Art Square Gallery: Visual Freedom

Deadline: alarmOctober 18, 2026
Host: Art Square Gallery New York
Territory: Worldwide
Theme(s): Open
Eligibility: Open to all
Entry Fees: $24/3 images
Prize(s): Exhibition

Visual Freedom is an open-theme photography exhibition celebrating the limitless possibilities of visual expression. We invite photographers to submit works of any subject, genre, or style, from intimate moments and everyday scenes to landscapes, portraits, documentary stories, abstract compositions, and experimental photography. With no specific theme to define the image, each artist is free to present a personal perspective and unique visual language. Visual Freedom brings together diverse approaches and creative voices, creating a dynamic collection that reflects the many ways photography can interpret and experience the world.

Online 3D International Photography Exhibition. Images will be showcased in our exhibition which will be open to the public. Viewers will receive a sophisticated, realistic gallery experience, with the ability to “walk around” and browse the photography.

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Deadline: October 14, 2026
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Competition: LensCulture Black and White Photography Award 2026

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