. The photograph must be at least 2 megabytes and no more than 9 megabytes . If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize .

Photographs may be in black and white or color .

Both chemical and digital retouching must be minimal (brightness, contrast, color balance, white balance, saturation) and must not distort the original shot. If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize . 

The photographs will not have any element (signature, logo, initials, graphics frames etc.) which serve to identify the author of the image. If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize

It will not be possible to send images generated with Artificial Intelligence in whole or in part.

BENEFIT:

The following prizes will be awarded:

Award for best photography in the portrait category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

Award for best photography in the travel category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

Award for best photography in Inclusive society category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

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6TH TRIENNALE OF KOGEI WORLD COMPETITION IN KANAZAWA

Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. (JST) on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

LOCATION: Japan

The Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa aims to make known the vanguard of craft. It transmits what is new in the realm of craft from Kanazawa to the world, seeking works that make use of previously developed and refined craft techniques to produce appealing works based on outstanding concepts and ideas.

ELIGIBILITY:

Persons of any nationality and age are encouraged to submit works.

Eligible works must have been produced in 2022 or later by an individual or group. They cannot have been previously exhibited, including in other open-call exhibitions.

Entries are limited to one submission per applicant (individual or group) and are free.

Works should apply a contemporary perspective to craft techniques or materials in a way that is both unique and expressive.

Works in such genres and media as ceramics, metalwork, textile, lacquer, wood, bamboo, glass, dolls, leather, cloisonné, paper, and other fields are welcomed, as are works that combine craft techniques and materials.

Form and Dimensions

Form: Both three-dimensional and flat works will be accepted.

Dimensions: Combined height, width, and depth of no more than 350 centimeters, with a weight no greater than 50 kilograms.

For flat works: These restrictions include the size and weight of the frame.

Please refrain from putting glass or acrylic in the frame.

The Next Generation Award:

The Next Generation Award is open to those who are under the age of thirty-five as of the end of July 2025, when the final judging will be conducted. (Date of birth must be on or after August 1, 1990. In the case of a group, all members must meet the age requirement.)

Award Ceremony and Conference to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Award recipients are asked to attend the Award Ceremony.

Grand Prize and Second Prize recipients (or a representative of a group winning either) are asked to attend the Award Ceremony and Conference. To ensure that recipients can do so, funding for part of the expense of lodging and/or travel will be made available by the Executive Committee.

BENEFIT:

Grand Prize (1): 1,000,000 JPY

Second Prize (1): 500,000 JPY

Special Recognition Awards (3): 200,000 JPY

Next Generation Awards (2): 100,000 JPY

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