An annual prize devoted to discovering and nurturing the next generation of photographic artists

OD Photo Prize is an exciting open call for emerging artists working within the first ten years of their practice, founded by Open Doors Gallery in 2021. For many years, OD has discovered and showcased artists working across all genres of contemporary photography. This prize is an extension of that philosophy, which looks to nurture long-term relationships with artists globally.

“One of the key driving forces behind the prize is a willingness to help the best emerging talent progress in their careers & practises. In my experience the best way to discover that talent, is to focus on projects. Substantial bodies of work. I’m a firm believer that anyone can make, take or create a great image… once. However only the very best can hit that high standard again and again. That’s why this prize is set up as it is.”

— Tom Page, co-founder & director, Open Doors Gallery

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Sunday 28 July, 2024 [MIDNIGHT]
Friday 16 August, 2024

Meet our 2024 Jury…

What you could win

Grand Prize
£2,000 [$2,500]

Includes…
£1000 cash prize supported by Open Doors Gallery
£500 print credit supported by Metro Imaging
£500 credit supported by MPB
An interview published on 1000 Words magazine
Listed amongst the awarding OD Gallery roster for at least one year

This year’s shortlisted artists will all be invited to participate in a group exhibition hosted by Open Doors Gallery in London to celebrate their talent and their projects. A selection of prints from OD Photo Prize’s shortlisted artists will also be made available for sale online and at the exhibition in time for Christmas

There are also a host of other awards available to help us highlight the extraordinary talent submitted each year

2024 Grand Prize Winner

Sophie Gabrielle | Worry For The Fruit The Birds Won’t Eat


Runner Up

Wysocka / Pogo | It Will Keep Growing and Falling Apart


Runner Up

Emilia Martin | I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears

Header Image © Matei Muntiu

Previous Winners…

“The OD Photo Prize allowed me to further advance my practice by providing the necessary funds to purchase equipment and enhance the quality of my work. With support from Metro Imaging and MPB, I was able to take on larger and more complex projects. The prize has been instrumental in fostering innovation and helping me reach a wider audience.”

— Patricia Voulgaris, 2024

2023 Grand Prize Winner

Patricia Voulgaris | When the Sun Hits


Runner Up

Lucas Barioulet | The Land of The Pure


Runner Up

Mohammad Rakibul Hasan | The Blue Fig

“Winning the 2022 OD Photo Prize was a significant validation of many years working on what has now become, ‘They Still Owe Him a Boat’. The prize provided me with a wonderful platform and network for my work to be seen, engaged with, and then exhibited – which was a very special moment for me. It has been a great source of encouragement during the final stages of this work and has reinforced my belief in the caliber and importance of it. The competition is a great way to connect with a lot of talented photographers and I am immensely appreciative of Tom and everyone at Open Doors for the many ways they continue to provide guidance, access, and support through the OD Photo Prize.”

— Jono Terry, 2023

2022 Grand Prize Winner

Jono Terry | They Still Owe Him A Boat


Runner Up

Dora Lionstone | Nachtluftschlösser


Runner Up

Mateo Ruiz Gonzalez | Chilluns’ Croon

“When I received the OD Photo Prize in 2021, my project ‘Teetering like a September myth’ was still in its infancy, with only a handful of close friends even knowing that it existed. The support I received from Tom and Steve in the following months would be instrumental to my completing the work and releasing it as a book the following year. As an emerging artist still finding my feet in many ways, the OD Photo Prize and exhibition have been really important entry-points into showing my work publicly and I’ll forever hold this experience as a pivotal point in the early stage of my career.”

— Angus Scott, 2022

2021 Grand Prize Winner

Angus Scott | Teetering Like a September myth


Runner Up

K Young | Re-collage


Runner Up

Elliott Verdier | Reaching For Dawn

Header Image | Patricia Voulgaris, from When the Sun Hits
Winner, OD Photo Prize 2023

OD Photo Prize listings:
Art Rabbit | PH Museum | Creative Lives | Arts Hub | Photo Contest Insider | ArtsJobs | Call For Entries | Artenda

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