Eligibility

Exhibition is open to international entries

Number of Participants

The Curator, Director, and Juror(s) will select approximately 35 images for exhibition in The Chateau's Online Gallery (TCG). TCG's management system (CRM) creates an entrant profile and categorizes submissions into themes upon successful submission. You will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of a successful submission. Submissions will be stored in the CRM "digital flat file" for one year for consideration in the current and future exhibitions.

Deadline

January 20, 2026 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

January 30, 2026 05:00 UTC

Duration

February 01, 2026 - March 01, 2026

Costs

• $15.00 application fee

Public Programs

Exhibition

Disciplines

Photography

Languages

English

Program Description

Beauty is subjective in the eye of the viewer. Societal conventions pressure us to conform to like-mindedness, yet the most ethereal craft often originates from divergent work that transgresses tradition. True innovation and creative brilliance often occur when individuals question or break away from established norms. How does your work depict or challenge the concept of beauty? The Beauty in Decay is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. ​​​​​​​All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media, and conventional or alternative photographic processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission. All entrants, by their submission, attest that the images submitted are their work and there has been no copyright infringement of any artist, living or deceased. All submissions must be original and completed by the artist’s hand. Submitting work created by or otherwise altered with artificial intelligence