’The Surreal’ Call for Entries

’The Surreal’ Call for Entries now is over!

’The Surreal’ Call for Entries: The Chateau Gallery (TCG) recently has announced 'The Surreal', international photography competition seeking entries for an online photography exhibition that will be held from from April 1 - May 1, 2024.

➜ Short description

The Chateau Gallery (TCG) seeks entries for an online photography exhibition that will be held online from April 1 - May 1, 2024.

Surrealism is an artistic exploration of the human psyche, dreams, and the unconscious mind. Through bizarre and fantastical scenes, juxtaposition, or symbolism, organiser challenge you to capture and present images that defy logic and question the boundary of perception.

All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.

You may submit up to 3 images per entry. You may submit more than one entry. There is no printed size or production year restriction for submitted artwork.

Approximately 35 images will be selected by the Curator, Director, and Guest Juror(s) for exhibition in The Chateau's Online Gallery (TCG).

Curator’s Choice, Director’s Choice, and 3 Honorable Mentions will be awarded and featured in the online gallery.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ Please upload your files with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side.

➜ Please include the printed catalog size and price of your work in inches or centimeters in the dimensions field. Additional information such as borders, matting, framing or optional sizes should be included in the image description.

➜ Video submissions are accepted. If submitting a video, upload 1 to 3 still frames and include a Vimeo or YouTube link in the description.

➜ Who may enter?

This competition is open to photographers worldwide, ages 18 and older.

➜ Prize:

Selected participants will also be listed on our website’s home and exhibition page. Accepted work will be hosted on TCG’s website and promoted on social media throughout the scheduled programming.

Participants who have priced their work for sale will be contacted promptly regarding any purchase inquiry of their work. Participants will retain 70% from sales.

➜ Entry fees:

A $20 entry fee is required.