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Close on March 07, 2021

Host: New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA)

Territory: Worldwide

Theme: Abstract

Eligibility: This Call for Entries is open worldwide to both amateur and professional photographers.

Entry Fees: $35 / 3 images

Prize: Exhibition

The New York Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, etc.). Winners will receive $4,000 in cash awards, be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and in the winners catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page.
There will be 10 cash prizewinners, 20 Juror Selections and 20 Honorable Mentions
Juror: DEBRA KLOMP CHING
Grand Prize: One photographer will receive $1,100. The image will be featured on the home page of the NYC4PA website.
First Prize:3 photographers will each receive $400.
Second Prize:3 photographers will each receive $325.
Third Prize:3 photographers will each receive $250.

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