
OD Photo Prize 2025
- Deadline: 11 August 2025
- Website: https://site.picter.com/od-photo-prize-2025
Open Doors Gallery is delighted to invite submissions for the fifth edition of the OD Photo Prize.
For over a decade, Open Doors Gallery has championed the discovery and mentorship of early-career artists working across the full spectrum of contemporary photography. From Kensuke Koike’s sculptural alchemy to Maria Lax’s iconic cinematic storytelling, and pioneers of new visual languages such as Wysocka / Pogo & Sander Coers, ODG has showcased emerging talents through a dynamic programme of exhibitions, pop-ups, and international art fairs. We are proud to have played a role in raising the profiles of these artists while gaining deep insight into what it takes to build a sustainable career in this industry.
The OD Photo Prize is a natural extension of this mission — a platform designed to broaden our search for exceptional talent and to foster lasting relationships with photographic artists around the world.
This year’s shortlisted artists will be invited to participate in a group exhibition hosted by Open Doors Gallery in London where this year’s winner will be announced. A curated selection of works will be exhibited and made available for sale both online and at the show.
Finalists will also be eligible for a number of awards selected by our esteemed panel of industry experts — including Judges’ Picks, the InCadaqués Award (granting one artist the opportunity to exhibit at the celebrated festival in Spain), the Public Choice Award, and the Metro Mentorship Award with long-standing judge Professor Steve MacLeod, among others.
The OD Photo Prize was founded by Open Doors Gallery in 2021.
Fees:
Paid
Prizes:
Grand Prize:
£2,000 prize
Includes £1500 cash prize supported by Open Doors Gallery
Includes £500 print credit supported by Metro Imaging
An exclusive interview will be presented on the 1000Words Magazine website in conjunction with the Winner announcement
Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
Listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
Exhibited in London as part of the OD Photo Prize group exhibition
2 x Runners-Up:
Long term mentorship through Open Doors Gallery
Invited to be listed on the OD Artist page & Artsy platform for at least one year, presenting available artworks from their submitted projects
Exhibited in London as part of the OD Photo Prize group exhibition
Metro Mentorship Award:
Tailored mentorship programme designed to support the awarded artist through any aspect of their career development which they deem vital
A unique opportunity to gain ongoing 1:1 advice and guidance from Professor Steve Macleod, Creative Director at Metro Imaging, to help nurture and expand their practice
Juror's Choice Awards:
Each member of the Jury will have the opportunity to select one artist from the Longlist that they feel deserves a special mention [and the opportunity to be exhibited at the OD Photo Prize exhibition]
InCadaques Award:
This year we are delighted to introduce the InCadaques Award
The founders and directors of this renowned Festival in Spain will select one artist from the Longlist to exhibit in some form at next year's Festival The form this presentation will take will depend on the nature of the work presented [so an exhibition, projection, installation etc.]
AJ Page Award:
The People's Choice award is for exceptional single images selected by Open Doors Gallery from this years Longlist of artists
The 10 artworks selected will be posted to the @odtakeovers feed and voted for in the comments by the public
At least one will then be included in the OD Photo Prize group exhibition and online show
New for 2025: Lürzer's Archive Profile+ Award
We're excited to introduce a new opportunity in partnership with Lürzer's Archive – the internationally respected platform spotlighting outstanding creative talent. This year, one artist selected from the OD Photo Prize Longlist will be awarded a complimentary Profile+ listing on Lürzer's Archive's global directory of creative professionals. This premium profile offers increased international visibility and access to a network of leading creatives, agencies, and industry decision-makers. It's a powerful platform to showcase your work and elevate your profile within the global creative community.
Shortlisted Artists will receive the following support and opportunities:
Having their work produced for a group exhibition hosted by Open Doors Gallery in London, Nov–Dec 2025
Exhibited in London and also online gaining exposure to the Open Doors Gallery collector base
Exhibition exposure to a substantial number of visual arts professionals and the media
Inclusion in the gallery website announcement and dedicated newsletter
Their projects viewed and considered by our panel of leading industry experts
Their work shared with our 100,000+ social media following
Inclusion in an ongoing community and support network facilitated by Open Doors Gallery
Eligibility:
No age limit | Only projects | Artists must be working within the first 10 years of their practise
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
Through submitting your work to OD Photo Prize 2024, you give permission to Open Doors Gallery to highlight your entry online and on social media platforms. Only selected applications will be highlighted by Open Doors Gallery across social media platforms and the website. Please note that if your work is shared on any Open Doors Gallery platforms this does not mean that your work has or has not been selected for OD Photo Prize 2025 as successful applicants will be determined later (October 2025) after the works have been seen by the Jury.
Photographs and documentation of your entry may appear in Open Doors Gallery press and third-party documentation of OD Photo Prize 2025. All work remains the sole copyright of the entrant. By taking part in the open submission you agree for Picter to share your email with us, including promotional usage.